GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department urge all residents to be aware and to follow these basic tips to help protect their loved ones during Fire Prevention Week, which is being recognized this year from Oct. 9 to 15. Fire Prevention Week is organized by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and […]
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Gloucester Fire Department Awarded FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant for New Sprinkler System
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith is pleased to announce that the Gloucester Fire Department has been awarded an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The $291,272.72 grant will be used to fund the installation of proper sprinkler systems and working alarm systems for the department’s three substations. The sprinkler […]
Gloucester Fire Department Reminds Community of the Importance of Working Sprinkler Systems
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department would like to remind the community of the importance of fire sprinklers, following a recent incident in which sprinklers had a large impact on limiting potential damage. On Monday, Sept 19. Gloucester Fire was dispatched to a residential building at 93 Prospect St. for a […]