PLAINVILLE — Chief Robert Skinner of the Plainville Fire Department and Chief James Floyd of the Plainville Police Department, along with their entire Plainville Public Safety team, regretfully announce that the victim of Friday’s tragic house fire has been identified as 68-year-old Mark Beyersdorfer. On Friday, Dec. 13, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Plainville Fire responded […]
Plainville Fire Department Responds to Fatal Fire
The Plainville Fire Department responded to a fatal two-alarm house fire on School Street on Friday. (Photo courtesy Plainville Fire Department) PLAINVILLE — Chief Robert Skinner reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded Friday afternoon to a fatal fire on School Street. On Friday, Dec. 13, at approximately 3:08 p.m., Plainville Fire responded to reports […]
Plainville Fire Department Hosts ‘Bucket Brigade’ to Assist Seniors with Winter Weather Preparation
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner is pleased to share that the Plainville Fire Department will host a “Bucket Brigade” through its Senior SAFE Program to provide buckets of sand and salt to seniors in the community. The Plainville Fire Department’s Senior SAFE Program is once again partnering with the Plainville Council on Aging and […]
Plainville Fire Department Reminds Residents of Outdoor Burning Ban Due to Elevated Wildfire Risk
PLAINVILLE — Acting Chief Robert Skinner and Town Administrator Brian Noble wish to remind residents that the Plainville Fire Department has banned all outdoor burning until further notice, per guidance issued by the State Fire Marshal. This year’s October wildland fires have surged more than 1,200% in Massachusetts, and the drought continues. The outdoor fire […]
Plainville Fire Department Responds to 3-Alarm House Fire on Wampum Street
PLAINVILLE — Chief Richard Ball reports that the Plainville Fire Department and mutual aid partners responded to a three-alarm fire Thursday afternoon on Wampum Street.
Plainville Fire Department to Help Seniors Prepare for Winter Weather Through Senior SAFE Program
PLAINVILLE — Chief Richard J. Ball is pleased to announce that the Plainville Fire Department will distribute buckets of salt and sand to seniors in the community through the department’s Senior SAFE Program.
Plainville Fire Department Extinguishes 2-Alarm Fire at YMCA Pool Clubhouse
PLAINVILLE — Chief Richard J. Ball reports that the Plainville Fire Department has extinguished a 2-alarm fire at a YMCA pool clubhouse Saturday night.
Plainville Fire Department Responding to Multi-Alarm Fire
PLAINVILLE — Chief Richard Ball reports that the Plainville Fire Department and mutual aid partners are battling a multi-alarm fire on Treasure Island Road.
Plainville Fire Department and Mutual Aid Partners Respond to Three Incidents in 13 Minutes
PLAINVILLE — Fire Chief Richard Ball reports that the Plainville Fire Department and its mutual aid partners responded to three serious incidents in just 13 minutes on Monday afternoon.
*UPDATE* Plainville Fire Department Shares Additional Information on Tier 2 HazMat Response Wednesday Afternoon
PLAINVILLE — Acting Fire Chief Richard Ball reports that the Plainville Fire Department responded to the scene of a Tier 2 hazardous materials incident that occurred at a building in town earlier today.