Fire Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a fire at a home on Maplewood Avenue this afternoon. At about 4 p.m. on Monday, May 31, Gloucester Fire responded to multiple 9-1-1 calls reporting smoke coming from a two-and-a-half story wood frame home at 98 Maplewood Ave., adjacent to Oak Grove Cemetery. […]
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Gloucester Fire Department Participates in Rapid Intervention Team Training
Chief Eric Smith is pleased to share the Gloucester Fire Department took part in a rapid intervention team training last week. All personnel at the department participated in the two-day training, which was spread out across three groups last week. Training began on Monday, May 17, and concluded Saturday, May 22. The course provides attendees […]
VIDEO: Gloucester Police, Fire, Harbormaster and U.S. Coast Guard Assist in Rescuing Individuals From Water At Rafe’s Chasm
Fire Chief Eric Smith, Police Chief Edward Conley, Harbormaster T.J. Ciarametaro and United States Coast Guard Station Gloucester Commander John Roberts report that a multi-agency effort led to the rescue of two men who had been swept into the water this weekend while fishing.
Sign-Ups Now Open for May 27 Vaccine Clinic at Topsfield Fairgrounds
A state website has been launched allowing people to sign up for a vaccine clinic in Topsfield later this month.