 Pittsfield Firefighters Gunn, Mazzeo Commended for Meritorious ConductTwo city firefighters were among the 170 from throughout the state recognized on Tuesday for valor and meritorious conduct at the 36th annual Firefighter of the Year Awards.  Abbott Memorial Students Learn Fire Safety Through Burn DemonstrationStudents from Abbott Memorial School received an up-close lesson in fire safety Thursday during a field trip to the fire station, where they met with local firefighters, emergency medical technicians, and State Police for a live, hands-on demonstration.  National Grid Demonstrates Dangers of Live WiresNational Grid employees demonstrated the dangers of live wires on a hot dog during a safety awareness event on Monday. Pittsfield Senior Center Staffers Save Life on Hot June DayTwo Senior Center staff members saved a woman's life while she was having a medical emergency on an extremely hot June day.  Like Father, Like Son: Lennon Firefighting Legacy ContinuesIt's not uncommon for firefighting to run in families, but four generations of David Lennons serving in the same department?  North Adams Council Debates Change to Airport Commission AppointmentsOrdinance changes related to mayoral appointments were referred to General Government on Tuesday but not without debate by the full City Council and the mayor.  Dalton Firefighters Commended for Their WorkThis donation says the firefighters are out there doing a wonderful job every day for the citizens of Dalton and neighboring communities when called upon for emergencies, Tobin said afterward.  North Adams Swears in New FirefightersMayor Jennifer Macksey introduced the firefighters, noting Rodrigues, of Dorchester, is a veteran of the Army Reserve and holds a bachelor of arts with a concentration in criminal justice from the University of Massachusetts at Boston. |
