READING — Police Chief David Clark and Fire Chief Gregory Burns report that the Reading Police and Fire Departments are actively responding to a burst pipe in a senior living facility that has forced the evacuation of about 66 senior residents.
Dunstable Fire Department Participates in ‘Concerts on the Common’ Event
DUNSTABLE — Chief Paul Zbikowski is pleased to announce that the Dunstable Fire Department participated in a successful ‘Concerts on the Common’ event hosted by the town. Members of the Dunstable Fire Department participated in Concerts on the Common on June 22. Concerts on the Common are a series of community events hosted by the Town […]
Lakeville Police and Fire Departments Share Tips for Safe Fourth of July Celebrations
Possession or Use of Fireworks is Illegal in Massachusetts — Police Chief Matthew Perkins and Fire Chief Michael O’Brien, along with the Lakeville Police and Fire Departments, wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Dighton Fire Department Battles 2-Alarm Trailer Fire
DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy reports that the Dighton Fire Department battled a trailer fire outside a home on Friday afternoon. Dighton firefighters responded to 3025 Elm St. at 4:21 p.m. after receiving a 911 call about a trailer parked on the property, about 200 feet off the road, was fully ablaze. Despite challenges establishing a […]
Groveland Fire Department Battles Fatal Three-alarm Fire
GROVELAND — Chief Robert Valentine reports that the Groveland Fire Department and its mutual aid partners responded to a fatal three-alarm fire in a multi-family residence on Manor Drive.
Wakefield Public Schools and Fire Department Express Gratitude for Custodian’s Efforts to Extinguish Vehicle Fire
WAKEFIELD — Superintendent of Schools Douglas Lyons and Fire Chief Michael Sullivan wish to extend their gratitude to a member of Wakefield Public Schools’ custodial staff for his quick actions in extinguishing a vehicle fire at the Woodville School this morning.
*PHOTOS* Andover Police and Andover Fire Rescue Complete Active Shooter Training
ANDOVER – Fire Chief Michael Mansfield and Police Chief Patrick Keefe are pleased to announce that members of the Andover Fire Rescue and Andover Police Department completed a successful active shooter training drill that helped personnel sharpen their skills in responding to critical incidents. The Departments partnered with Holy Family Hospital to complete an active shooter […]
Shrewsbury Fire Department Recruits Graduate from Massachusetts Fire Academy
SHREWSBURY — Chief James Vuona and the Shrewsbury Fire Department are pleased to announce that three firefighter recruits have graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy. On Tuesday, June 21, Firefighters Adonis Calderon, Julian Quijano, and Dominic Sassone graduated from the 99th Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighting Training class of the Massachusetts Fire Academy. Graduates were recognized by […]
Merrimac Fire Department Battles Fire Near Residence
MERRIMAC — Chief Larry S. Fisher reports that the Merrimac Fire Department responded quickly and worked aggressive when an outside fire broke out near a home Thursday morning and threatened the single family home nearby. Firefighters responded to 38 Little Pond Road at 8:27 a.m. Thursday for a report of an outside fire. When they […]
Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Waterfront Building Fire on East Main Street
GLOUCESTER — Acting Chief Robert Rivas reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a three-alarm fire early Thursday morning in a building on Gloucester’s Inner Harbor. At approximately 7:07 a.m., Gloucester Fire was dispatched to Beacon Marine Basin Inc., 211 East Main St. for a report of a building fire. Upon arrival at 7:09 […]