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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Press Releases

310 Press Releases
  • Published on October 6, 2022 - 23:30 GMT

    October 9-15 is Fire Prevention Week 

    STOW — Fire Prevention Week will mark its 100th anniversary next week with a theme that reflects a major challenge in modern fire safety: “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape.” “Modern residential fires burn much faster than they did in past decades,” said …

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  • Published on October 5, 2022 - 14:05 GMT

    With Energy Prices Expected to Rise, Fire Officials Urge Home Heating Safety 

    STOW — With home heating prices expected to rise this winter, Massachusetts fire officials are emphasizing fire safety for residents who plan to use fireplaces, woodstoves, and other solid fuel heating appliances at home. Firefighters respond to increased …

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  • Published on October 4, 2022 - 14:42 GMT

    Older Adult Badly Injured in New Bedford Fire; Cause Under Investigation 

    NEW BEDFORD — The cause of a fire that caused serious injuries to an older adult and minor injuries to a firefighter yesterday remains under investigation but does not appear suspicious, said New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger and State Fire Marshal Peter …

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  • Published on September 22, 2022 - 19:57 GMT

    Hanover Firefighter Named Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year 

    SOUTHBRIDGE — A Hanover firefighter was named the 2022 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the year at the 27th annual Massachusetts Fire & Life Safety Education Conference, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced today. Firefighter-Paramedic …

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  • Published on September 20, 2022 - 12:51 GMT

    27th Annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference Starts Tomorrow 

    STOW — The Department of Fire Services will hold its annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference in Southbridge on Sep. 21 and 22, bringing fire educators, prevention officers, teachers, care specialists, and others together to share knowledge, …

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  • Published on September 16, 2022 - 18:31 GMT

    Local Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy 

    STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), today announced the graduation of 26 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting …

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  • Published on September 12, 2022 - 00:54 GMT

    Victim Succumbs to Injuries from Indian Orchard Fire 

    SPRINGFIELD — A 61-year-old occupant of a Springfield home has succumbed to injuries she sustained during a fire early Wednesday morning, said Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, State Fire …

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  • Published on September 7, 2022 - 22:15 GMT

    September 2022 All Hands Herald 

    Stow — The September 2022 All Hands Herald is online! The latest edition of the news magazine for the Massachusetts Fire Service introduces the new Structural Collapse Technician training that is expected to debut in October at the DFS Bridgewater campus, …

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  • Published on September 1, 2022 - 14:13 GMT

    Smoking Materials Most Likely Cause of Lynn Fire 

    LYNN — The most likely cause of yesterday’s fire on Allerton Street was the improper disposal of smoking materials, said Lynn Fire Chief Stephen L. Archer and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “This fire began outside the building and grew …

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  • Published on August 30, 2022 - 20:48 GMT

    Fire Officials: Look Twice When Buying Smoke and CO Alarms Online 

    STOW — Massachusetts fire officials are asking the public to look twice when purchasing smoke and carbon monoxide alarms, especially when buying online. Always look for a mark confirming that your alarm is listed by a nationally recognized testing …

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  • Published on August 29, 2022 - 15:50 GMT

    Employee to Face Charges in Lanesborough Restaurant Fire 

    LANESBOROUGH — Lanesborough Fire Chief Jeffrey DeChaine, Lanesborough Police Chief Robert Derksen, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said that yesterday’s fire at a Main Street restaurant was intentionally set. “I’d like to thank our firefighters and …

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  • Published on August 23, 2022 - 13:01 GMT

    Massive Boatyard Fire Accidental 

    MATTAPOISETT — The fire that destroyed buildings, cars, and boats at the Mattapoisett Boatyard on Friday was most likely caused by the ignition of gasoline vapors during the replacement of a boat’s gas tank, said Mattapoisett Fire Chief Andrew Murray and …

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  • Published on August 18, 2022 - 22:18 GMT

    Home Fire Sprinklers Extinguish Basement Fire in Dennis 

    DENNIS — Automatic fire sprinklers extinguished a fire in the basement of a multi-family home on Division Street this week, said Dennis Fire Chief Robert Brown, Dennis Police Chief John Brady, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. “A fire in a multi- …

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  • Published on August 17, 2022 - 22:26 GMT

    Five-Alarm Chelsea Fire Highlights Importance of Porch Fire Safety 

    CHELSEA — A five-alarm fire in Chelsea overnight began on a rear porch, prompting a reminder from Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard Albanese and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey to use caution with any open flame on porches, balconies, and decks. “The cause of …

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  • Published on August 11, 2022 - 17:34 GMT

    Palmer Fire Caused by Air Conditioner Plugged into Extension Cord 

    PALMER — After a house fire that started with an air conditioner plugged into an extension cord, Palmer Fire Chief William J. Bernat, Jr., and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey are reminding residents to plug heavy appliances directly into wall outlets …

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  • Published on August 10, 2022 - 18:24 GMT

    Massachusetts Fire Marshal Elected to NASFM Board of Directors  

    STOW — Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey was elected to the National Association of State Fire Marshals’ Board of Directors at the organization’s 32nd annual conference and symposium last week. He was sworn in on Aug. 3 and will serve a …

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  • Published on August 5, 2022 - 01:37 GMT

    Officials Seek Public’s Help in Bigelow Street Fire Investigation 

    QUINCY — Quincy Fire Chief Joseph Jackson, Quincy Police Chief Paul Keenan, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a suspicious fire that left more than a dozen people displaced on Bigelow Street this …

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  • Published on August 4, 2022 - 17:56 GMT

    Register now for the 2022 Fire & Life Safety Education Conference! 

    STOW — Plan now to join us at the Department of Fire Services' annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference. The program brings together fire educators, prevention officers, teachers, care specialists, and others to share knowledge, build …

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  • Published on August 3, 2022 - 14:39 GMT

    Annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference Coming Soon! 

    STOW — Plan now to join us at the Department of Fire Services' annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference. The program brings together fire educators, prevention officers, teachers, care specialists, and others to share knowledge, build …

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  • Published on July 27, 2022 - 23:39 GMT

    Russell Mill Fire Started Accidentally with Oxy-Acetylene Torch 

    RUSSELL — A massive mill fire in Russell yesterday started when the building’s owner was using an oxygen-acetylene torch near the exterior of the structure, sparking a blaze that spread to a second building across the street, said Russell Fire Chief Edward …

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