Just after 5:30 PM yesterday evening, Topsfield Fire and Police were dispatched to a house on Washington Street for a possible fire in the kitchen. 5 minutes later, Engine 3 arrived followed closely by Truck 1, Engine 2, and Ambulance 1 bringing a total of 8 members to the scene. Captain Collins-Brown assumed command of […]
Firefighters’ Efforts Come Full Circle
December 3rd 2016 was on track to be a fun day filled with celebration and community fun as the members of the Topsfield Fire Department finished up preparations to pick up Santa Claus at the North Pole on the new ladder truck for the annual Holiday on the Green. Just before Santa took his ride, […]
Topsfield Fire Awarded Education Grant
Interim Fire Chief Richard Harris is proud to announce the acquisition of another tool to fight fire before it breaks out. This past Friday, fire departments across the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, including the Topsfield Fire Department, were awarded grants from the Student Awareness Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program. Two grant were applied for by Captain Collins-Brown […]
Topsfield Firefighters Fight For Air
Every February for the past several years, members of the Topsfield Fire Department take part in a selfless fundraiser “The Race Up Boston Place.” The goal? To help the American Lung Association raise awareness and much needed funds to research, treat, and someday sure lung disease. Lung disease is a debilitating condition that affects scores […]
Topsfield Fire Department November Newsletter
TOPSFIELD – Chief Ronald Giovannacci is pleased to share the Topsfield Fire Department’s incident log for the month of November.
Holiday Walk Annual Bonfire Rescheduled for Tonight
Chief Ronald Giovannacci would like to extend an invite to all to the annual bonfire happening tonight at 7 PM that was re-scheduled from last night. Although a difficult decision Chief Giovannacci has stated that the inconsistent weather last night, particularly the sudden strong gusts of wind, were the reason for postponing the event. He […]
Massachusetts New Smoke Detector Laws
Fire Chief Ronald P. Giovannacci would like to remind the public, especially any realtors or homeowners looking to sell their 1 or 2 family home of the new smoke detector requirements that came into effect yesterday, December 1, 2016. “The new version of the code addresses some inconsistencies and gray areas that led to confusion […]
Topsfield Fire Department October Newsletter
TOPSFIELD – Chief Ronald Giovannacci is pleased to share the Topsfield Fire Department’s incident log for the month of October. In addition to regular operations, firefighters were stationed at the Topsfield Fair, which ran from late September through Oct. 10.
Topsfield Fire Responds to Man Trapped in Floor Collapse
Chief Ronald Giovannacci reports that at 5:49 PM Monday evening while already working at a medical aid on Boston Street, the Topsfield Fire Department was dispatched for a report of a person who was stuck in a structural collapse of a porch on Hill Street. Units arrived on scene to find the male caller trapped […]
Invitation for Fire Apparatus for Topsfield Fair Parade
Topsfield Fair Parade Fire Apparatus Invitation Chief Giovannacci would like to extend this invitation for any fire apparatus wishing to appear in the Topsfield Fair Opening Day Parade 2016. Click the link above for more information on the parade.
