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Gloucester Fire Department Responds after Umbrella Injures 13-Year-Old Boy at Good Harbor Beach

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Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Friday, Aug. 9, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

Gloucester Police and Fire Respond after Umbrella Injures 13-Year-Old Boy at Good Harbor Beach

GLOUCESTER –Fire Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to Good Harbor Beach today after a 13-year-old boy was injured by an umbrella.

At approximately 1:40 p.m., firefighters responded to Good Harbor Beach for a report of a person injured by an umbrella. Upon arrival, first responders learned that a 13-year-old Florida boy had sustained serious, but not life-threatening injuries after he was struck by an umbrella that had gone airborne.

Gloucester EMTs carried the boy off of the beach, and he was transported by ambulance to Beverly Hospital.

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*Media Advisory* Gloucester Firefighters Association to Hold Community Blood Drive

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Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Monday, Aug. 5 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

Gloucester Firefighters Association to Hold Community Blood Drive

GLOUCESTER — Fire Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Firefighters Association is co-sponsoring the Gloucester Community Blood drive this August, and encourages residents to take part and give blood.

WHEN: 

Saturday, Aug. 17, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE: 

Sawyer Free Library, 2 Dale Ave.

WHO: 

  • Gloucester Firefighters Association
  • Sawyer Free Library
  • Addison Gilbert Hospital
  • Jalapenos Restaurant
  • American Red Cross

WHAT: 

Each year, the Gloucester Firefighters Association partners with the Sawyer Free Library, American Red Cross, Addison Gilbert Hospital and Jalapenos Restaurant to hold a community blood drive.

“Giving blood is so incredibly important to help our hospitals continue the life saving work they do every day, and we look forward to this event every year to bring the community together and donate,” Chief Smith said. “We encourage residents who are able and willing to donate blood to join us this month.”

To schedule an appointment to donate blood, call 1-800-RED-CROSS or visit redcrossblood.org.

Donors will receive a $10 gift card to Jalapenos, and can obtain a $5 Amazon.com gift card by making their appointment by visiting rcblood.org/together.

For more information visit redcrossblood.org/missingtypes.

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*Media Advisory* Gloucester Fire Department to Showcase New Ambulance

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Gloucester Fire Department
Eric Smith, Fire Chief
8 School St.
Gloucester, MA 01930

For Immediate Release

Thursday, July 25, 2019

Contact: Kelsey Bode
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

Gloucester Fire Department to Showcase New Ambulance

An Assistance to Firefighters Grant has allowed the Gloucester Fire Department to purchase a new ambulance that will be put into service this July. (Courtesy Photo Gloucester Fire Department)

GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Fire Department will be putting a new ambulance into service next week and is inviting the public to view the new emergency vehicle.

WHEN:

Tuesday, July 30, from 10-11 a.m.

WHERE:

Gloucester Fire Headquarters, 8 School St.

WHO:

  • Gloucester Fire Department
  • FEMA representatives
  • Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken
  • State. Rep. Ann-Margaret Ferrante and State Sen. Bruce Tarr
  • Representatives from the offices of Sens. Ed Markey and Elizabeth Warren and Rep. Seth Moulton
  • Gloucester City Councillors
  • Members of the public and media are invited to attend.

WHAT:

The Gloucester Fire Department is inviting local, state and federal legislators, city officials, members of the public and media to view the city’s new ambulance. A tour will be given of the new vehicle following remarks from Chief Smith, thanking those who made the purchase of the new ambulance possible.

The ambulance replaces an old, worn vehicle and was funded by one of two Assistance to Firefighters Grants awarded to the Gloucester Fire Department this September from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The grants also funded the addition of upgraded stretcher loading systems onto three of the department’s existing ambulances, which will allow firefighters to automatically lift and lower stretchers into and out of the vehicles.

“We’re incredibly thankful that the importance of updating our ambulance equipment was recognized by FEMA last fall,” Chief Smith said. “This new vehicle, coupled with the automatic stretcher loading systems, is a great improvement for patient and crew safety as we respond to medical and emergency calls around the city. Thank you to all who had a hand in making this possible.”

The grants, totaling approximately $500,000, covered the majority of the cost for the new equipment, and the city of Gloucester was responsible for the remaining $46,000.

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*Media Advisory* City of Gloucester Announces Second Community Safety Day

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, July 8, 2019

Media Contact: John Guilfoil
Phone: 617-993-0003
Email: [email protected]

*Media Advisory*

City of Gloucester Announces Second Community Safety Day

Proceeds to Benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer

 

 

GLOUCESTER — Mayor Sefatia Romeo Theken, Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith are pleased to announce that the City of Gloucester will host its second Community Safety Day fundraiser this weekend.

WHEN:

Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

WHERE:

Harbor Loop, Gloucester

WHO:

  • Gloucester Police
  • Gloucester Fire
  • U.S. Coast Guard
  • Boston MedFlight
  • State Police and State Police Horses
  • Massachusetts Environmental Police
  • Salem Police Dive Team
  • Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC) Motor Unit
  • NEMLEC SWAT Team
  • Essex Police
  • Rockport Police
  • Peabody Police
  • Chelsea Police
  • Ipswich police
  • Endicott College Public Safety
  • American Red Cross

WHAT:

The City of Gloucester will hold its second Community Safety Day event to benefit Cops for Kids with Cancer this weekend.

Cops for Kids with Cancer is a nonprofit that provides funds to support families as they navigate the financial hardships that arise when a child is diagnosed with cancer.

Donations will be accepted at both entrances to Harbor Loop for the duration of the Community Safety Day event.

“Our first Community Safety Day was a huge success this fall, and we’re excited to participate again this summer,” Fire Chief Smith said. “Cops for Kids with Cancer is a remarkable organization that helps local families in their greatest moments of need, and we’re happy to be able to help and be a part of this event.”

“Being first responders, we’re always looking for ways to give back to the community, and cancer is something that it seems we’ve all been affected by one way or another,” said Officer Joe Parady, who spearheaded the event. “This is a way we can raise money to benefit families going through a difficult time, and for the community and first responders to pull together to help.”

Police, fire and law enforcement officials from throughout northeastern Massachusetts are scheduled to attend the event. Tours will be given of the U.S. Coast Guard Gloucester base and visitors will also have a chance to view the U.S. Coast Guard’s boats. Boston MedFlight also intends to land a helicopter at the U.S. Coast Guard’s base, contingent on weather and availability. 

Gloucester School Resource Officers Peter Sutera and Mike Scola will also be at the event in a ‘dunk tank.’ There will be music, free hot dogs, and raffles featuring gift certificates and prizes from several local businesses. The Chelsea Police Department’s ice cream truck will also give out 200 free ice cream bars at the event.

“In addition to supporting a great cause, this event offers a unique opportunity for the community to meet police, firefighters and first responders in a fun setting, and to tour cruisers, firetrucks, ambulances, and other emergency vehicles up-close,” Police Chief Conley said. “It’s a great chance for us to show the resources we have available to respond in the event of an emergency.”

Those that cannot attend the Community Safety Day event, but wish to donate to the fundraiser can still do so. Checks can be made payable to “Cops for Kids with Cancer” and can be either mailed or brought in-person to the Gloucester Police Department at 197 Main St. Mail should be addressed to Officer Joe Parady.

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