Gardner MA Fire Department Does Summer Training on Thursdays In the Gardner Fire Department, Thursdays are one of the Training Days in the Summer. We are showing a photo posted of Tower 1. The Gardner Fire Department stated, “From June through September, Thursday training sessions are dedicated to operator qualification.Continue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Rescues an Egg From Gardner Fire Department: “Today, Group 3 perfected their technique using hydraulic extraction tools. One member lifted the cinder block with the spreaders while another member used the cutters to carefully remove an egg without breaking it.” We are also showing you a photoContinue Reading

Special Weather Advisory for Sunday, March 23, 2025 The National Weather Service has issued a Weather Advisory due to Elevated Fire Concerns in effect until 7pm on Sunday March 23rd. “The combination of low relative humidity values near 20 percent and northwest winds gusting 20 to 30 mph in theContinue Reading

Deep Dive with the Chair Man and Chair Lady – Residential Fire Prevention In this episode of our “Deep Dive” series, Gardner Magazine covers Residential Fire Prevention. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY.Continue Reading

Publisher’s Note: While 4 generations of Hulette’s in the Fire Department have made a positive impact on the Chair City, the Hulette’s have started yet another tradition with Sully the Comfort Dog who lives with Lieutenant Eric John Hulette. Sully is loved by people everywhere he goes. 4 Generations ofContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Reveals Engine 2 – Sutphen Heavy Duty Custom Pumper There’s nothing like a beautiful new fire truck! This machine has a wheelbase of 180 inches, a travel height of just under 10 feet, and a travel length of more than 30 feet. It has a Heavy-Duty CustomContinue Reading

GFD Lifts Outdoor Open Fire Ban, Reminds of GFD Cooking-Camp Fire Policy and Outdoor Brush and Yard Debris Prohibition Gardner Fire Chief Gregory Lagoy’s Press Release states “Due to the recent transition to a more normal, seasonal weather pattern, the open fire ban is lifted” Lifting of ban applies ONLYContinue Reading

Fire Danger Very Serious in Greater Gardner MA The Gardner Fire Department posted a very serious message on November 16, 2024: “Sadly, we are still continuing to respond to people illegally burning in their yards on a daily bases. We thank all the citizens who have called these fires inContinue Reading

Extreme Fire Hazard Persists in Greater Gardner Area Because of dry conditions, all outdoor fires are dangerous right now. In most area communities, any outdoor burning is prohibited. If you have any questions, please contact your local Fire Department. Drought Map of Massachusetts on 11-7-24 Gardner and surrounding communities areContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Extinguishes Car Fire on Mill Street No injuries were reported in the car fire which prompted a response by Group 4 of the Gardner Fire Department on the evening of November 3, 2024. The fire was promptly extinguished. Check Alarms In a previous post, the Gardner FireContinue Reading

Dry Conditions Prompt Red Flag Warning A Red Flag Warning is in Effect in the state of Massachusetts for Saturday October 26, 2024. From the National Weather Service: ..RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING FOR MASSACHUSETTS… * AFFECTED AREA…AllContinue Reading

Gardner Fire Department Urges Caution to Avoid Fires The Gardner Fire Department urged caution in a post, ” Please be very careful if you have any type of a cooking or ornamental fire in your yard. Please keep a very close eye on it and make sure its not toContinue Reading