Official websites use .mass.gov
A .mass.gov website belongs to an official government organization in Massachusetts.
Secure websites use HTTPS certificate
A lock icon ( ) or https:// means you've safely connected to the official website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.
Disclaimer: This feature uses the Google Translate Widget. Due to the limitation of machine translation, some pages or content may not be translated accurately.
No Smoke Alarms Found at Scene
Skin Cancers are the Second Most Common Type Among Firefighters
Stoughton Firefighters Rescued Older Adult, Pet Dog on Oct. 24
Change Smoke and CO Alarm Batteries Twice a Year, Replace Alarms if Outdated
Common Causes Include Power Equipment, Fireplace Ashes, and Heating/Cooking
One Adult Deceased; Exact Cause Not Yet Determined
Investigators Asking for Public’s Help
Smoking Materials Believed to Be Cause
Graduates of Class #S38 Represent 10 Massachusetts Fire Departments
One Person Transported for Evaluation
Servicing Heating Equipment Reduces Risk of Fire, Carbon Monoxide
Graduates of Class #324 Represent 16 Massachusetts Fire Departments
Overloaded Power Strip Considered a Likely Cause
October 3 Fire Started in Storage Unit
This Year’s Theme is “Smoke Alarms: Make Them Work for You”