Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

In the early morning hours of November 29, 2003, Lancaster Firefighter Martin "Marty" McNamara V made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting a fire in a multifamily home. We remember Marty, we recognize the loved ones he left behind, and we honor his legacy through the Martin H. McNamara Outstanding Student Award at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. This award is presented to the member of each Call/Volunteer Recruit Training class who demonstrates truly outstanding commitment and excellence. Read more: https://ow.ly/gZip50QcavG

On this date in 1942, a fire at the Cocoanut Grove in Boston claimed 490 lives -- the deadliest nightclub fire in history. The tragedy also led to advances in Massachusetts fire protection through a new body, the Board of Fire Prevention Regulations, which continues its work today through the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code.

A safe and happy #Thanksgiving to all our friends and families! As we settle in to give thanks today, please spare a moment to remember all our first responders, medical professionals, active-duty military, frontline workers, and others who are away from their loved ones today.

#Thanksgiving is the busiest day of the year for Massachusetts firefighters, with more than twice as many residential fires as any other day. Many of them start with a grease fire in pots and pans. Extinguish these fires safely by covering them with a lid or cookie sheet and turning off the heat. Don't try to move the pan or douse it with water: this is more likely to spread the flames! Find more Thanksgiving safety tips here: https://ow.ly/hevw50UfKjC

This week marks the 135th anniversary of the Great Lynn Fire of 1889 (yesterday) and the 43rd anniversary of the Second Great Lynn Fire of 1981 (tomorrow). Read about the monumental work by Lynn City Fire Dept and #MutualAid in this retrospective by Dave Liscio and Firehouse Magazine: https://ow.ly/8RTq50LM7j1

***CLICK HERE FOR VIDEO: https://lnkd.in/ejBcJm9c Investigators from the #DudleyMA Police Department, Dudley Fire Department, and State Police Fire Investigation Unit assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office hope to identify this person. Anyone with information on the individual or the 9/1/24 fire at 120 Schofield Ave. should call the Arson Watch Reward Hotline at 1-800-682-9229. You can remain anonymous if you prefer.

Seats are still available for the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy's "Homemade Explosives and Post Blast Training for the First Responder" course next week. Law enforcement and fire service personnel are invited to attend! Register using course code #197 at https://ow.ly/P0Yx50U8bEm.

More than twice as many fires are reported at home on #Thanksgiving as on the next leading day -- and almost all of them start in the kitchen. #KeepItClean and reduce the risk of cooking fires! Clean up grease spills and move groceries, food packaging, towels, etc, away from the stovetop. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ehhhSGg8

#TechRescue Tuesday: The Massachusetts Firefighting Academy recently delivered the updated Rope Rescue Technician course at the #ColrainMA Fire Department. More than 20 firefighters from across Massachusetts built on the skills developed in the Operational level course, mastering advanced concepts and the program's new tensioned line systems portion. Great work by all our students! Thank you as always to our hosts, instructors, and support staff!

Massachusetts sees twice as many residential fires on #Thanksgiving as on any other day of the year. Unattended cooking is the #1 cause. Remember to #StandByYourPan when boiling, broiling, frying, or roasting this year! Read more: https://lnkd.in/ehhhSGg8