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Marblehead Fire Department receives $19K from state Safety Equipment Grant

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As a part of a $5 million award given to 321 municipalities across the state from the Healey-Driscoll administration, the town’s fire department received $19,000 from the Massachusetts Firefighter Safety Equipment Program.  The program, which fire departments across the state were invited to apply for, provides reimbursements on purchases of 135 different types of … [Read more...] about Marblehead Fire Department receives $19K from state Safety Equipment Grant

Community fired up for another tree burning

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The community is gearing up for another Epiphany Tree Burning to ring in the new year. The town’s annual tradition of setting the holiday trees ablaze will take place on Saturday, Jan. 6 at Riverhead Beach. Last year, hundreds gathered at the beach to see the fiery show, put on by the Fire Department.  After Christmas trees are taken down in households and thrown to … [Read more...] about Community fired up for another tree burning

Marblehead dispatchers answer the call for public safety

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For their work in ensuring quick and effective emergency responses and dedication to public safety, Marblehead’s dispatchers were honored in Charlotte, N.C. with a People’s Choice Award by the National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation. The award was presented at the foundation's 2023 Innovation Summit for Preparedness and Resilience conference last week. According … [Read more...] about Marblehead dispatchers answer the call for public safety

LTE: A thank you to the Fire Department

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To the editor:   I am the caregiver for a 90-year-old man living in Marblehead. Last Sunday morning, he fell in his kitchen and I could not help raise him. I called 911 and within minutes Fire Chief Jason Gilliland’s team was on the spot. Not only did the firefighters help him but their attitudes were super; very friendly and supportive. Many thanks and accolades … [Read more...] about LTE: A thank you to the Fire Department