The West Newbury and Merrimac Fire Departments would like to share important smoke alarm safety information with residents. In support of the Fire Chiefs Association…
Department of Fire Services (DFS) and Massachusetts Municipal Police Training Committee (MPTC) ASHER instructors delivered another ALERRT Active Attack Integrated Response (AAIR) course recently at…
Chief Larry Fisher and the Merrimac Fire Department are seeking applications for a full-time Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic preferred). If you are dedicated to growth and improvement,…
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts.
Team photo of the search crew that trekked into a Merrimac swamp Friday night to find a lost 7-year-old boy. (Photo Courtesy Merrimac Police Department)…
The Merrimac Fire is pleased to share that the department has received eight ballistic vests as part of the FY25 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant. Ballistic…
REMINDER: Residents will vote on a request for a Proposition 2 1/2 override to hire four additional firefighters at Town Meeting on Monday, April 28,…
Adding four additional firefighters will ensure two trained firefighters/EMTs are on-duty 24 hours a day. Currently, we rely on a per-diem system where members sign…
We manage a wide range of calls, and ensuring sufficient staffing is crucial for both community and firefighter safety. Adequate staffing enables firefighters to respond…
This slide illustrates the persistent challenge faced by the community, with concurrent calls occurring 58-81% of the year. The incidence of simultaneous calls significantly elevates…