Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

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fire service leaders in dress uniform
Fire apparatus on a city street
Hazmat technicians preparing a specialized meter
Large mobile dispatch and firefighter rehab vehicles
This image advertises a "Side-by-Side Sprinkler Demonstration" hosted by the Belchertown Fire Department on Tuesday, August 4, at 6:30 pm at 59 State Street, Belchertown. It highlights the difference between fire sprinklers and no sprinklers with a dramatic fire image, featuring logos of the Belchertown Fire Department and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Fire Academy staff reviewing a new training prop
This image is a poster for National Campfire Day with safety tips: checking with local officials, keeping fires small, having water or a shovel to extinguish fires, supervising fires, and ensuring fires are out before leaving.
20 new firefighters in front of a ladder truck
Hazmat technicians and medical personnel next to specialized apparatus
This image advertises a "Side-by-Side Sprinkler Demonstration" hosted by the Belchertown Fire Department on Tuesday, August 4, at 6:30 pm at 59 State Street, Belchertown. It highlights the difference between fire sprinklers and no sprinklers with a dramatic fire image, featuring logos of the Belchertown Fire Department and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services.
Firefighter training trailer
Firefighter holing a torch in front of a training fire
Red gasoline container with a yellow spout on a concrete surface. Background includes greenery and a residential building. Overlaid text provides safety tips: store gasoline in a shed or detached garage, keep away from heat and flames, let equipment cool before refueling, and use approved containers. Heading: "Gasoline Safety," and bottom text advises against storing gasoline indoors.
Three firefighters climbing an aerial ladder
Fallen firefighters memorial
Falmouth fire investigation
The image is a water safety advisory that shows a person sitting beside a swimming pool with a child swimming. Text reads: "Water Safety for Kids. Children need adult supervision near pools, lakes, and beaches. Don't read, use your phone, or leave the area while kids are in and around water.
A black kettle grill with assorted vegetables and meats cooking on a sunny lawn. Text provides grilling safety tips, such as keeping the grill away from buildings and branches, and not using it on porches or balconies. A red banner advises keeping kids away from grills and flammable items.
Hazmat technicians working around a commercial building
Fire apparatus with a rainbow in the background
Firefighters, bomb techs, and hazmat techs on a suburban street
Firefighters training for trench rescue
Office sign reading "Fire Safety"
Firefighter support vehicles along the beach
Firefighters examining an electric vehicle
Fire apparatus in a wooded area
New firefighters on and around a ladder truck
This is a promotional image for the 31st Annual Massachusetts Fire & Life Safety Conference 2026. The event is titled "Heating Up Safety: From Hot Topics to Cooler Solutions," and will take place at the Wellsworth Hotel & Conference Center in Southbridge, MA from Wednesday, September 16 to Thursday, September 17, 2026. It is planned by the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Public Fire & Life Safety Education Task Force. The SAFE (Student Awareness of Fire Education) logo and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services seal are displayed. A web address for more information is provided.
New firefighters on and around a ladder truck
A doctor is conducting a skin cancer screening on another individual in front of a fire engine with the text "Free Skin Cancer Screenings For Firefighters,"
Firefighter rehab unit at a fire scene
A curious dog with a fire extinguisher in the background and the text "pet fire safety day"
memorial to a fallen firefighter
Firefighters training for rope rescue
Firefighters are standing outside a building, drinking from red water bottles. The scene emphasizes hydration, with the text "Stay Healthy... Stay Hydrated!" prominently displayed.
Fallen firefighter memorial
Fall River fire engine and firefighters at the scene of a fatal fire
State Fire Marshal's office code compliance officer
Exterior and interior of a mobile command post
This image is a public safety notice featuring pool chemical safety tips. The tips include: always follow manufacturer's instructions, store chemicals in a dry, secure area, and use separate scoops for each chemical. The bottom highlights a reminder: "powder in the water, never water in the powder." The text is overlaid on a background showing pool chemical containers near a swimming pool.
Hazmat vehicles and firefighters near a home
Three firefighters climbing an aerial ladder
Firefighter honored at award ceremony
The image is a graphic providing a World Cup venue tip. It advises "Pack Light. Enter Faster," stating that all items are subject to inspection and prohibited items won't be held at stadium entrances. It also suggests reviewing official venue rules. There's a QR code and an icon prompting to check bag size. The image includes the text "Match Ready Massachusetts" and "#MatchReadyMA" at the bottom.
A melted smoke alarm with the text: "When Was the Last Time You Tested Your Smoke Alarms?" and "Protect yourself and the people you care for. Don’t wait until it’s too late."
Firefighters training for water rescue