Author: Katelyn Goddard

The Swansea Fire Department has been noticing an increase in cars parked in fire lanes and in front of fire hydrants. As a reminder, NEVER park in a fire lane or in front of a hydrant, even if your hazardRead More

SWANSEA — Chief Eric Hajder is pleased to report that three Swansea firefighters recently graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA).   Richard Albernaz from Station 1, Bruce Katz from Station 2, and Landon Rowe from Station 4 were amongRead More

SWANSEA— Chief Eric Hajder is pleased to report that the Swansea Fire Department received a $19,000 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. The Swansea Fire Department will use the funding toRead More

SWANSEA — Chief Eric Hajder and the Swansea Fire Department would like to provide safety tips to ensure residents stay safe while baking and preparing their holiday meals over the coming days and weeks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA),Read More

SWANSEA — Chief Eric Hajder and the Swansea Fire Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks back for daylight saving time this weekend. Daylight saving time ends on Sunday,Read More

SWANSEA — Fire Chief Eric Hajder and the Swansea Fire Department are urging all residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and to follow several basic tips to help protect their loved ones during Fire Prevention Week, which is beingRead More

Dedication Will Coincide With 20th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001 Attacks SWANSEA — Fire Chief Eric Hajder would like to invite the community and members of the media to a dedication ceremony for the Town of Swansea’s new Sept. 11Read More

SWANSEA — Fire Chief Eric Hajder and the Swansea Fire Department are recommending that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for potentially serious storm impacts as Tropical Storm Elsa is forecast to impact New England late tonightRead More

SWANSEA — With extreme temperatures expected through Wednesday, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director Eric Hajder would like to provide residents with the following hot weather safety tips. Massachusetts is currently under a heat advisory. Temperatures are forecast to be in theRead More

SWANSEA — With summer in full swing and the Fourth of July holiday fast approaching, Police Chief Marc Haslam and Fire Chief Eric Hajder would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks in Massachusetts is illegal andRead More