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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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, …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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. “ …
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 …
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. …
