Reading Fire Department Implements New Advanced Lifesaving Equipment to Improve Patient Outcomes in Medical Emergencies
First department in New England to deploy Zoll’s Zenix technology (READING, MA – March 9, 2026) – The Reading...
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Reading Police Department and Law Enforcement Partners Investigating Bomb Threat at Supermarket; Determine Threat Not Credible
READING — The Reading Police Department and law enforcement partners are investigating a bomb threat that was called into...
Reading Assistant Chief John Keough Graduates from Statewide Chief Fire Officer Program
Local fire leader among 43 chiefs and senior officers completing the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s intensive management and leadership training....
Reading Police and Fire Respond to Three-Alarm Fire on James Road; Firefighter and Resident Injured
Fire in 2½-story home displaces two residents as mutual aid crews battle flames in freezing conditions; cause under investigation...
27 Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy
Woburn Recruit Recognized as Outstanding Student STOW—State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced...
Reading Firefighter Tristan McPherson Graduates Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Chief Richard Nelson joins State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine in recognizing local recruit’s completion of intensive 10-week training...
Celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month with Reading’s Public Safety Team!
RPL and Public Safety Officers team up to highlight the endless possibilities of a free library card this September...
Reading and State Fire Investigators Believe Summer Avenue Fire Was Intentionally Set
Tipsters Asked to Contact Arson Watch Reward Program READING—Reading Fire Chief Richard Nelson, Reading Police Chief David J. Clark,...
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...
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...