Garrett M StapletonGarrett M. Stapleton is a retired Boston Firefighter. He served on the job for 23 years, from 1978 until 2001. He is the son of Former Boston Fire Commissioner Leo D. Stapleton, a prolific author of eleven books regarding the fire service, and Doris ., a devoted mother whose family credits her with their love of music and the arts. He was born and raised in South Boston, Massachusetts, along with two older brothers and two younger sisters. In 2002, he relocated to the Massachusetts suburbs where he enjoys spending time with his two daughters and three grandchildren. Read More Read Less