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The Ipswich Police Department, in collaboration with the U.S. Drug Enforcement Agency and community partners, will hold an event to collect prescription drugs on Saturday, April 27. The annual Drug Take Back Day will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Middle High School. It will be combined with the annual Touch […]
Read moreThe Police and Fire Departments would like to share the following safety tips ahead of tomorrow’s expected storm. At this time, the National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Winter Storm Warning across Massachusetts for Tuesday, Feb. 13. Snow accumulations of as many as 7-13 inches are possible, with wind gusts potentially approaching 40 miles […]
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Chief Paul Parisi is pleased to report that the Ipswich Fire Department received a $14,251 grant from the Department of Fire Services Fiscal Year 2024 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. Fire departments across Massachusetts were invited to apply to the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant program, which provides reimbursement on purchases of 135 different types of […]
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A house fire doubles in size every minute. A heart attack victim’s chances of survival drop dramatically with each minute that life-saving care is not provided. In fact, many emergencies that our first responders deal with on a daily basis require the quickest possible action to produce a favorable outcome. That is why the Ipswich […]
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Recent storms and downed limbs and brush from this summer and fall year has Ipswich residents cleaning up and burning debris from around their property. The open burning season began on January 15th and runs through May 1st. A permit is required to burn brush. Fire Chief Paul J. Parisi reminded residents to take […]
Read moreChief Paul Nikas shares that the Ipswich Police Department received $30,467 in grant funds through the Edward J. Byrne Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program. The grant funding, allocated by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security’s Office of Grants and Research (OGR), was awarded to law enforcement agencies statewide to address public safety priorities. […]
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Chief Paul J. Parisi and the Ipswich Fire Department wish to share safety tips with community members as they plan to cook, bake and enjoy holiday meals in the coming weeks. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), Thanksgiving, Christmas and Christmas Eve are peak days for home cooking fires. During 2017–2021, unattended cooking […]
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Chief Paul Parisi and the Ipswich Fire Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks back for Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Daylight Saving Time ends on Sunday, Nov. 5, at 2 a.m., and clocks will move back one hour at that time. When changing […]
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Police Chief Paul Nikas, Fire Chief Paul J. Parisi, and the Ipswich Police and Fire Departments would like to share tips and guidance to help kids and families stay safe as they celebrate Halloween this year. Costume Safety Enjoy a safe and happy Halloween by following the below guidelines, courtesy the Food and Drug Administration […]
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With summer in full swing, Chief Paul J. Parisi and the Ipswich Fire Department would like to share grilling and outdoor cooking safety tips. According to the National Fire Prevention Association (NFPA), 64 percent of households across the nation own at least one grill, and approximately 10,600 home fires are started by grills. The Ipswich […]
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