NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department would like to share the following safety tips with residents to prevent fires caused by improperly discarded smoking materials and ashes.
North Reading Fire Department Reminds Residents to Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms When Changing Their Clocks
NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading 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.
North Reading Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness Fire Education Program and Senior SAFE Program
NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats is pleased to announce that the North Reading 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.
North Reading Fire Department Shares Injury Prevention Tips During National Burn Awareness Week
NORTH READING — As a part of Burn Awareness Week, Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department would like to remind residents of safety tips and precautions in hopes of preventing burn-related injuries.
North Reading Fire Department Department Shares Cold Weather Safety Tips
NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department would like to provide cold weather and ice safety tips to residents as temperatures continue to drop.
North Reading Fire Department Reminds Residents of Ice Safety Tips
NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats and the North Reading 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.
North Reading Police and Fire Share Safety Tips Ahead of Expected Winter Storm
NORTH READING– Police Chief Michael Murphy and Fire Chief Don Stats recommend that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for hazardous weather as temperatures continue to drop and the region prepares for the first potential major winter storm of the season.
North Reading Fire Department Shares Tips for Holiday Fire Safety
NORTH READING– As residents prepare for the holiday season, Chief Don Stats and the North Reading Fire Department wish to remind the community of important fire prevention tips.
North Reading Police and Fire Share Reminder of Importance of Prominently Displaying Address Numbers
NORTH READING– Police Chief Michael Murphy and Fire Chief Don Stats wish to remind residents and business owners to properly display street numbers on their property to help ensure a timely response in case of an emergency.
Smoking Cause of North Reading House Fire
NORTH READING – North Reading Fire Chief Donald Stats, North Reading Police Chief Michael P. Murphy, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said the cause of the December 8, 2020 fire at 30 Lowell Road in North Reading was the improper use or disposal of smoking materials. Three people were rescued from the single-family home. Damage is estimated at $50,000.