Berkley Fire and Rescue News

Chief Scott Fournier and the Berkley Fire and Rescue remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, and clocks will be moved ahead one hour at that time. Smoke alarms Smoke alarms that are properly installed and maintained are crucial life-saving devices that allow time to escape in the event of a fire. According to the National Fire Protection Association (...

BERKLEY - Chief Scott Fournier is pleased to report that Berkley Fire Rescue received a US$ 15,500 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of eligible equipment. Berkley Fire Secures grant for Firefighter Safety Equipment Eligible items include hoses and no...

Chief Scott Fournier and Berkley Fire Rescue would like to share safety tips with the community as a part of National Burn Awareness Week. Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, February 4, and ends on Saturday, February 10. This annual campaign serves as an opportunity for fire officials to share common burn prevention messages with their communities. The 2024 Burn Awareness Week theme is flammable liquid burns. Primary causes of...

With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions.  Stay Informed While snow totals may continue to change, much of Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut can expect 6-12 inches with lower totals for cities and towns closer to the coast.  Visit weather.gov to see the most recent forecast as the storm approaches. Residents are reminded that the forecast can change quickly and at any point....

Chief Scott Fournier and the Berkley Fire and Rescue Department wish to share safety tips with community members as they plan to cook, bake, and enjoy holiday meals over the coming days and weeks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve are peak days for home cooking fires. During 2017–2021, unattended cooking was the pioneering factor contributing to cooking fires and casualties. Following tips from the NFPA To help...

As a part of Burn Awareness Week, Chief Scott Fournier and Berkley Fire Rescue would like to remind residents of safety tips and precautions in hopes of preventing burn-related injuries. Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, Feb. 7, and ends on Saturday, Feb. 13. This annual campaign serves as an opportunity for fire educators to share common burn awareness and prevention messages to their communities. The ABA estimates that each year,...