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Firefighter Safety

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Winchester firefighter holding new SCBA equipment, symbolizing improved safety and readiness thanks to a state grant.
Safety

Winchester Fire Department Receives State Grant for Safety Equipment

Winchester firefighters, who previously relied on self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) units dating back to 2005, can now replace every single one thanks to a new $150,000 state grant.

Ben Foster·April 11, 2026
Massachusetts firefighters in full gear inspecting new safety equipment, including thermal imaging cameras and turnout gear, inside a modern fire station, symbolizing enhanced readiness.
Safety

Massachusetts Awards $5 Million in State Grants to Fire Departments for Safety Equipment

The Healey-Driscoll Administration has awarded $5 million through its Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, providing critical funding for turnout gear, thermal imaging cameras, and other essential tools to 307 fire departments across Massachusetts.

Ben Foster·April 1, 2026
New firefighter safety equipment, including modern turnout gear and thermal imaging cameras, displayed in a Massachusetts fire department, funded by a state grant.
Tools & Equipment

Massachusetts Awards $5 Million in Grants for New Fire Department Safety Equipment

Massachusetts has awarded $5 million through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, providing 307 fire departments with funds for new turnout gear, thermal imaging cameras, and other critical tools to meet safety standards.

Ben Foster·April 1, 2026