Obituaries
Framingham Deputy Fire Chief Dies After Battle With Cancer
Brad Smith worked as a firefighter in Framingham for 32 years, and was diagnosed with multiple forms of cancer in January.
FRAMINGHAM, MA — The Framingham Fire Department lost a longtime member on Wednesday when Deputy Chief Brad Smith died after a battle with cancer.
Smith, a 32-year member of the department, was diagnosed in January with advanced bone and stomach cancer, according to the Local 1652 firefighters union. Smith entered hospice care in late March.
The union said that Smith recently got engaged, was a father of two children, and "one of the most well liked members of the department." Smith also traveled to New York City after the Sept. 11 attacks as part of a Federal Emergency Management Agency team.
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"Deputy Smith has continually sought to improve his knowledge of the fire service, the many accreditations and certifications he has attained show his dedication, and ultimately serving the citizens of Framingham," the union wrote on a GoFundMe fundraiser page on March 22.
With heavy hearts & deep regret, we announce the death of active duty member, Deputy Chief Bradford Smith. Deputy Smith had 32 years of faithful & dedicated service to FFD & to the citizens of Framingham. Rest easy brother, we'll take it from here. @Framingham_MA pic.twitter.com/hLYynun7Td
— Framingham Fire (@FraminghamFire) April 1, 2020
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