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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Press Releases

310 Press Releases
  • Published on May 23, 2023 - 23:53 GMT

    20 Local Firefighters Graduate from Fire Academy 

    BRIDGEWATER — Deputy State Fire Marshal Maribel Fournier and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 20 recruits from the Academy's Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program this evening. The …

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  • Published on May 22, 2023 - 19:02 GMT

    Kingston Explosion Prompts Reminder: Leave Fireworks to the Professionals 

    KINGSTON — The severe injuries suffered by a Kingston man when a destructive device exploded in his basement yesterday are a stark reminder to leave fireworks to the professionals, said Kingston Fire Chief Mark R. Douglass, Kingston Police Chief Maurice J. …

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  • Published on May 18, 2023 - 01:36 GMT

    Officials Say Lynn Woods Fires Were Intentionally Set 

    LYNN — At least eight recent fires in the Lynn Woods Reservation were intentionally set, and officials are seeking the public’s assistance in the ongoing investigation. Lynn Fire Chief Daniel Sullivan, Department of Conservation & Recreation Chief Fire …

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  • Published on May 17, 2023 - 18:29 GMT

    Hadley Fire Department Hosts Home Fire Sprinkler Demonstration 

    HADLEY — To promote Home Fire Sprinkler Week, Hadley Fire Chief Michael H. Spanknebel and the Hadley Fire Department hosted Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and a side-by-side prop that demonstrated the power of fire sprinklers to save …

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  • Published on May 8, 2023 - 12:02 GMT

    Massachusetts Fire Chaplains Honor State Fire Marshal 

    BEVERLY — The Massachusetts Corps of Fire Chaplains last week recognized retiring State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey with the Mychal Judge Award, an annual honor that is traditionally reserved for fire department chaplains. The award is named for Mychal …

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  • Published on May 5, 2023 - 22:27 GMT

    Hazmat Teams Conclude Mission at Newburyport Industrial Site 

    NEWBURYPORT — State Hazmat technicians today concluded their mission at the scene of yesterday’s fatal explosion and fire in Newburyport, removing potential hazards from the badly damaged building after more than a day of painstaking work. The Newburyport …

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  • Published on May 5, 2023 - 19:16 GMT

    Hazmat Teams Continue Efforts at Newburyport Industrial Site 

    NEWBURYPORT — Newburyport firefighters and state Hazmat technicians remained overnight at the scene of yesterday’s fatal explosion and fire in Newburyport, and this morning they resumed the painstaking work of removing potential hazards from the badly …

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  • Published on May 4, 2023 - 20:18 GMT

    Lithium-Ion Batteries Likely Cause of 4-Alarm Medford Fire 

    MEDFORD — Sunday’s four-alarm fire in Medford likely started with battery-powered scooters in a first-floor laundry room, said Medford Fire Chief John E. Freedman, Medford Police Chief Jack D. Buckley, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “This fire …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 22:37 GMT

    20 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

    STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 20 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “First responders are on the frontlines …

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  • Published on May 3, 2023 - 21:27 GMT

    Prevent Mulch Fires: Dispose of Smoking Materials Safely and Store Mulch Properly 

    STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said, “Every spring, people spruce up their properties with fresh mulch and firefighters respond to many fires started by cigarettes tossed into mulch. Mulch is combustible and can easily catch fire.” He added, …

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  • Published on May 1, 2023 - 13:51 GMT

    State Fire Marshal Names New Fire Safety Division Director 

    STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey recently welcomed Brian J. Ingram as director of the Fire Safety Division of the Department of Fire Services. Mr. Ingram has more than 30 years of fire and life safety experience, including 15 years in managing …

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  • Published on April 28, 2023 - 20:34 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Cummington Not Suspicious 

    CUMMINGTON — An early morning fire in Cummington claimed one adult resident’s life and injured another, said Cummington Fire Chief Adam E. Dragon, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan. “On behalf of …

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  • Published on April 24, 2023 - 12:56 GMT

    Second Resident Succumbs to Injuries from New Bedford Fire 

    NEW BEDFORD — A second victim has died of injuries sustained during yesterday’s fire on Chestnut Street, said New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger, New Bedford Police Chief Paul J. Oliveira, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Bristol County District …

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  • Published on April 21, 2023 - 17:47 GMT

    One Person Deceased After Rowley Fire 

    ROWLEY — An older adult was pronounced deceased after being transported from the scene of a three-alarm fire early this morning, said Rowley Fire Chief Mark Emery, Rowley Police Chief Scott A. Dumas, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Essex County …

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  • Published on April 20, 2023 - 23:53 GMT

    Fatal New Bedford Fire Under Investigation 

    NEW BEDFORD — A fire at a New Bedford home today claimed one person’s life and injured three others, said New Bedford Fire Chief Scott Kruger, New Bedford Police Chief Paul J. Oliveira, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Bristol County District …

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  • Published on April 20, 2023 - 20:48 GMT

    Haverhill Fires Spur Smoking Safety Reminder 

    HAVERHILL — In the span of just one week, five significant fires in Haverhill have been attributed to the unsafe disposal of smoking materials, and fire officials want to prevent more of them as people step outside to smoke in warmer weather, said …

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  • Published on April 19, 2023 - 00:10 GMT

    Officials Seek Public’s Help in Cambridge Church Fire Investigation 

    CAMBRIDGE — The fire that consumed a Cambridge church last week is considered suspicious and investigators are seeking the public’s assistance, said Cambridge Fire Chief Thomas F. Cahill Jr., Cambridge Police Commissioner Christine Elow, State Fire Marshal …

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  • Published on April 18, 2023 - 14:18 GMT

    Man Succumbs to Injuries after Methuen Fire 

    METHUEN — A man who was hospitalized last night after a two-alarm fire succumbed to his injuries, said Methuen Fire Chief Tim Sheehy, Methuen Police Chief Scott McNamara, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Essex County District Attorney Paul Tucker. “ …

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  • Published on April 14, 2023 - 19:05 GMT

    Fatal Fire, Explosion in Berlin Under Investigation 

    BERLIN — Berlin Fire Chief Michael A. McQuillen, Berlin Police Chief Eric J. Schartner, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early, Jr., said that one person has died and another was injured after a fire …

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  • Published on April 10, 2023 - 21:10 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Hopkinton Not Suspicious 

    HOPKINTON — The two-alarm fire in Hopkinton that claimed one occupant’s life this weekend does not appear suspicious, said Hopkinton Fire Chief William R. Miller, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian T. Ryan. …

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