A Weekend Barbecue: Medfield Fire Department Style
Proceeds from the annual event go to the Firefighters Relief Association, a local fund whose mission is to aid firefighters injured while in the performance of their duties
Once annually, for over 20 years, there’s smoke bellowing from the grounds of the Medfield Fire Department and that's a good thing. As a group of firefighters kept a keen eye on a smoking barbecue pit, customers began to trickle in, ready for a tasty treat. And they weren’t disappointed, as the Medfield Fire Fighter’s once-a-year barbecue served up a summertime treat of barbecued-chicken, complete with all the “fixing’s.” “We’ll serve about 500 meals today,” said MFD spokesperson Dave O’Toole, “between eating here and take-out.” The barbecue, held on June 18, featured chicken, potato salad, coleslaw, rolls and cranberry sauce at budget-friendly prices. Proceeds from the annual event go to the Firefighters Relief Association, a local fund …
