NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats is pleased to announce that the North Reading 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.
North Reading Police and Fire Departments Share Tips During National 9-1-1 Education Month
NORTH READING — Police Chief Michael Murphy and Fire Chief Don Stats 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.
North Reading and Reading Fire Departments Participate in Safety and Survival Training
NORTH READING — North Reading Fire Chief Don Stats and Reading Fire Chief Gregory Burns are pleased to announce that both departments are conducting joint firefighter safety and survival training this week.
North Reading Fire Department Provides Safety Tips for Proper Disposal of Smoking Materials and Ashes
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 Police Warn Residents about Scams Involving Tax Returns
NORTH READING — With tax season now underway, Chief Michael Murphy and the North Reading Police Department would like to advise the community to be careful with personal and financial information when filing, in order to avoid falling victim to common scams.
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.