Can I Park in the Fire Lane?
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 Fire Department Offers Cooking Safety Tips for the Holiday Season
The holiday season is upon us, with Thanksgiving later this week. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, with more than three times the daily average for such incidents. ChristmasRead More
Swansea Firefighters Graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Swansea firefighters Lucas Canario, Madden Huck and James Stellakis were among 22 graduates from the Call/Volunteer Recruit Class #115. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Department of Fire Services) SWANSEA — Chief Eric Hajder of the Swansea Fire Department is pleased to report thatRead More
Swansea Fire Department Recognizes Veterans Day
Today, we honor veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including the members of our department who have admirably served. We are eternally grateful for their bravery, strength, and resilience. Their dedication to our country does not go unnoticed,Read More
Swansea Fire Department Extends Outdoor Fire Ban Through Nov. 15
SWANSEA — Chief Eric Hajder reports that the Swansea Fire Department and Town of Swansea officials are banning all outdoor fires until at least Friday, Nov. 15. The outdoor fire ban includes fires associated with fire pits, chimneys, outdoor fireplaces,Read More
Swansea Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. and clocks will move back one hour. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are vital in reducing deaths and injuries caused by fire. They give everyone in the homeRead More
Swansea Fire Department Recognizes National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protectRead More
Swansea Fire Department Offers Safety Tips for Halloween
The night of Oct. 31 is quickly approaching. Children will be out trick-or-treating, and everyone should take precautions to keep Halloween a safe event. From wearing appropriate attire to checking your children’s candy to driving safely, everyone plays a roleRead More
Swansea Fire Department Extinguishes House Fire on Birchwood Drive Tuesday Afternoon
SWANSEA — Chief Eric Hajder reports that the Swansea Fire Department extinguished a house fire on Birchwood Drive this afternoon. On Tuesday, Sept. 10, at approximately 1:22 p.m., Swansea Fire received a call for a report of a house fireRead More
Swansea Fire Department Shares Safety Tips for Emergency Preparedness Month
September is National Emergency Preparedness Month, which encourages families to discuss safety plans under this year’s theme, “Start a conversation.” According to FEMA, those who are informed about emergency preparedness are five times as likely to take action, protecting themselves,Read More