Worcester County Firefighters' Emerald Society

Worcester County Firefighters' Emerald Society Irish American Firefighters of Worcester County, Massachusetts Please join us and keep the traditions of Ireland alive here at home!

Formed in 2011, the Worcester County Firefighters' Emerald Society has grown from an initial membership of just five, to nearly one hundred! The WCFFES is one of the only remaining Irish American Organizations in Worcester County, hosting and attending a number of events throughout the year. In 2016, the WCFFES affiliated with The Grand Council of United Emerald Societies, joining the ranks of the

FDNY, NYPD, Los Angeles County Firefighters, Boston Police and dozens of other Emerald Societies. Currently, our membership is comprised of active and retired firemen and women of all ranks as well as civilians, representing the Cities and Towns of:

Ashburnham
Ashby
Auburn
Ayer
Boylston
Cambridge
Clinton
Fitchburg
Gardner
Holden
Hubbardston
Lancaster
Leominster
Lunenburg
Princeton
Providence, RI
Rutland
Shirley
Shrewsbury
Somerville
Sterling
Townsend
Wayland
Webster
Westborough
West Boylston
Westminster
Worcester

Lest we forget…
03/17/2025

Lest we forget…

01/06/2023

Happy Nollaig na mBan - Womens Little Christmas

11/01/2022

A Donegal girl had a lucky escape, from being stolen by the Fairies at Halloween in 1839.

Be careful out there folks.

The background to the pension element of this story revolves around The Old Age Pensions Act 1908, which introduced a non-contributory pension for eligible people aged 70 and over. Proof of age was an essential part of the process of application for a pension. Because civil registration of births did not begin in Ireland until 1864, applicants had no official documentation to prove their age.
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01/22/2022

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09/09/2021

We owe a great deal to each and everyone that has paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to live in this great country. Let ...
05/31/2021

We owe a great deal to each and everyone that has paid the ultimate sacrifice for us to live in this great country. Let us not forget.

May they never be forgotten....

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05/01/2021

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Here is the obituary for the Emerald Society's Chaplin Peter Rotando.
03/24/2021

Here is the obituary for the Emerald Society's Chaplin Peter Rotando.

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Our Story - Ár scéal

Formed in 2011, the Worcester County Firefighters' Emerald Society has grown from an initial membership of just five, to nearly one hundred! The WCFFES is one of the only remaining Irish American Organizations in Worcester County, hosting and attending a number of events throughout the year. In 2016, the WCFFES affiliated with The Grand Council of United Emerald Societies, joining the ranks of the FDNY, NYPD, Los Angeles County Firefighters, Boston Police and dozens of other Emerald Societies. Please join us and keep the traditions of Ireland alive here at home!

The mission of the WCFFES is to celebrate the history and achievements of the Irish in the American Fire Services, while helping its members to become more connected with their roots through education, social events and genealogical research assistance. We welcome anyone with an interest in the history of the Fire Service or those who have an interest in strengthening the bonds between Ireland and Irish America. You don't have to be Irish or a Firefighter to join. We have members from all walks of life, with both uniformed and civilian divisions.

In 2014, the WCFFES formed a Ceremonial Unit to provide assistance and guidance with special Fire Service events such as funerals, memorials, dedications and graduations. Trained by the elite FDNY Ceremonial Unit at Ft. Totten, Queens, the Emerald Society Ceremonial Unit stands ready to assist any area fire, police or EMS department. Currently, our membership is comprised of active and retired firemen and women of all ranks as well as civilians, representing the Cities and Towns of: