06/04/2026
At approximately 0440 hrs on June 4, 1900, Box 32 was struck for the Town House by Firefighter Richard Barton, who was doing fire watch over the ruins of the Union Straw Works. Our brothers endured heavy fire conditions which caused the bell tower to collapse. Beneath the rubble & amidst the chaos, Foxborough lost three of their own. Firefighter George Josselyn, Firefighter Arthur Josselyn, & Firefighter Joseph Watkins, lost their lives in the Line of Duty. Local 2252 & the Town of Foxborough will never forget their sacrifice. Rest in Peace.
Town of Foxborough, MA
Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
International Association of Fire Fighters
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
Foxborough Fire Department