Fire Chief Eric Smith and Police Chief Edward Conley wish to provide winter weather safety precautions to community members as some of the first snow accumulation of the season is expected this weekend. Stay Informed: While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut can expect 6-12 inches with lower […]
Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Small Fire in City Hall
Mayor Greg Verga and Fire Chief Eric Smith report that the Gloucester Fire Department responded to a small fire in City Hall on Wednesday night. City Hall is closed today. All other city buildings remain open, including the City Hall Annex. On Wednesday, May 3, at about 11:30 p.m., Gloucester dispatchers received a call from […]
Gloucester Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners Extinguish Large Brush Fire
Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department, with significant assistance from mutual aid partners, extinguished a large brush on Saturday. On Saturday, April 8, at approximately 12:12 p.m., Gloucester Fire received a report of smoke in the area of Hillside Court. First responders from Engine 3 arrived within five minutes. Upon arrival crews […]
Gloucester Fire Department Offers Grilling and Outdoor Cooking Safety Tips
Chief Eric Smith would like to remind Gloucester residents to practice safe grilling habits while cooking outdoors this season. According to the U.S. Fire Administration, 57% of home grill fires occur from May to August, with July being the peak month. A leading cause of these grill fires is mechanical failures or malfunctions, such as […]