Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department are pleased to share that a Gloucester firefighter has graduated from the Massachusetts Fire Academy in Stow. Firefighter Samantha Rose completed an intensive, 10-week program for municipal firefighters involving classroom instruction, physical fitness training, firefighter skills training, and live firefighting practice. To graduate, students must demonstrate proficiency […]
Department Extinguishes House Fire on Maplewood Avenue
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. […]
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 […]