 Pittsfield Fire Department Pins Captains, LieutenantsThree captains and five lieutenants were pinned by friends and loved ones during a ceremony at Taconic High School. A new badge was placed on the men's class A Uniforms.  North Adams Receives $629K State Grant for Violence PreventionShe described the initiative as supporting community-based prevention and intervention programs that will help reduce the likelihood of the use of violence. The grant will be disbursed over five years.  Berkshire County Fire Departments Awarded GrantsIn Berkshire County Adams, Dalton, Great Barrington, Lanesborough, Lee, Lenox, New Ashford, New Marlborough, North Adams, Peru, Pittsfield, Richmond, Sheffield, Stockbridge, and Williamstown all received grants. Williamstown Fire District Outlines Green Elements of Proposed StationEarlier this month, the Williamstown Fire District held a public forum to discuss the ways that its building project aligns with the ambitious target that town meeting approved in 2021. Pittsfield Firefighters Give Fire Department Little League Team JacketsThe Fire Department Association has donated approximately $1,000, including the jackets, to sponsor the Fire Department Little League.  North Adams Swears in Four New FirefightersThey recently graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training Program, all earning certifications in Firefighter 1 and 2.  New Lanesborough Fire ATV Paid for With Donated CansTo pay for its new emergency response all-terrain vehicle, the Fire Department sorted and recycled about 217,000 cans donated by community members. Controlled Burn Scheduled in Cheshire FridayThe controlled burn will be to burn off some of the underbrush to make way for new grasses and shrubs. This is a yearly occurrence.  Cheshire Fire Chief Says Cost of Vehicle Repairs Over BudgetFire Chief Thomas Francesconi briefed the Board of Selectmen on about $8,500 worth of repairs needed for several Fire Department vehicles, including Engine 3.  Great Barrington Names Newest Certified FirefighterElizabeth Pevzner, from a family of firefighters and former GBFD intern, completes certification program  Berkshire Communities Receive Firefighter Equipment GrantsThis program enables fire departments to purchase a variety of equipment that will make firefighters' jobs safer.  Berkshire Money Management Donates to Firefighter ChallengeThere will be firefighters from across the state and country, and firefighters from Canada and across the globe. Retired firefighters are also welcome to compete.  Iron Mike Polidoro Scholarship Given to Three Local High School GraduatesThe award is given to Berkshire County high-school seniors wishing to pursue a career in the fire department, law enforcement, or emergency health service fields. It was created by his wife Donna and other family members to continue his legacy in younger generations. |
