Bust of FF Robert M. Greene, who died in the line of duty on 1978. (Credits: Boston Fire Department)The Boston Fire Department reminisced today in their official Twitter account about Firefighter Robert M. Greene of the Ladder Company 23, who 40 years ago, on a November 27th, 1978, died of injuries sustained at a building fire on Alpha Road in Dorchester, two days prior.
Until then, Greene had 14 years of a notable career dedicated to the Fire Department; he was awarded the Roll Of Merit on 1975, given to members of the Fire Department who performed acts of services of “unusual merit”, to grant them special recognition.
Robert M. Greene.He was also very active in the Department and the community, having active roles in the Local 718 and as part of the Executive Board 1970-72, Legislative Representative 1972-78, Delegate Boston Labor Council 1974, Delegate PFFM 1975, IAFF Delegate 1976 and 1978.
Following his death, he received a posthumous Medal of Valor and a bust in his memory. Pictures courtesy of the Boston Fire Department.
