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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Press Releases

310 Press Releases
  • Published on March 17, 2022 - 19:18 GMT

    Smoking Materials Most Likely Cause of Fatal Lowell Fire 

    LOWELL — Lowell Fire Chief Phillip A.J. Charron, Lowell Police Chief Raymond Kelly Richardson, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian T. Ryan announced today that the cause of a fire that claimed the life of a …

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  • Published on March 14, 2022 - 14:53 GMT

    Warmer Weather Warning: Be Mindful of Outdoor Smoking Hazards 

    STOW — With a week of warmer weather in the forecast, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is asking residents to be mindful of the fire hazards when smoking outdoors. “We’ve got some nice weather in the forecast this week, and after a long winter …

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  • Published on March 11, 2022 - 22:55 GMT

    Fatal Springfield Fire Caused by Smoking Materials 

    SPRINGFIELD — This morning’s fatal fire on Wilmont Street in Springfield was accidental, said Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl Clapprood, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Hampden County …

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  • Published on March 10, 2022 - 21:53 GMT

    Ready to Spring Forward? When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms 

    STOW — With the beginning of daylight savings time coming on March 13, Massachusetts fire officials issued a seasonal reminder to check your smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when you change your clocks. "Working smoke and CO alarms are crucial …

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  • Published on March 10, 2022 - 21:53 GMT

    Agawam Fire Started Accidentally with Oil-Soaked Rags 

    AGAWAM — The fire that claimed a teenager’s life yesterday started with the combustion of oil-soaked rags in the home’s breezeway, said Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois, Agawam Police Chief Eric Gillis, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Hampden County …

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  • Published on March 9, 2022 - 21:44 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Agawam Under Investigation 

    AGAWAM — A fire in an Agawam home this morning claimed the life of a teenager and injured an adult occupant, said Agawam Fire Chief Alan Sirois, Agawam Police Chief Eric Gillis, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Hampden County District Attorney …

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  • Published on March 7, 2022 - 17:00 GMT

    February 2022 All Hands Herald 

    Stow — The February 2022 All Hands Herald is online! The latest edition of the news magazine for the Massachusetts Fire Service explores the master plan for the DFS Bridgewater campus, recaps the 32nd Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards, and has …

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  • Published on March 7, 2022 - 17:00 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Marstons Mills Does Not Appear Suspicious 

    MARSTONS MILLS — A fire in Marstons Mills that claimed one adult’s life last night does not appear suspicious, said Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire Chief Michael J. Winn, Barnstable Police Chief Matthew K. Sonnabend, State Fire Marshal Peter J. …

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  • Published on March 5, 2022 - 04:09 GMT

    Fitchburg Fire Claims One Life 

    FITCHBURG — Three adults were injured in a fire that broke out in a Fitchburg triple decker this morning, and one of them succumbed to those injuries late today, said Fitchburg Fire Chief Dante W. Suarez, Fitchburg Police Chief Ernest F. Martineau, State …

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  • Published on March 4, 2022 - 20:35 GMT

    Three Firefighter Recruit Classes Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

    STOW, SPRINGFIELD, and BRIDGEWATER — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 61 firefighters from the Massachusetts …

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  • Published on March 4, 2022 - 04:51 GMT

    Child Dies in Three-Alarm Lowell Fire 

    LOWELL — A three-alarm fire in Lowell claimed a child’s life, said Lowell Fire Chief Phillip Charron, Lowell Police Superintendent Raymond Kelly Richardson, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Middlesex District Attorney Marian Ryan. The Lowell Fire …

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  • Published on March 2, 2022 - 18:32 GMT

    Man Badly Injured During Illicit Cannabis Extraction Process 

    PITTSFIELD — A man suffered life-threatening injuries last week in an explosion caused during the illicit extraction of cannabis products, said Pittsfield Fire Chief Thomas Sammons, Pittsfield Police Chief Michael J. Wynn, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. …

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  • Published on March 1, 2022 - 20:55 GMT

    Call/Volunteer Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Fire Academy 

    SOUTH HAMILTON — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier, acting director of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA), announced the graduation of 21 recruits from the MFA Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter …

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  • Published on February 22, 2022 - 19:04 GMT

    Middleborough Fire Started with Unattended Candle 

    MIDDLEBOROUGH — An early-morning fire in a home for veterans started with an unattended candle in a second-floor living room, Middleborough Fire Chief Lance M. Benjamino and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said. The early morning fire on West Grove …

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  • Published on February 22, 2022 - 15:54 GMT

    Fatal Kingston Fire Caused by Candle 

    KINGSTON — A dropped candle caused a fire in Kingston yesterday that fatally injured an older adult, said Kingston Fire Chief Mark R. Douglass, Kingston Police Chief Maurice J. Splaine, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Plymouth County District …

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  • Published on February 17, 2022 - 23:06 GMT

    Peabody Fire Victim Succumbs to Injuries 

    PEABODY — A Peabody resident who was rescued last week from a three-alarm fire on Ellsworth Road has succumbed to his injuries, said Peabody Fire Chief Joseph L. Daly, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Essex County District Attorney Jonathan W. …

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  • Published on February 17, 2022 - 23:06 GMT

    Electrical Fire in Pepperell Claims One Life 

    PEPPERELL — A man who was injured in a fire Tuesday night at his Mill Street home has succumbed to his injuries, said Pepperell Fire Chief Brian L. Borneman, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian T. Ryan. The …

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  • Published on February 17, 2022 - 19:16 GMT

    Williamstown Chimney Fire Prompts Heating Season Reminder 

    WILLIAMSTOWN — Williamstown Fire Chief Craig A. Pedercini and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that a fire at a Williamstown automotive shop started in the chimney, prompting a reminder to have flues cleaned and chimneys inspected each year. The …

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  • Published on February 17, 2022 - 15:18 GMT

    Baker-Polito Administration Awards Nearly $2M in Fire Education Grants  

    STOW — The Baker-Polito Administration today announced that 234 municipal fire departments will receive $1.8 million in grant funding to support fire education programs for children and older adults across Massachusetts. Fire departments in 227 communities …

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  • Published on February 16, 2022 - 22:59 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Chelmsford Under Investigation 

    CHELMSFORD — A two-alarm fire that claimed one person’s life and injured two firefighters does not appear suspicious, but its exact cause remains under investigation, said Chelmsford Fire Chief Gary Ryan, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and …

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