Topsfield Fire Department prides itself in the belief that we are life long learners and training is a critical component of our job. 2020 has not been an ordinary year. One of the many, many events impacted by COVID 19 is graduations. This year we celebrate two of our staff who have continued their education […]
Residents Encouraged to Take Part in Emergency Preparedness Virtual Meeting
For Immediate Release: Chief Jenifer Collins-Brown, Topsfield’s Emergency Management Director invites residents to take part in a virtual meeting Monday the 19th at 7:00 PM regarding planning for natural disasters in town, done in conjunction with FEMA and the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC). Details regarding the focus of the meeting are in the link […]
Woman Flown to Hospital After Route 1 Accident
Yesterday evening, North Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center began receiving phone calls for a serious motor vehicle crash in front of 111 Boston Street. The calls to 911 gave various locations, but all reported the accident to be serious. Topsfield Police and Firefighters arrived within two minutes and began assessing the scene and the injuries. […]
Topsfield Firefighters and Police Respond to Bicyclist Struck
On the evening of September 9th 2020, the North Shore Regional Emergency Communications Center began receiving 911 calls reporting a person struck by a motor vehicle on Bare Hill Road near the Rail Trail crossing. Police units arrived in minutes, followed by Car 1 and Ambulance 1. Chief Collins-Brown and the duty crew of firefighters […]
Town of Topsfield Modified September 11th Remembrance
Chief Collins-Brown announces a modified September 11th Remembrance for the Town of Topsfield this year on 9/11/2020. The ceremony will be extremely brief and in compliance with federal, state, and local guidelines so as not to risk the spread of Coronavirus. The chief invites anyone interested in participating to come to the Town Common at […]
Topsfield Fire Awarded $36,000 in From 2 Separate Grants
Chief Jenifer Collins-Brown is pleased to announce that this past week, the Topsfield Fire Department was notified by Senator Joan Lovely’s Office of 2 separate Grants that were awarded to the department, totaling in $36,333.33 in funds to help our mission. The first grant was a Federal Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) in the amount […]
Topsfield Firefighters Respond to Vehicle/Wood Shop Fire
For Immediate Release: Chief Jenifer Collins-Brown reports that at approximately 9:15 PM, the North Shore Emergency Regional Communications Center dispatched the Topsfield Fire Department to 55 Main St, Village Wood Working Shop for a reported unoccupied box truck on fire with flames impinging on the structure. The duty crew for the night was already tied […]
Topsfield Fire Department to Bolster Fire Prevention Efforts with FM Global Grant
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: June 23, 2020 TOPSFIELD, Mass.—The Topsfield Fire Department has received a $1,400 fire prevention grant from FM Global, one of the world’s largest commercial property insurers. The award will be used to assist with pre-incident planning to efficiently collect and track data related to local community buildings. The […]
Topsfield Fire Phase 3 Parameters
Chief Jenifer Collins-Brown announces the Phase 3 Reopening Plan as it pertains to the functions of the Topsfield Fire Department. Addressed are building security, home inspections and fire prevention inspections, and other operations of the Fire Department. Please see the accompanying PDF Document to review TFD’s Phase 3 plan, phases 3 and 4 are subject […]
Topsfield Public Safety Personnel Commended for Life Saving Measures
For Immediate Release: Fire Chief Jenifer Collins-Brown 27 High Street Topsfield, MA 01983 On Wednesday July 1, 2020, at 5:06 pm, the North Shore Regional Communications Center received an emergency call from staff at a group home in Topsfield reporting an adult client that was choking. Telecommunicators at the Northshore Regional Emergency Communications Center […]
