Deputy Chief James Lucia worked his last shift with the Somerville Fire Department on February 25, 2020 capping a forty year career with the Fire Department. Appointed in 1980, Deputy Chief Lucia served the past twenty-seven years as a Deputy Chief. He was commended for his actions several times during his career which included the rescue of a child during a serious house fire and a water rescue in the Mystic River.

(Photo courtesy of Somerville FD) – Somerville Deputy Fire Chief James Lucia is presented his retirement badge by Chief Charles Breen surrounded by fellow Somerville firefighters during his final shift on February 25, 2020.