Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
@MassDFS

DFS supports the Massachusetts fire service and helps all our communities stay safe from fires, explosions, and other hazards.

 Stow, MA
mass.gov/dfs
Joined August 2012
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Congratulations to the members of Career Recruit #Class342! They're graduating from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy next week after 10 long weeks of foundational training. Join us in Stow on 10/2/26 at 11:00 am!
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DFS, @WSFD01089, @NAofSFM, and @NFPA will be at @TheBigEFair TODAY to promote fire safety and advance Fire Prevention week. Join us at noon by the Massachusetts Building!
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Tomorrow's home fire sprinkler demo at @TheBigEFair has been called off, but the @NAofSFM, @WSFD01089, & @NFPA will still be on hand to promote fire safety in advance of #FirePreventionWeek. Meet fire service leaders from across New England at noon by the Massachusetts building!
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Happy 9th Birthday to AK9 McDonald! This good boy is from the @MassStatePolice Fire Investigation Unit assigned to @MassFireMarshal. He works with his handler, Trooper Bourdon, as an ignitable liquid-detection K9 in southeastern Massachusetts. Enjoy your special day, McDonald!
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The DFS Special Operations team supported last week's @MassTechRescue challenge with a Rehab unit for participants' health and safety; an ISU for communications, conferencing, & mapping; and drones for aerial imagery. (Thanks to @CentralMASparks for all those sandwiches!)
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Congratulations to the Mass Fire Academy's most recent Fire Officer II class! After more than 60 hours of classroom instruction and homework, they've honed their leadership abilities and developed a wide range of management skills vital on the fireground and in the firehouse.
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#TechRescue Tuesday: @masstechrescue held its annual Battle of the Masses challenge last week, with technical rescue teams from across Massachusetts showcasing their skills. Many members of the Massachusetts Fire Academy's Technical Rescue Group are also on these regional teams.
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Did you know that #CarbonMonoxide is a leading cause of accidental poisoning? You don't need to carry a special meter like this one, but you do need working #CO alarms on every level of your home! Read more: bit.ly/3NjZFWQ
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DFS, @WSFD01089, @NAofSFM, and @NFPA will host a live fire demonstration at @TheBigEFair on Friday to showcase the lifesaving power of home fire sprinklers. Sprinklers protect people, pets, and property -- see them in action on 9/25 at noon by the Massachusetts Building!
A large fire erupts inside a model room labeled "Without Fire Sprinklers," while another labeled "With Fire Sprinklers" remains unaffected. The event, featuring State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and West Springfield Fire Chief CJ Bartone, is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm near the Massachusetts Building during the Big E. Logos for West Springfield Fire, the State Fire Marshal, and the Big E appear, with text emphasizing the importance of fire sprinklers.

ALT A large fire erupts inside a model room labeled "Without Fire Sprinklers," while another labeled "With Fire Sprinklers" remains unaffected. The event, featuring State Fire Marshal Jon Davine and West Springfield Fire Chief CJ Bartone, is scheduled for September 25, 2026, at 12:00 pm near the Massachusetts Building during the Big E. Logos for West Springfield Fire, the State Fire Marshal, and the Big E appear, with text emphasizing the importance of fire sprinklers.
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Yom Kippur begins tonight at sundown. G'mar chatrima tova to all our friends who celebrate!
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Sept. 20-26, 2026, is the International Week of #Deaf People. Did you know that specialized #SmokeAlarms are available w/ flashing lights & vibrations? If you or a loved one are Deaf or hard of hearing, please be sure you're protected by smoke alarms that account for your needs.
fire safety infographic from the Department of Fire Services highlighting smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features illustrations of smoke alarms with flashing lights and vibration features. The message emphasizes the importance of having working smoke alarms in every home. Text includes: "Smoke alarms are important fire safety tools. Everyone needs working smoke alarms on every level of their home." and "Smoke alarms are available for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They use flashing lights and vibrations to warn you of a fire." The bottom text reads: "Fire Safety is for Everyone!

ALT fire safety infographic from the Department of Fire Services highlighting smoke alarms for people who are deaf or hard of hearing. It features illustrations of smoke alarms with flashing lights and vibration features. The message emphasizes the importance of having working smoke alarms in every home. Text includes: "Smoke alarms are important fire safety tools. Everyone needs working smoke alarms on every level of their home." and "Smoke alarms are available for people who are Deaf or hard of hearing. They use flashing lights and vibrations to warn you of a fire." The bottom text reads: "Fire Safety is for Everyone!
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DFS Hazmat techs responded to 5 mercury calls last month alone. Mercury is toxic! If you have a mercury spill at home, call 9-1-1, open the windows, and keep kids/pets clear. Better yet, safely dispose of mercury products before they become a hazard: bit.ly/4wNlinI
This image is a public safety announcement about mercury thermometers. It includes a broken mercury thermometer with visible mercury droplets. The text warns that mercury is toxic to people and wildlife and advises calling 9-1-1 immediately and opening windows if a thermometer breaks. It also advises keeping kids and pets away from a mercury spill and not trying to clean it up manually. The image suggests replacing mercury thermometers and checking for local hazardous waste disposal options. A phone number, 866-9MERCURY, is provided for more information.

ALT This image is a public safety announcement about mercury thermometers. It includes a broken mercury thermometer with visible mercury droplets. The text warns that mercury is toxic to people and wildlife and advises calling 9-1-1 immediately and opening windows if a thermometer breaks. It also advises keeping kids and pets away from a mercury spill and not trying to clean it up manually. The image suggests replacing mercury thermometers and checking for local hazardous waste disposal options. A phone number, 866-9MERCURY, is provided for more information.

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Shout-out to our brothers and sisters at the Gotham City Fire Department on #BatmanDay 2026!
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While members of our military have taken to the sky for over 100 years, the Nat'l Security Act of 1947 went into effect #OTD in 1947 and made the @usairforce a separate branch of the US military. Happy birthday #USAF, and thanks to all members, past and present, for your service!
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The third Friday in September is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. Today we remember and honor our service members who were prisoners of war and those who are still missing in action -- and we recognize the families who lost loved ones and still keep an empty seat at the table.
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Congratulations to Firefighter Peter Reardon of @BrocktonFire, Massachusetts' 2026 Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year! A well-earned honor for a highly respected professional. Read more about this year's conference: mass.gov/news/brockton-firef…
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For years, Firefighter Chuck Vinciulla of the @WalthamFireDept has been seen showing kids how to "get low and go" in a dynamic photo on our conference booth backdrop. We were delighted to meet him in person yesterday at this year's Fire & Life Safety Education Conference!
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We're having a great time at this year's Fire & Life Safety Education Conference. Thank you to all our attendees and guests, including @SouthbridgeFire Chief Normandin, Secretary Lipson and our keynote speakers from @Mass_Aging, and members of the Fire & Life Safety Task Force!
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Greetings from Southbridge and the 31st annual Fire & Life Safety Education Conference!
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DFS Hazmat technicians supported #NewBedfordMA FD at the scene of an ammonia leak in a large cold storage facility. Techs wearing the appropriate protective equipment made repeated entries to locate and mitigate the leak with the constant assistance of local firefighters.
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