Fire Destroys Historic Home and Barn on National Register
Blaze engulfs 186 Summer Avenue, as firefighters battle intense heat and heavy smoke for over 12 hours; no injuries...
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Early Morning Fire Destroys Historic Home and Garage on Summer Avenue
Reading, MA – At 1:04 AM on July 9, the Reading Public Safety Dispatch Center received a report from...
Northeast Metro Tech Sophomores Fabricate Metal Equipment Rack for Reading Fire Department
WAKEFIELD — Superintendent David DiBarri is pleased to share that three Northeast Metro Tech sophomores fabricated an equipment rack...
Town of Reading Names Richard Nelson Fire Chief
Longtime firefighter and Reading native Rick Nelson promoted after competitive selection process and unanimous Select Board vote Reading, MA...
Reading Awarded $11,703 in State Fire safety Grants
Money will fund protective equipment for local firefighters, along with fire safety education for students and seniors BOSTON – House...
Historic “Fountain #3” Returns to Reading
Reading, MA – The Reading Fire Department proudly welcomes back a treasured piece of its firefighting history, “Fountain #3,”...
Reading Fire Department Awarded $18,991 State Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant
Funding will be used to purchase firefighter structural turnout gear BOSTON – The Reading Fire Department has been awarded an...
37 Fire Service Leaders Graduate from Management Training Program
Reading Fire Department Assistant Chief Nelson Among the Graduates Multifaceted Course Supports Professional Development for Chiefs and Rising Officers...
North Reading Extinguishes Multi-Vehicle Fire
NORTH READING — Chief Don Stats reports that the North Reading Fire Department responded to and extinguished a multi-vehicle fire...
Select Board Begins Budget Process
Listen to this article Reading, MA — The Fiscal Year 2026 budget process got underway on Wednesday evening as...