CHESTERFIELD, MA – 21ST ANNUAL SAFE DAY Many agencies came together at New Hingham Regional Elementary to finalize our curriculum. Throughout the day students learned: first responders are trusted adults, first aid, the role of police, typical home hazards, outdoor fire safety, and water/ice safety. Students also participated in a mini firefighter muster and practiced skills in […]
CHESTERFIELD, MA – For the first time in three years, students and staff gathered for a day of learning with firefighters and EMTs. New Hingham’s 20th SAFE day took place last Friday with members of the Chesterfield Fire Department, Goshen Fire Department, Highland Ambulance and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The special day was […]
GOSHEN, MA – Goshen Fire Chief Sue Labrie was invited to stop in at this months Council on Aging luncheon on Tuesday to share some cooking tips with those in attendance. Cooking fires are the leading cause of house fires and house fire injuries – especially with people over the age of 65 who are twice […]
By BusinessWest Staff FLORENCE, MA — In 2011, it seemed a leukemia diagnosis was the worst thing that could happen to Gayle Bradley’s grandson. But in 2015, after four years of remission, the then-10-year-old Luke Bradley relapsed and also contracted bacterial meningitis. Luke spent six weeks in intensive care, suffered seizures, and barely survived the damage […]
Students, teachers and staff all showed off their true colors (this year is was purple) as the gathered in the gym to hear Fire Chief Sue Labrie announce the winners of the Dangers of Tobacco Poster Contest.
WILLIAMSBURG, MA – Goshen Fire Chief Susan Labrie was given a Community Champion award by Florence Bank this week for going above and beyond to make our region better. She was nominated by Linda Judd of Goshen. You might recall that Linda’s son Phil and daughter-in-law Jessica the their 4 sons lost their home to a […]
CUMMINGTON, MA – Smokey Bear helped us commandeer this pirate ship as it plied the midway path at the Cummington Fair during our shift teaching fire safety Thursday night. Many thanks to all the people that stopped by to say hello and to those who took the time to take a lesson. The Student Awareness […]
CHESTERFIELD, MA – ‘CHOOSE NOT TO USE’ – that was the theme of a lesson on Tobacco Awareness that was taught to New Hingham Regional Elementary school students today by Goshen Fire Chief Sue Labrie and Firefighter Jonathan Schwaiger. Since careless disposal of smoking material is the #1 cause of fatal house fire deaths in […]
Source: Daily Hampshire Gazette (Northampton, MA) By SEAN REAGAN CHESTERFIELD, MA – At New Hingham Elementary School, fire safety is fun. Joined by members of the Goshen and Chesterfield fire and police departments, the students celebrated the sixth annual SAFE (Student Awareness of Fire Education) Fire Safety Day with musters, crafts, safety skill drills and a […]
Source: Union-News (Springfield, MA) The Executive Office of Public Safety awarded Student Awareness of Fire Education grants yesterday to the city and three other area communities. Pittsfield will receive $5,225, Goshen gets $3,224, Lanesborough, $3,224, and Cummington, $3,115. SAFE grants are given to local fire departments for student fire-safety education in public schools. Training also […]