SOUTH KINGSTOWN — As University of Rhode Island students return to campus and off-campus housing, Chief Steven Pinch of the Union Fire District, Chief Nate Barrington of the Kingston Fire District, and URI Assistant Director of Public Safety Samuel Adams would like to remind students to take several steps to avoid fire dangers in their residence halls, homes and apartments.
Enfield Fire District 1 Provides Residents with Fire Pit and Grilling Safety Tips
ENFIELD — Fire Chief Edward Richards of Enfield Fire District No. 1 would like to remind residents of the following safety tips as they prepare to use outdoor fire pits and grills in the coming weeks and months.
Middleborough Fire Department Reminds Residents of Spring Fire Safety Tips
MIDDLEBOROUGH — Chief Lance Benjamino and the Middleborough Fire Department would like to provide some seasonal safety tips for residents given the warmer weather this week and the fact that many people are following the stay-at-home advisory during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Canton Fire Department Reminds Residents of Spring Fire Safety Tips
CANTON — Chief Charles Doody and the Canton Fire Department would like to provide some seasonal safety tips for residents given the warmer weather this week and the fact that many people are following the stay-at-home advisory during the COVID-19 health crisis.
Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center Reminds Residents to Test Fire and CO Alarms During Daylight Saving
HOLBROOK — Director Steve Hooke and the Holbrook Regional Emergency Communications Center would like to remind residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when setting the clocks ahead for daylight saving time.
Gloucester Fire Department Awarded State Grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education Program and Senior SAFE Program
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey are pleased to report that the Gloucester Fire Department has been awarded $4,565 for the Fiscal Year 2020 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,552 for the Senior SAFE Program by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Shrewsbury Fire Department to Provide Free Smoke Detector Installations, Home Safety Assessments
SHREWSBURY — Chief James Vuona is pleased to announce that the Shrewsbury Fire Department has launched a community risk reduction program in fire prevention for residents in need of assistance.
Maynard Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education Program and Senior SAFE Program
MAYNARD — Chief Anthony Stowers and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey are pleased to announce that the Maynard Fire Department/District has been awarded $3,965 for the Fiscal Year 2020 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,348 for the Senior SAFE Program by the state Department of Fire Services.
Berkley Fire Chief Reminds Residents of Outdoor Burning Rules
Chief Scott Fournier and Berkley Fire Rescue announce that the State Open Burning Season will begin on Wednesday, Jan. 15 and end on Friday, May 1.
Shrewsbury Announces Grant Awards for Firefighter Turnout Gear and Gear Washer Extractor
Chief James Vuona is pleased to announce that the Shrewsbury Fire Department has received a $2,500 Firefighter Turnout Gear Grant and a $5,000 Washer-Extractor Equipment Grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS) and the Department of Fire Services (DFS).