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Winter Weather Advisory: Check CO Alarms and Keep Vents Clear of Snow 

1/06/2024 Department of Fire Services

Blocked Vents Can Cause Fatal Buildup of Colorless, Odorless, Deadly Gas

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Fatal Fire Under Investigation in Cambridge 

1/02/2024 Department of Fire Services

One Person Deceased; Others Alerted by Smoke Alarms

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Early Morning Fire Claims One Life in Braintree 

12/30/2023 Department of Fire Services

No Working Smoke Alarms in Home

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Older Adult Succumbs to Injuries after Newton Fire 

12/26/2023 Department of Fire Services

Firefighter Injured Rescuing Him from Home on December 13

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Raynham Fire Claims One Life 

12/15/2023 Department of Fire Services

No Working Smoke Alarms in Home

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Space Heater Causes Fatal Fire in Springfield 

12/15/2023 Department of Fire Services

Older Adult Succumbed to Injuries Early this Morning

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Three-Alarm Orange Fire Claims Resident’s Life 

12/14/2023 Department of Fire Services

Second Occupant Injured but Expected to Survive

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Candle with Care! December 11 is Candle Safety Day 

12/11/2023 Department of Fire Services

Candle Fires Are Most Common in the Winter Holiday Season

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30 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

12/08/2023 Department of Fire Services

Graduates of Class #316 Represent 17 Massachusetts Fire Departments

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Chelsea, State Investigators Seeing Public’s Help in Suspicious Fire 

12/06/2023 Department of Fire Services

November 8 Fire on Blossom Street Went to Three Alarms

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Presents 34th Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards 

11/21/2023 Department of Fire Services

Ceremony Recognizes 130 Firefighters from 22 Departments

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State Fire Marshal Urges Cooking Safety on Thanksgiving 

11/16/2023 Department of Fire Services

Thanksgiving is the #1 Day for Home Fires in Massachusetts

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25 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy 

11/10/2023 Department of Fire Services

Graduates of Class #S34 Represent 14 Massachusetts Fire Departments

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Suspicious Fire in Revere Under Investigation 

11/07/2023 Department of Fire Services

Authorities Seeking Public’s Help; Tipsters May Remain Anonymous

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Firefighter Grant Opportunity 

11/07/2023 Department of Fire Services

$5 Million Available for Safety Equipment Through EOPSS and DFS