Stow Fire Department

Last night our members were able to participate in the Stow Police Department Citizens Academy Finale!

Good news!

Gleasondale Road (and surrounding areas) has been reopened. Thank you to Hudson Light and Power and Stow Highway Department for all your hard work!

Gleasondale Road is closed in the area of Cross Street due to the tree down incident last night. A detour is in place to assist

Due to a tree down on Cross Street there is a power outage effecting approx. 1,000 homes in town. Stow Fire, Stow Police Department, Stow Highway Department, and Hudson Light and Power are working to restore the power, clear the tree and open the roadway.

The National Weather Service in Boston Norton has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning. 60 mph wind gusts are expected Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

On Wednesday 7/17 between 6 and 9pm there will be a low helicopter in the area of the Fire Station. This helicopter is part of a training. If using the Marble Hill Conservation area during this time please use caution while crossing the field.

See a white ProEMS ambulance around town? No need to worry, our Friends at Pro EMS are lending us a truck while Rescue 16 and Rescue 17 are out for repairs. By using this loaner ambulance our members are still able to respond to and transport patients without relying on neighboring towns.

Way to go Stow Police Department LT!

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Happy 4th of July from your Friends at the Stow Fire Department!

Remember, leave fire works to the professionals!

List of 2024 July 4th fireworks displays in Massachusetts This year, many communities across Massachusetts are holding fireworks displays for July 4. See if your town is on the list.

Congratulations to Bolton Police Department Chief Nelson who officially retired today! Chief Nelson started his public safety career as a on-call Firefighter and EMT for the Stow Fire Department for almost 10 years before becoming a police officer in Bolton. We wish you a long and happy retirement!

Congratulations to Bolton Police Chief Warren “Bumper” Nelson, who has officially retired today, June 30th, 2024, after 32 years of loyal service to the Town of Bolton.

He began his career in public safety working as a call firefighter and special officer in Stow and as an auxiliary police officer in Wayland, before joining the Bolton Police Department as a Patrolman in 1992. He progressed through the ranks as a Patrol Supervisor, Sergeant, and Lieutenant before becoming Chief in 2015.

During his time as Chief, he brought in programs beneficial to community safety, such as establishing an unwanted/expired medication turn-in location at the Public Safety Building; implementing policy to equip officers with nasal naloxone to help save those experiencing drug overdose; acquiring solar powered speed display signage to encourage traffic safety; and he ensured the department continued in its proud tradition of community involvement during events such as “Walk to School Days”, parades, and with various local youth organizations.

Through endless days, late night call-outs, holidays, weekends, storms, crises of every variety and a global pandemic…Thank you for all your years of service, Chief.

617, your sector is 55/50, and you can code 5! We’ll take it from here. Enjoy your well-deserved retirement.

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services will be conducting training tomorrow. During this training residents near the Fire academy (State Road) may hear loud noises as part of the training

A one-day course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy will include some loud noises on our Stow campus on Tuesday, 6/25/24. Four explosions may be audible in surrounding communities at some point between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm. The sound is no cause for alarm. Stow Fire Department Stow Police Department Sudbury, MA Police Department Maynard, MA Fire Department Maynard Police Department Hudson MA Fire Department Hudson Massachusetts Police Department Wayland Massachusetts FIRE Department WAYLAND, MA POLICE DEPARTMENT

Happy ending to what could have been another tragic story! Awesome job by the Life Guard, Town of Acton, Mass. Police and Acton Fire Department

**Press Release** Child Rescued from Pool by Lifeguard https://jgpr.net/2024/06/23/acton-police-and-fire-departments-assist-after-child-rescued-from-pool-by-lifeguard/

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch in effect now until 8pm.

A few tornadoes likely Scattered damaging wind gusts to 70 mph likely Scattered large hail events to 1.5 inches in diameter possible

Thunderstorms will develop this afternoon across eastern New York and track eastward across the watch area through the day. Supercells capable of damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected.

A Tornado Watch means conditions are favorable for tornadoes and severe thunderstorms in and close to the watch area. Persons in these areas should be on the lookout for threatening weather conditions and listen for later statements and possible warnings.

Some tips from our friends at the Berlin Fire & EMS Department on staying cool on this hot day!

Planning on swimming to beat the heat this weekend? Don’t let your fun turn to tragedy! Always have somebody near by that is able to call 911 when help is needed!

Last week a crew with Rescue 16 took part in an active threat MCI drill in West Boylston. This drill was hosted by the BIDMC Disaster medicine fellowship program and was a great experience for our members to be apart of!

From our friends at Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services is advising nearby residents of an upcoming training that will include four small explosions on the Stow campus. The sound may be audible in surrounding communities at some point between 11:00 am and 3:00 pm.

On Tuesday, June 25, first responders from across Massachusetts will be attending a course at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy that includes four small blasts. The sound is no cause for alarm.

The Department of Fire Services will post advisories on its Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and X (formerly Twitter) accounts as the date approaches.

Tomorrow (6/15/2024) crews will be conducting live fire training behind the fire station at 511 Great Road. Residents and visitors may notice smoke between 9am and 4pm

Our recruits practiced with fire extinguishers last night. Remember PASS! Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep.

Congratulations to Maggie who won a raffle prize for a ride to school in a fire truck! Maggie cashed in her certificate today and rode to school in style.

Tomorrow (6/13/2024) crews will be conducting live fire extinguisher training behind the fire station at 511 Great Road. Residents and visitors may notice smoke between 6pm and 10pm

Today, members of the District 14 Technical Rescue Team conducted a training to simulate two lost hikers in the Town Forest. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Incident Support Unit and Drone were used to support the training operation. Both of these resources are available to supplement the Stow Fire Department during search and rescue incidents.

Stow Rescue 16 participated in this drill today

On Tuesday June 11th, members of the Stow Fire Department will be training with the Mass Fire District 14 Technical Rescue Team in the Town of Stow, MA Town Forest. There will be increased Fire Department presence in the Bradley Lane parking lot and along the blue and white trails.

Engine 14 is clearing the scene of a Working Fire in Maynard. Today, crews were assigned as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT). This crew of firefighters have the assignment of rescuing firefighters that become lost, trapped or injured. This is the 3rd building fire Stow Firefighters have responded to this week.

On Friday May 31st, Stow Firefighters responded to a home on Circuit Drive for a fire called in by a neighbor. Crews arrived and extinguished an outdoor fire which involved electrical equipment for a pool. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the District 14 Fire Investigation Team

Today crews took advantage of the weather and conducted training with Marine 1 on Lake Boon. Over the past month, Fire Departments across the state have responded to multiple fatal drownings. Don’t be a victim, be water smart!

Road closure!

Starting this evening, Common Road will be closed from Library Hill to just east of the library until completion of the Randall Library project.

Last night, Stow Engine 14 and Car 20 responded to assist Maynard Firefighters IAFF Local 1947 during their building fire