Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a boat fire on Sunday morning. At 9:27 a.m. on Sunday, July 2, the Gloucester Fire Department received a report of a boat fire at Captain Joe and Sons, 95 East Main St. Upon arrival, firefighters discovered smoke coming from a boat and attempted to […]
Gloucester Police and Fire Departments Share Tips for Safe Fourth of July Celebrations
Police Chief Edward Conley and Fire Chief Eric Smith wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday. According to the state Department of Fire Services and State Police, Massachusetts fire departments reported nearly 1,000 fires related to illegal fireworks between 2013 and 2022. In […]
Gloucester Fire Department Welcomes Three New Firefighters
Chief Eric Smith is pleased to report that the Gloucester Fire Department is welcoming three new firefighters. Probationary Firefighter/EMTs Andrew Hugel, Edward Mahoney, and Brandon Poole were sworn in Monday, June 12 at City Hall. After being sworn in, all three men began their department orientation. All three will start classes at the Massachusetts Firefighting […]
Gloucester Fire Department Offers Grilling and Outdoor Cooking Safety Tips
GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith and the Gloucester Fire Department would like to share grilling and outdoor cooking safety tips ahead of summer. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), 64 percent of households across the nation own at least one grill, and approximately 10,600 home fires are started by grills. The Gloucester Fire Department […]
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