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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
