 State Fire Marshal: September is College Fire Safety MonthOfficials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out.  Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Training for Public Safety OfficialsFire, police, and emergency medical professionals in Berkshire County are invited to a hands-on training on lithium-ion battery fire response hosted by the Berkshire Regional Transit Authority. Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Funding for Equipment, EducationThe funding aims to enhance firefighter safety through equipment upgrades and bolster fire safety education programs for children and seniors. Governor Thanks Firefighters, Asks Public to Contain Fire RiskMore than 450 fires have burned over 1,500 acres since Oct. 1 in Massachusetts, including two ongoing fires in Middleton, and air quality continues to be affected in many communities. North Adams Extends Outdoor Fire Restrictions518 Fires Have Burned More Than 1,500 Acres in Massachusetts Since Oct. 1. Pittsfield Outdoor Fire Ban In Effect Until Further NoticeAny requests for permits for outdoor fires, hot work such as cutting/grinding, and other activity will be decided based upon the ongoing fire risk. September is College Fire Safety MonthFire Officials Emphasize Working Smoke Alarms and Two Ways Out Berkshire Fire Departments Awarded Fire Safety GrantsSince 1995, the Department of Fire Services' Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) grant program has supported firefighter-educators who deliver age-appropriate fire safety education to kids and teens across Massachusetts. State Fire Marshal: New Tracking Tool Identifies 50 Lithium-Ion Battery FiresStandard Nationwide Method Recorded About 20 Per Year State Fire Marshal: Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards During Dangerous WeatherState Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Haverhill Fire Chief Robert M. O'Brien are reminding residents to "Keep Warm, Keep Safe" and avoid fire and carbon monoxide (CO) hazards while heating their homes. State Fire Marshal: Dec. 11 is Candle Safety DayCandle Fires Are Most Common in the Winter Holiday Season |
