GROVELAND — Chief Robert Valentine is pleased to announce that the Groveland Fire Department was awarded a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) grant to hire two full-time firefighters, who will be the first full-time members in the department’s history. Groveland Fire, which has historically been a call department, received a FEMA Staffing for Adequate Fire […]
Groveland Fire Department Extinguishes Overnight Four-Alarm Fire
GROVELAND — Chief Robert Valentine reports that the Groveland Fire Department responded to a stubborn four alarm house fire on Saturday night. At 10:35 p.m. the Groveland Fire Department was dispatched to 25 Broad Street following a 911 call from a neighbor who had heard an explosion at the address, saw a fire start, and […]
Georgetown, Groveland and West Newbury Fire Departments Postpone Firefighter Memorial Event
Georgetown Fire Chief Fred Mitchell, Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine and West Newbury Fire Chief Michael Dwyer announce that this year’s Firefighter Memorial Sunday event will be postponed until further notice. Each year, the event is held on the second Sunday in June to honor firefighters who have dedicated their lives to serving their communities […]
Groveland Fire Department Offers Grilling Safety Tips
Chief Robert Valentine would like to remind Groveland residents to practice safe grilling habits while cooking outdoors this season. Between 2014 and 2018, Massachusetts fire departments responded to 474 fires involving grills, hibachis or barbecues, according to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services. These fires caused 19 civilian injuries, seven firefighter injuries and $3.8 million […]
Groveland Fire Department Announces New Burning Permit Process
GROVELAND — Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine would like to announce that burning permits for the State Open Burning Season can now be applied for online. Burning permits from previous seasons do not carry over from year-to-year. All residents need to re-apply for a permit and can do so online by visiting the Groveland Fire Department’s website here. […]
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