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Sparklers and Other Pyrotechnics Are Illegal in Massachusetts, Should Never Be Used Indoors
Free DFS Cancer Screenings Doubled in 2025; Firefighters Encouraged to Take Part
44 Fatalities Reported; More than 90% Took Place at Home
Cause Undetermined but Preliminarily Not Suspicious
Southborough Recruit Named Outstanding Student
Choose and Use Devices Safely This Gift-Giving Season
No Smoke Alarms Heard on Arrival
New Drones Can Assist with Hazmat Response, Structural Collapse, and More
Yarmouth Recruit Named Outstanding Student
Choose the Right Tree, Water It Daily, and Decorate Safely
Cause Remains Under Investigation but Does Not Appear Suspicious
More than 70 Families Displaced; Holyoke Fire Chief Provides Donation Info
Quincy Recruit Recognized as Outstanding Student
Local Firefighters and State Personnel Recognized in Massachusetts' Premier Event for the Fire Service
One Adult, Two Pets Perish in Two-Alarm Fire