In an era when emergency services continue to face staffing shortages, rising call volumes, and increasing complexity, Hoppy’s legacy offers a reminder of what sustains the profession: thoughtful ...

The plowing and clearing of over a foot of snow has created large piles, many of which may be covering fire hydrants.

Fire departments across Massachusetts are urging residents to clear snow from fire hydrants on their properties to ensure emergency access, and to also clear any blocked exhaust vents to prevent ...

Heading into his second term, Mayor Joshua Garcia shared his goals and upcoming projects for the city of Holyoke in a ...

Massachusetts could be about to receive nearly $93 million in federal funding – and some of it will be headed to New Bedford.

Robert J HopkinsChicopee, MA - Robert J. "Hoppy" Hopkins, 72, of Chicopee, Massachusetts, passed away, January 13, 2026.Born on March 20, 1953, in Springfield, he was the son of Mathew and Eil ...

Thomas Hatley has been appointed the new fire chief for Capital City Fire/Rescue, the City and Borough of Juneau announced ...

From water treatment plants to fire stations, see exactly how $92.7 million will be spent in your community as the U.S.

A vehicle fire on Route 33 injured one firefighter and caused some heat damage to an adjacent building Thursday afternoon. At about 12:55 p.m., South Hadley Fire District 1 responded to a car fire in ...

Members of Melha Shriners, the Chicopee Fire Department and Police Department along with Mayor Vieau accept donations that can help children deal with stress during traumatic events. Photo credit: ...

THE SNOW. LET YOU KNOW HOW LONG THAT LASTS. COMING UP IN WEATHER WATCH 12. WELL. >> WHEN THE CLOCK STRUCK MIDNIGHT, THE BUTLER VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT SHUT DOWN AFTER MORE THAN A CENTURY IN SERVICE.

As of January 1, the Maple Plain Fire Department is now a part of the West Suburban Fire District (WSFD). "This is the future of, I believe, many fire departments with the staffing issues, with not as ...