BERLIN — The April explosion that claimed one person’s life, injured another, and destroyed a family home was caused by propane gas leaking from a propane tank into the basement of the structure, where it was ignited by an undetermined source, said Berlin …
STOW — As thousands of young adults make their way to Massachusetts colleges and universities, fire service leaders are reminding students and parents to be sure their living spaces have working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms, and that they …
WESTFIELD — Westfield Fire Chief Patrick M. Egloff, Westfield Police Chief Lawrence P. Valliere, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine are asking for the public’s help as they investigate a suspicious fire on a railroad freight car last night. “We are …
PALMER — A two-alarm fire that displaced six residents from their Wilbraham Street home yesterday started with a propane grill on a deck, said Palmer Fire Chief William J. Bernat Jr., Palmer Police Chief Christopher J. Burns, and State Fire Marshal Jon M. …
STOW — The fireworks shooter who conducted the July 4 display in Edgartown is prohibited from pyrotechnics work in Massachusetts for the next five years and his employer could face a two-year prohibition if the company violates the terms of a licensing …
Boston — Northampton Fire Chief Jon M. Davine, a US Marine Corps veteran with nearly 25 years of experience as a firefighter, has been selected as Massachusetts’ next State Fire Marshal. By statute, the authority for selecting Massachusetts’ State Fire …
PALMER — A fire in a shed on West Ware Road claimed a resident’s life today, said Palmer Fire Chief William J. Bernat Jr, Palmer Police Chief Christopher J. Burns, State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey, and Hampden County District Attorney Anthony D. Gulluni …
BELCHERTOWN — A residential fire on Daniel Square has claimed one person’s life, said Belchertown Fire Chief John Ingram, Belchertown Police Chief Kevin Pacunas, Northwestern District Attorney David E. Sullivan, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey. …
CONCORD — Concord Police Chief Thomas Mulcahy, Concord Fire Chief Thomas Judge, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey said that local, state, and federal agencies are investigating four fires at three locations that were set in Concord yesterday, and one …
EDGARTOWN — About two dozen highly hazardous, commercial-grade fireworks shells have been recovered after washing up on Chappaquiddick Island, and Edgartown Public Safety officials are asking members of the public to call 9-1-1 if they encounter more of …
SPRINGFIELD and STOW — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 55 recruits from the Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program this week. The graduates …
TRURO — Truro Fire Chief Timothy Collins, Truro Police Chief Jamie M. Calise, and State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey announced today that the fire and explosions which resulted in the destruction of a home at 8A Harding’s Way on April 20, 2023, were …
BRIDGEWATER — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 24 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “First responders are on the …
STOW — After a record-setting number of fireworks-related fires in 2020 and a sharp decline in 2021, fireworks incidents in Massachusetts rebounded last year. Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and State Police Colonel John E. Mawn, Jr. …
SPRINGFIELD — State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Director Jeffrey P. Winn announced the graduation of 26 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program. “First responders are on the …
STOW — The June 2023 All Hands Herald is online! The latest edition of the news magazine for the Massachusetts fire service covers recent ASHER training that advances an integrated approach to active shooter and hostile event responses in Massachusetts. …
MEDFORD — Medford Fire Chief John Freedman and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey are urging residents to use, charge, and store lithium-ion batteries safely, especially the larger batteries used by scooters, e-bikes, and other micro mobility devices. “ …
HOLDEN — An intentionally set fire severely damaged a single-family home in Holden Tuesday evening, said Holden Fire Chief Russell Hall, Holden Police Chief Timothy Sherblom, and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey. The Wachusett Regional Communications …
SPRINGFIELD — Students from the Roger L. Putnam Vocational Technical Academy in Springfield recently spent a day learning about careers in the fire service at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA). The 10 juniors, who are studying in various …
STOW — As Massachusetts heads into the Memorial Day Weekend, State Fire Marshal Peter J. Ostroskey is reminding residents to practice fire safety this summer. “Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer, and we want to remind everyone to play it safe …
