BRIDGEWATER — Police Chief Christopher D. Delmonte and Acting Fire Chief John Schlatz report that the Bridgewater Police and Fire Departments responded to a vehicle in Lake Nippenicket this morning. On Thursday, Nov. 16, at approximately 7:45 a.m., Bridgewater Police and Fire were dispatched to Lake Nippenicket for a report of a vehicle that drove […]
Bridgewater Fire Department Shares Scald Prevention Safety Tips During National Burn Awareness Week
BRIDGEWATER — Chief Michael P. MacDermott and the Bridgewater Fire Department would like to provide safety tips to residents as a part of National Burn Awareness Week. Burn Awareness Week, organized by the American Burn Association (ABA), began this year on Sunday, Feb. 5 and ends on Saturday, Feb. 11. This annual campaign serves as an […]
Bridgewater Fire Department Shares Safety Tips Ahead of Potential High Winds, Heavy Rainfall
According to the National Weather Service and Massachusetts Emergency Management Agency (MEMA), a potentially strong storm is expected to arrive in our area late Thursday, and remain until early Saturday. Possible impacts include damaging winds up to 65 mph and heavy rainfall. Power outages are also possible as a result of high winds. MEMA is […]
Bridgewater Fire Department Shares Holiday Fire Safety Tips For Decorating This Season
BRIDGEWATER — The Bridgewater Fire Department would like to share important fire prevention tips for community members to be mindful of while decorating for the holidays. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), fire departments across the country responded to an average of 790 home structure fires per year caused by decorations, excluding Christmas […]