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State Fire Marshal Appoints New Hazmat Director

4/02/2026 Department of Fire Services

Timothy Gallagher Previously Served as Deputy Director

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces $5 Million in Grant Awards to Local Fire Departments

3/31/2026 Department of Fire Services

Funds Will Support Firefighter Safety Equipment in More than 300 Communities

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Resident Charged with Arson for November House Fire

3/31/2026 Department of Fire Services

Two-Alarm Fire Caused Extensive Damage, Claimed Two Pets’ Lives

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State Police Seeking Monterey Resident after Early Morning Fire

3/25/2026 Department of Fire Services

No Injuries Reported in Suspicious Fire

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33 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy

3/20/2026 Department of Fire Services

Lawrence Recruit Recognized as Outstanding Student

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67 Local Firefighters Graduate from State Fire Academy

3/12/2026 Department of Fire Services

Hamilton, Hardwick Recruits Recognized as Outstanding Students

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Fatal Fires in Southbridge, Salem Under Investigation

3/11/2026 Department of Fire Services

No Working Smoke Alarms at Either Scene, State Fire Marshal Says

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Investigators Ask for Public’s Help in Suspicious Chelsea Fires

3/10/2026 Department of Fire Services

Two Separate Fires Reported in Apartment Building on Feb. 17

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60 Firefighters Receive Free Cancer Screens Through DFS Program

3/09/2026 Department of Fire Services

Three-Day Screening Event Extended to Meet Demand

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45 Local Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy

3/06/2026 Department of Fire Services

Recruits from Duxbury, Marlborough Recognized as Outstanding Students

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Townsend Man Dies Following Sunday Morning House Fire

3/04/2026 Department of Fire Services

Exact Cause Still Under Investigation

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Fatal House Fire in Foxborough Under Investigation

3/03/2026 Department of Fire Services

Early Morning Blaze Claims One Person’s Life, Causes Heavy Damage

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Spring Into Safety: When You Change Your Clocks, Check Your Alarms

3/02/2026 Department of Fire Services

Outdated Alarms May Not Protect You When Needed Most, Fire Marshal Says

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Investigation Underway After Fatal Residential Fire in Monson

2/20/2026 Department of Fire Services

Three-Alarm Fire Drew Large Regional Response

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Fitchburg and State Officials Investigating Three Suspicious Fires

2/19/2026 Department of Fire Services

Tipsters Urged to Share Information with Arson Watch Reward Program