Avon Firefighter Justin Powers graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy as a member of Class BW09 in March 2021. (Photo courtesy Avon Fire Department) AVON — The following is a statement from the Avon Fire Department: “It is with profound sadness that the Avon Fire Department announces the active-duty, off-duty death of Firefighter and Paramedic […]
Avon Fire Department Announces Appointment of Assistant Chief Brad Cronin
Brad Cronin was recently appointed as the Avon Fire Department’s Assistant Chief. (Photo courtesy Avon Fire Department) AVON — Chief David Charest is pleased to announce that Brad Cronin has been appointed as the new Assistant Chief of the Avon Fire Department. Assistant Chief Cronin began his career as a volunteer firefighter with Saint Michael’s […]
Avon Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Avon firefighters Ricardo Calixte, left, and Shaquil Wilkie graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 12. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Department of Fire Services) AVON — Chief David Charest of the Avon Fire Department is pleased to report that two Avon firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) on Tuesday. Avon firefighters Ricardo […]
Avon Fire Department Thanks Community Following Successful Hurricane Relief Donation Drive
AVON — Chief David Charest and members of the Avon Fire Department wish to thank the community for supporting the department’s hurricane relief donation drive.
Avon Fire Department Invites Community to Attend Open House on Oct. 5
AVON — Chief David Charest and the Avon Fire Department are pleased to invite community members to this year’s Open House to celebrate the 2024 National Fire Prevention Week. “We hope the community will join us for a day of fun activities and demonstrations at our Open House,” Chief Charest said. “This is an opportunity […]
Avon Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners Extinguish 3-Alarm Fire at Recycling Sorting Facility
AVON — Chief David Charest reports that the Avon Fire Department and multiple mutual aid partners extinguished a 3-alarm fire that occurred at a recycling sorting facility on Monday.
Avon Fire, Police Departments Respond to Two-Vehicle Crash with Multiple Injuries
AVON — Fire Chief David Charest and Police Chief Jeffrey Bukunt report that the Avon Fire and Police Departments responded to a two-vehicle crash on Harrison Boulevard on Monday afternoon.
Avon Fire Department Battles 2-Alarm House Fire
AVON — Acting Chief Kevin Partridge reports that the Avon Fire Department battled a 2-alarm house fire on Sunday night.
Avon Police and Fire Respond Conducting Search Related to Missing Person
AVON — Avon Police and Fire, working with the Massachusetts state police and mutual aid partners, are engaged in a search operation in furtherance of a missing persons case near an East High Street residence.
Avon Board of Selectmen Recognizes Member Steven Rose Upon His Retirement, Holds Pinning Ceremony for First Responders
AVON — Town Administrator Gregory Enos, Fire Chief Robert Spurr and Police Chief Jeffery Bukunt are pleased to acknowledge multiple staffing changes in the Town of Avon.