Chief Paul Parisi and the Ipswich Fire Department remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks ahead for Daylight Saving Time this weekend. Daylight Saving Time begins at 2 a.m. on Sunday, March 10, and clocks will be moved ahead one hour at that time. Smoke alarms that are […]
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Police and Fire Departments Share Winter Storm Safety Tips Ahead of Tomorrow’s Storm
The 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 […]
Read moreFire Department Receives $14,251 Grant for Firefighter Safety Equipment
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 […]
Read moreIpswich Firefighters Battle 2-Alarm Blaze at Machine Shop
IPSWICH — Chief Paul Parisi reports that the Ipswich Fire Department on Monday responded to a two-alarm fire at a machine shop. The Emergency Communications staff received a call at 3:16 p.m. Monday, Feb. 5, about a fire at 24 Hayward St. Police and fire crews were immediately dispatched to the scene. When in route, […]
Read moreIpswich Fire Department Urges Residents to Properly Mark Their Addresses
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 […]
Read moreOpen Burning Season in High Gear
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 moreIpswich Fire Department Offers Safety Tips for Cooking This Holiday Season
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 […]
Read moreIpswich Fire Department, With Aid of Ipswich Police Officers, Knocks Down 2-Alarm Overnight Fire
IPSWICH — Fire Chief Paul Parisi and Police Chief Paul Nikas report that public safety officers in Ipswich responded to a two-alarm fire overnight. At 12:29 a.m. Thursday, dispatchers received a 911 call from a resident at 89 North Ridge Road. Police officers reached the scene first, reporting an active fire. They were followed seconds […]
Read moreIpswich Fire Reminds Residents to Change Clocks, Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends
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 […]
Read moreIpswich Police and Fire Departments Share Tips to Stay Safe This Halloween
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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