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.
Georgetown Fire Department Reminds Residents of Ice Safety Tips
GEORGETOWN– Chief Fred Mitchell and the Georgetown Fire Department wish to remind residents to always be aware of the dangers of thin ice and to share tips for remaining safe on the ice.
Georgetown Fire Department Reminds Residents of Outdoor Burning Rules
GEORGETOWN– Chief Fred Mitchell and the Georgetown Fire Department wish to remind residents that open burning will begin on Friday, Jan. 15, and that a burn permit is required to be in compliance with Massachusetts law.
Georgetown Fire Department Responds to Gas Leak on Searle Street
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred Mitchell reports that the Georgetown Fire Department is on-scene with National Grid crews at a gas leak on Searle Street.
Georgetown Fire and Police, Newbury Fire Recognize First Responders for Lifesaving Actions
GEORGETOWN – Georgetown Fire Chief Fred Mitchell, Georgetown Police Chief Donald C. Cudmore and Newbury Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin are pleased to share that several members of their departments, as well as a local resident who works as a Massport Firefighter, recently reunited with a man following a lifesaving rescue this summer.
Georgetown Firefighters Graduate from Call/Volunteer Firefighter Training
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. is pleased to announce that Firefighters Sean Manion Jr. and Bryan Pasdon graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy yesterday.
West Newbury Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire Wednesday Night
Chief Michael Dwyer reports that the West Newbury Fire Department responded to a house fire in the basement of a home on Archelaus Hill Road last night.
Georgetown Firefighter Glenn Silva Retires after 41 Year Career
GEORGETOWN — Chief Fred A. Mitchell Jr. would like to announce the retirement of Firefighter and EMT Glenn Silva after a 41 year career with the Georgetown Fire Department.