STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton and the Stoneham Fire Department are pleased to report that the District 2 State Hazardous Materials (HAZMAT) Team conducted a realistic training exercise in Stoneham on Tuesday in a vacant restaurant.
Investigators Reflect on 2021 Fire Caused by Sunlight Focused Through Glass Bottles
STONEHAM — A year after a rare combination of sunlight, curved glass, and combustible materials caused a three-alarm structure fire in Stoneham, the Stoneham Fire Department is drawing attention to the case as an example of a thorough investigation that used the scientific method to follow the evidence beyond early theories to reach the truth.
Stoneham Police and Fire Departments Respond to Crash Involving Pedestrian
Police Chief James McIntyre and Fire Chief Matthew Grafton report that the Stoneham Police and Fire Departments responded to a motor vehicle crash involving a pedestrian Saturday evening.
Stoneham Fire and Police Departments Offer Safety Tips During Child Passenger Safety Week
STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton and Police Chief James McIntyre would like to offer Stoneham residents safety tips to make sure their children are properly buckled and in the correct car seat for their age and size as part of Child Passenger Safety Week.
Stoneham Fire Department Receives Donation of Plush Dog Toys from 9-year-old Boy to Ease Trauma of Other Children
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to share that a local boy has donated approximately 40 plush dog toys intended to be distributed by firefighters to children who’ve suffered from trauma.
Stoneham Fire Department Awarded State Grant for Safety Equipment
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to announce that the Stoneham 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.
Stoneham Fire Department Receives State Grant for Student Awareness Fire Education Program and Senior SAFE Program
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to announce that the Stoneham Fire Department has been awarded $5,281 for the Fiscal Year 2021 Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program and $2,680 for the Senior SAFE Program by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Stoneham Fire Department Reminds Residents to Test Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarms When Changing Their Clocks
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton and the Stoneham 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.
Stoneham Fire Department Responds after Man Falls Through Ice at Quarter Mile Pond
STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports the Stoneham Fire Department responded after a man fell through the ice at Quarter Mile Pond this afternoon.
Northeast Metro Tech Students Help with Historic Stoneham Fire Station Renovations
WAKEFIELD– Fire Chief Matthew Grafton and Superintendent David DiBarri are pleased to announce a collaboration between the Stoneham Fire Department and Northeast Metro Tech.