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February 3, 2023

Room to Breathe: Westhampton Fire, Police settling into New Digs

WESTHAMPTON — After nearly two years of training anywhere they could find space, Westhampton firefighters were finally able to hold a session for CPR in a space of their own […]

January 31, 2023

How will the upcoming NFPA changes affect Firefighters’ Gear?

The fire service is constantly changing, introducing new tools, PPE, tactics, and more to continuously ensure firefighter safety and efficiency. Some of these changes occur quickly, while others take time […]

January 30, 2023

MA FD gets Tool to immobilize Electric Vehicles after Crash

NEWTON, Mass. — A Massachusetts fire department is one of the first in the U.S. to have a device that can immobilize an electric vehicle after a crash. The emergency-plug […]

January 28, 2023

Using Kerosene Heaters indoors in Massachusetts is Illegal

(WWLP) – A local fire department is warning residents not to use kerosene heaters in homes this winter. The State’s Fire Marshal’s Office states that due to the increased risk […]

January 28, 2023

Blandford Firefighters receive New Protective Gear thanks to Hero Fund USA

BLANDFORD, MA (WGGB/WSHM) – The Blandford Fire Department has new protective gear, thanks to Western Mass News viewers who donated to the Hero Fund USA telethon. “These new hoods are […]

January 27, 2023

FEMA opens 2022 AFG Application amid uncertainty of some 2021 Awards

On January 9, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) opened the 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Application. While this is a welcome development, the announcement creates potential conflicts because there […]

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