At 3:36pm on Sunday, September 15th, the Georgetown Fire Department was dispatched to a reported car fire on Interstate 95 Southbound near Route 133. Upon arrival, Engine 4 reported a fully involved car fire. The car fire, along with a small brush fire was quickly extinguished by crews from Engine 4 and Engine 1. The 2008 Infinity was considered a total loss.
The Rowley Fire Department stood by on the 133 overpass in case further assistance was necessary.
On Friday, June 14th Georgetown Girl Scout Troop 82381 visited the GTFD to earn their Safety Badge. FF Donna Robbins taught them what to do if they got lost and with the help of FFs Chris Hunt and Vinny Gaudenzi they learned what to do if someone was choking The girls also enjoyed climbing on the trucks and ambulances to check them out. Before the girls left FFs Mike McManus, Peter Durkee and Vinny Gaudenzi brought the ladder truck out and extended the ladder for the girls to see FF McManus climb to they top
During the past school year, Georgetown Firefighters visited students in preschool – 6th grade to talk about fire safety. The firefighters conducted a survey with the 5th and 6th-grade students. The results of the survey gave us vital information regarding the fire safety habits of families in the community. The most important result we learned from these surveys is that many children said they do not do fire drills at home or have a meeting place outside of the home.
In today’s modern home, materials burn hotter and faster than ever before, giving you less time to escape. Smoke detectors are your first line of defense in getting notified of fire. Once the alarm sounds, getting out of the home quickly is critical. By planning escape routes, your family will have a better understanding of what to do and where to go. Having a meeting place outside the home will allow family members to account for everyone.
We’ve attached some valuable information from our friends at the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) to help establish a home fire safety plan, and what to do in the event of a fire to keep you and your family safe.
Georgetown Firefighters visited the Perley Preschool on Tuesday and Wednesday June 11 and 12 . This exercise works with the students to understand that they should not be afraid of firefighters in gear if they ever found themselves trapped during a fire.
Due to the predicted high winds today, burning is not allowed. Saturday, April 27, 2019
Due to the forecasted winds and the threat of fire spread, burning in Georgetown is not being allowed today, Friday, April 19, 2019
Georgetown Fire Department members Mike McManus and Brian Coolidge participated in this years Boston Marathon, held on Monday, April 15. Mike ran and completed his second Boston Marathon and Brian is the station leader for Medical Station 26, located in Kenmore Square.
Left: Mike McManus proudly wearing his 2019 Boston Marathon medal. Right: Brian Coolidge and his medical station team
Due to today’s elevated fire risk, burning is not allowed today (Monday, April 1, 2019)
Due to today’s high winds (Saturday March 23), burning will not be allowed.
The town of Georgetown is seeking qualified applicants for the position of full-time firefighter. Applications must be received by 5:00PM on January 30, 2019. Please see attached job announcement for more details.
Department Headquarters
47 Central Street
Georgetown, MA 01833
