Gloucester Fire Dept

Gloucester Fire Department Honor Guard Presents Colors at Fenway Park Before Red Sox Game: BOSTON — The Gloucester Fire Department honor guard was privileged to present the nation’s colors at Fenway Park last week as the Boston Red Sox took on the… gloucesterfd.com/2026/05/20/glo…

National Water Safety Month: National Water Safety Month is recognized each May to highlight the importance of safe water and swimming practices.    Water Safety Tips:  Learning to swim: everyone can learn to swim with lessons for children, adults, and… gloucesterfd.com/2026/05/20/nat…

Gloucester Fire Extinguishes House Fire: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a house fire that was determined to be caused by a grill on Friday night. At about 9 p.m. on Friday, May 15, Gloucester Fire was dispatched to a two-story,… gloucesterfd.com/2026/05/16/glo…

Open Burning Season Ends May 1: Open burning season in Massachusetts ends on May 1.  After this date, open-air fires are prohibited until the next season begins on Jan. 15, 2027.  Permits obtained by local departments to conduct open burning will expire… gloucesterfd.com/2026/04/27/ope…

PROTECT YOURSELF: Gloucester Fire Department Shares Proven Strategies to Prevent Wildfire Damage This Summer: GLOUCESTER — With summer weather approaching fast, the Gloucester Fire Department is reminding the community of the threats posed by wildfires,… gloucesterfd.com/2026/04/23/pro…

Gloucester Firefighter/Paramedics and Police Officer Commended for Saving a Life: GLOUCESTER — A police officer and eight firefighters are being commended for their teamwork and persistence to save the life of a resident who collapsed at his home. On… gloucesterfd.com/2026/04/21/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department Honor Guard Presents Colors at the TD Garden During Boston Celtics Game: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department Honor Guard had the privilege of presenting our nation’s flag in the leadup to a Boston Celtics victory at the… gloucesterfd.com/2026/04/14/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department Responds to House Fire: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Magnolia Avenue on Monday afternoon.   On Monday, April 6, at approximately 12:42 p.m., the Gloucester Fire Department was called… gloucesterfd.com/2026/04/06/glo…

Gloucester Fire, Police and Harbormaster Work Together to Rescue Crew from Fishing Boat That Ran Aground: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Police Department, Fire Department and Harbormaster worked together Saturday night to rescue two crew members from a… gloucesterfd.com/2026/04/05/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department Promotes Four Members: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department promoted four members this week, moving experienced firefighters into supervisory positions. Lt. Pat Legro was promoted to Captain, and Firefighters Jack… gloucesterfd.com/2026/03/11/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department Promotes Nicholas Ouellette to Assistant Fire Chief: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department has promoted Capt. Nicholas Ouellette, a 16-year veteran of the department, to be Assistant Fire Chief. Assistant Chief Ouellette… gloucesterfd.com/2026/02/25/glo…

Winter Storm Safety Tips: The Gloucester Fire Departmoent wishes to share the following winter weather safety tips and other important information: Before a Winter Storm Keep your vehicle’s gas tank full so you can leave right away in an emergency and to… gloucesterfd.com/2026/02/22/win…

Gloucester Fire Department Extinguishes Working Fire : GLOUCESTER — Chief Eric Smith reports that the Gloucester Fire Department extinguished a working fire on Thursday afternoon. On Thursday, Feb. 12, at approximately 3:23 p.m., Gloucester Fire was… gloucesterfd.com/2026/02/12/glo…

City of Gloucester and Gloucester Fire Department Share Cold Weather Resources and Safety Tips: GLOUCESTER — Dangerously cold temperatures are being forecast for this weekend and early next week, so the City of Gloucester and Gloucester Fire Department… gloucesterfd.com/2026/01/22/132…

Open Burning Season Begins Jan. 15: The 2026 Open Burning Season begins on Thursday, Jan. 15, and ends on May 1.  Open burning during this period is governed by the following regulations: Issuance of permit by local fire department, only permitted… gloucesterfd.com/2026/01/09/ope…

Gloucester Fire Department Reminds Community of Ice Safety Tips to Stay Safe This Winter: The department would like to remind residents of the dangers of ice during the winter, when ponds, lakes, and waterways freeze over.   No ice is 100 percent safe,… gloucesterfd.com/2026/01/06/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department Recognizes the 28-year Career of Assistant Chief Robert Rivas: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department is recognizing the 28-year career of Assistant Chief Robert “Bob” Rivas, who retires today. Assistant Chief Rivas joined… gloucesterfd.com/2025/12/30/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department, in Partnership with Addison Gilbert Hospital, Collects Over $7,000 to Purchase over 400 Gifts for Cape Ann Kids Foundation: GLOUCESTER — The Gloucester Fire Department collected $7,000 in Holiday Toy Drive funding, allowing… gloucesterfd.com/2025/12/15/glo…

Gloucester Fire Department and City of Gloucester Welcome Two New Firefighters: GLOUCESTER — The City of Gloucester and Gloucester Fire Department want to congratulate two new firefighters who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s… gloucesterfd.com/2025/12/03/glo…