GLOUCESTER — With the holiday season underway, Fire Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department would like to remind residents to use caution when decorating and lighting a Christmas tree in their homes. “Please be wary as you cut, place, and decorate your tree in order to avoid injury and fires this season,” Chief Smith said. “It’s imperative that […]
Archives for November 2018
Gloucester Fire Department Offers Cold Weather Safety Tips
GLOUCESTER — In anticipation of below freezing temperatures expected over the next several days, Fire Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department would like to provide residents with several important safety tips. The National Weather Service predicts temperatures for the Gloucester area to be in the 30s and 20s throughout the week, with temperatures reaching even lower […]
Gloucester Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that a Gloucester firefighter graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today. Firefighter Lukas McRobb, was among 38 firefighters from 28 departments to graduate from the academy’s 268th class. Graduates were recognized at a ceremony at the Department of Fire Services headquarters in Stow. The 10-week program teaches the essentials of […]
Gloucester Fire Department to Host 5th Annual Blood Drive in Honor of Local Firefighter
GLOUCESTER – Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Fire Department and Addison Gilbert Hospital will be holding their annual community blood drive in honor of local firefighter Jason LoCoco. WHEN Wednesday, Dec. 5, from noon to 5 p.m. WHERE Cruiseport Gloucester, 6 Rowe St. WHAT The Gloucester Fire Department and Addison Gilbert […]