GEORGETOWN – Acting Chief Chuck Savage reports the Georgetown Fire Department responded to an attic fire on Tuesday afternoon that is believed to have been caused by a lightning strike, and led the homeowner to safety.
Georgetown Fire Department to Begin 24/7 Station Staffing May 1
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell is pleased to announce that the Georgetown Fire Department will begin staffing its station 24 hours a day starting next month.
Georgetown Fire Department Awarded $11,629 Grant for Safety Equipment
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. is pleased to announce that the Georgetown Fire Department is one of nearly 300 fire departments across the state to have been awarded a grant as part of the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2021 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program.
Georgetown Police and Fire Departments Share Tips During National 9-1-1 Education Month
GEORGETOWN — Police Chief Donald C. Cudmore and Fire Chief Fred Mitchell would like to share guidelines and tips in regards to accessing help in the midst of an emergency during National 9-1-1 Education Month.
Georgetown Fire Reminds Residents of Outdoor Burning Safety Tips
GEORGETOWN– With warmer weather and drier conditions on the way, Chief Fred Mitchell and the Georgetown Fire Department wish to share outdoor burning safety tips with residents.
Georgetown Fire Department Reminds Residents to Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms When Changing Their Clocks
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. and the Georgetown Fire Department Fire Department wish to remind residents to test their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms and check the batteries in each when they move their clocks ahead to start daylight saving time Sunday.
Georgetown Fire Captain Graduates from Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. is pleased to announce that a Georgetown firefighter graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy’s Call/Volunteer training program this past weekend.
Georgetown Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness of Fire Education and Senior SAFE Programs
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. is pleased to report that the Georgetown Fire Department has been awarded $4,692 for the Fiscal Year 2021 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,480 for the Senior SAFE Program by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Georgetown Fire Department Shares Injury Prevention Tips During National Burn Awareness Week
NORTH READING — As a part of Burn Awareness Week, Chief Fred Mitchell and the Georgetown Fire Department would like to remind residents of safety tips and precautions in hopes of preventing burn-related injuries.
Georgetown Fire Department Extinguishes Chimney Fire
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell reports the Georgetown Fire Department responded to a chimney fire that spread at a home late Monday night.