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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Press Releases

310 Press Releases
  • Published on January 19, 2024 - 19:28 GMT

    Haverhill Heating Fire Prompts Cold Snap Safety Reminder 

    STOW — After a space heater fire this morning in Haverhill and with bitter cold temperatures in the weekend forecast, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien are reminding residents to “Keep Warm, Keep Safe” and avoid …

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  • Published on January 8, 2024 - 18:19 GMT

    January 2024 All Hands Herald 

    STOW — The January 2024 All Hands Herald is online! The latest edition of the news magazine for the Massachusetts fire service covers the 34th Annual Firefighter of the Year Heroic Awards, new lithium-ion battery initiatives for the fire service, the …

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  • Published on January 2, 2024 - 20:09 GMT

    Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Cambridge 

    CAMBRIDGE — One person has died following an early morning fire in a Cambridge apartment building, said Cambridge Fire Chief Thomas F. Cahill, Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine A. Elow, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Middlesex County District …

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  • Published on December 30, 2023 - 21:58 GMT

    Early Morning Fire Claims One Life in Braintree 

    BRAINTREE — A house fire on Hobart Avenue claimed the life of an older adult this morning, said Braintree Fire Chief James O’Brien, Braintree Police Chief Tim Cohoon, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Norfolk County District Attorney Michael W. …

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  • Published on December 26, 2023 - 18:44 GMT

    Older Adult Succumbs to Injuries after Newton Fire 

    NEWTON — A man in his 70s who was rescued from his burning home by Newton firefighters has succumbed to his injuries, said Newton Fire Chief Gregory J. Gentile, Newton Police Chief John F. Carmichael, Jr, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Middlesex …

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  • Published on December 15, 2023 - 17:32 GMT

    Raynham Fire Claims One Life 

    RAYNHAM — A fire on Peter Street late last night claimed the life of an older adult, said Raynham Fire Chief Bryan P. LaCivita, Raynham Police Chief David LaPlante, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Bristol County District Attorney Thomas M. Quinn III. …

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  • Published on December 15, 2023 - 16:36 GMT

    Space Heater Causes Fatal Fire in Springfield 

    SPRINGFIELD — A late-night house fire in Springfield that started with a space heater has claimed one person’s life, said Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, Springfield Police Commissioner Cheryl C. Clapprood, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, …

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  • Published on December 14, 2023 - 23:39 GMT

    Three-Alarm Orange Fire Claims Resident’s Life 

    ORANGE — One older adult has succumbed to her injuries and a second remains hospitalized following a three-alarm house fire that broke out shortly before midnight, said Orange Fire Chief James Young, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine, and Northwestern …

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  • Published on December 14, 2023 - 18:17 GMT

    Two People Seriously Injured in Three-Alarm Orange Fire 

    ORANGE — Two older adults were seriously injured in a three-alarm house fire that broke out shortly before midnight, Orange Fire Chief James Young and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine said this morning. The fire does not appear suspicious. Officials said …

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  • Published on December 11, 2023 - 16:07 GMT

    Chelsea, State Investigators Seeing Public’s Help in Suspicious Fire 

    CHELSEA — The Chelsea Fire Department and State Police Fire & Explosion Investigation Unit are asking for the public’s help as they continue to investigate last month’s three-alarm fire on Blossom Street, said Chelsea Fire Chief Leonard A. Albanese and …

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  • Published on December 11, 2023 - 16:07 GMT

    30 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

    STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 30 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the …

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  • Published on December 11, 2023 - 16:07 GMT

    Candle with Care! December 11 is Candle Safety Day 

    STOW — As Massachusetts enters the time of year when candle fires are most common, Governor Maura T. Healey has proclaimed December 11, 2023, to be Candle Safety Day and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is reminding residents to follow safety guidelines. “ …

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  • Published on November 22, 2023 - 14:04 GMT

    Healey-Driscoll Administration Presents 34th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards 

    WORCESTER — Governor Maura T. Healey and Public Safety Secretary Terrence M. Reidy today joined State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine to honor firefighters from across Massachusetts at the 34th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards ceremony. WCVB’s Doug Meehan …

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  • Published on November 21, 2023 - 21:27 GMT

    Healy-Driscoll Administration Presents 34th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards 

    WORCESTER — Governor Maura T. Healey and Public Safety Secretary Terrence M. Reidy today joined State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine to honor firefighters from across Massachusetts at the 34th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards ceremony. WCVB’s Doug Meehan …

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  • Published on November 16, 2023 - 14:59 GMT

    State Fire Marshal Urges Cooking Safety on Thanksgiving 

    STOW — With Thanksgiving just a week away, State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine is urging residents to make fire safety a priority in the kitchen as we approach the number one day for home fires in Massachusetts. “There are about twice as many fires on …

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  • Published on November 10, 2023 - 17:18 GMT

    25 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

    SPRINGFIELD — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 25 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the …

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  • Published on November 7, 2023 - 19:14 GMT

    Suspicious Fire in Revere Under Investigation 

    REVERE — Investigators believe Sunday’s two-alarm fire at a multi-unit Revere apartment building was intentionally set and officials are asking for the public’s help, said Revere Fire Chief Christopher P. Bright, Revere Police Chief David J. Callahan, and …

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  • Published on November 7, 2023 - 14:44 GMT

    Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Firefighter Grant Opportunity 

    STOW — The Healey-Driscoll Administration announced today that $5 million in grant funding is available to support the purchase of firefighter turnout gear, fire suppression equipment, and related items through the FY24 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant …

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  • Published on November 7, 2023 - 14:44 GMT

    Fire Officials Issue Home Heating Reminder Following Revere House Fire 

    STOW — A three-alarm fire in Revere last week started with a furnace, prompting a reminder from fire officials to pay special attention to home heating safety. Heating equipment is the #1 source of carbon monoxide at home and the second-leading cause of …

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  • Published on November 3, 2023 - 16:06 GMT

    35 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

    STOW — State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 35 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “Massachusetts firefighters are on the …

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