45-year-old New Bedford firefighter Matthew E. Forand dies from medical emergency on duty.

45-year-old New Bedford Fire Department firefighter, Matthew E. Forand, died from a medical emergency while on duty at Fire Station 9. Forand, a decorated firefighter since 2006, received the Medal of Valor in 2014 for rescuing an unconscious person and a Unit Citation in 2023. The department will announce details of services at a later date and requests privacy for Forand's family during this time.

August 15, 2024
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