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Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Press Releases

310 Press Releases
  • Published on February 8, 2023 - 14:19 GMT

    Fatal Orleans Fire Most Likely Caused by Fan 

    ORLEANS — The fire that claimed a 6-year-old boy’s life this weekend was unintentional and most likely caused by the failure of an electric fan, said Orleans Fire Chief George E. Deering IV, Orleans Police Chief Scott MacDonald, State Fire Marshal Peter J. …

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  • Published on February 5, 2023 - 18:08 GMT

    Two-Alarm Fire Claims One Life in Orleans 

    ORLEANS — A fire in Orleans has claimed one person’s life, said Orleans Fire Chief George E. Deering IV, Orleans Police Chief Scott MacDonald, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey.  The Orleans Fire Department responded to a call for smoke and fire in …

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  • Published on February 5, 2023 - 18:08 GMT

    One Person Dies After Early Morning Fire in Medford 

    MEDFORD — One person succumbed to injuries after a fire in Medford early this morning, said Medford Fire Chief John Freedman, Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan. At …

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  • Published on February 1, 2023 - 23:58 GMT

    Cold Weather Advisory: Keep Warm, Keep Safe During Cold Snap 

    STOW — With bitter cold temperatures heading our way this weekend, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to “Keep Warm, Keep Safe” and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes. “Home heating equipment is …

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  • Published on January 30, 2023 - 16:53 GMT

    Smoking Materials Identified as Cause of Fatal Haverhill Fire 

    HAVERHILL — The fire that claimed the life of an older adult and pet dog in Haverhill this weekend started with smoking materials, said Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Essex County District Attorney Paul F …

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  • Published on January 29, 2023 - 14:26 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Haverhill Under Investigation 

    HAVERHILL — A residential fire on 9th Avenue claimed the life of an occupant and pet dog this afternoon, said Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O’Brien, Haverhill Police Chief Robert P. Pistone, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Essex County District …

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  • Published on January 27, 2023 - 17:51 GMT

    37 Fire Service Leaders Graduate from Management Training Program 

    STOW — More than three dozen fire service leaders from across Massachusetts graduated today from the 28th class of the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Chief Fire Officer Management Training Program. The four-month program for new chief officers and …

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  • Published on January 26, 2023 - 20:42 GMT

    Candle Fire Injures Two in Fall River 

    FALL RIVER — Fall River Fire Chief Roger A. St. Martin and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said today that an unattended candle caused the fire that injured two people early Tuesday morning. “Two members of our community were injured in this fire,” said …

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  • Published on January 25, 2023 - 01:56 GMT

    Ludlow House Fire Started with Smoking Materials 

    LUDLOW — A residential fire that injured two people in Ludlow this weekend started with smoking materials in a home where medical oxygen was in use, Ludlow Fire Chief Ryan Pease and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said. “We’re extremely relieved that …

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  • Published on January 17, 2023 - 21:58 GMT

    Chimney Fire Destroys Middleton Home 

    MIDDLETON — Middleton Fire Chief Douglas K. LeColst, Middleton Police Chief William Sampson, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said today that the fire that destroyed a Bixby Avenue home this weekend started in the chimney. “Most chimney fires …

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  • Published on January 13, 2023 - 19:03 GMT

    Fatal Fire in Holbrook Under Investigation 

    HOLBROOK — An overnight fire on Belcher Street claimed one person’s life and injured another, said Holbrook Fire Chief Luke McFadden, Holbrook Police Chief William J. Smith, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Norfolk County District Attorney …

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  • Published on January 13, 2023 - 19:03 GMT

    Springfield Fire Victim Succumbs to Injuries 

    SPRINGFIELD — A fire in a Springfield apartment claimed the life of an older adult this morning, said Springfield Fire Commissioner Bernard J. Calvi, Springfield Police Superintendent Cheryl C. Clapprood, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Hampden …

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  • Published on January 10, 2023 - 17:38 GMT

    January 2023 All Hands Herald 

    Stow — The January 2023 All Hands Herald is online! The latest edition of the news magazine for the Massachusetts fire service marks Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month by highlighting occupational cancer awareness, prevention, and early detection. The AHH …

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  • Published on January 4, 2023 - 20:46 GMT

    Cooking Fire Causes Serious Injuries in Kingston 

    KINGSTON — The fire that seriously injured a Kingston woman yesterday started in the kitchen, said Kingston Fire Chief Mark R. Douglass and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. “Our thoughts right now are with the victim and her family,” said Chief …

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  • Published on January 3, 2023 - 23:25 GMT

    Child Succumbs to Injuries from Chicopee Fire 

    CHICOPEE — A 5-year-old boy has succumbed to injuries he suffered in a Christmas Eve fire at home, said Chicopee Fire Chief Daniel P. Stamborski, Chicopee Police Chief Patrick J. Major, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey, and Hampden County District …

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  • Published on January 3, 2023 - 23:25 GMT

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

    Department FY 2023 S.A.F.E. Amounts FY 2023 Senior SAFE Amounts Abington Fire Department $4,381.00 $2,277.00 Acton Fire Department $4,381.00 $2,277.00 Acushnet Fire & EMS Department $3,781.00 $2,077.00 Agawam Fire Department $4,381.00 $2,277.00 …

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  • Published on December 30, 2022 - 21:05 GMT

    Outdoor Fire in Medford Under Investigation 

    MEDFORD — Medford Fire Chief John Freedman, Medford Police Chief Jack Buckley, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Middlesex County District Attorney Marian Ryan said today that a person was found deceased at the scene of an outdoor fire in Medford …

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  • Published on December 30, 2022 - 17:52 GMT

    Malden Fire Started with Unsafe Use of Extension Cord 

    MALDEN — Malden Fire Chief William P. Sullivan and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey said that last night’s three-alarm fire on John Street started with the unsafe use of an extension cord. Two Malden firefighters were hospitalized for injuries that …

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  • Published on December 30, 2022 - 17:51 GMT

    Haverhill Fire Caused by Improper Disposal of Smoking Materials  

    HAVERHILL — Yesterday’s two-alarm fire on Coffin Avenue was caused by the improper disposal of smoking materials, said Haverhill Fire Chief Robert O’Brien and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. The investigation by the Haverhill Fire Department, State …

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  • Published on December 30, 2022 - 17:51 GMT

    Fatal Brimfield Fire Started with Space Heater 

    BRIMFIELD — Brimfield Fire Chief Don Contois, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Hampden County District Attorney Anthony Gulluni said today that last week’s fatal fire in Brimfield started accidentally with a space heater, prompting a reminder to use …

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