“Municipal fire departments can request Department of Fire Services drone deployment for large structure fires, CBRNE (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, and Explosive) incidents, photo and video documentation, storm damage assessments, missing persons searches, pre-planning site and structure evaluations and more. The drone is capable of recording 4k video, taking 12-megapixel …

“Yesterday the Massachusetts State Police Mounted Unit had the pleasure of escorting Paul Revere and his horse, Brown Beauty, from Boston’s North End at Paul Revere Statue on Hanover Street through Charlestown, Somerville, Medford, Arlington, and finally to Battle Green in Lexington. Trooper Joe Ciampa, a member of the Mounted …

Did you know Massachusetts is home to 9 species of bats and 5 of them are considered endangered? You can help bats by putting up a bat house yourself or volunteering to monitor a bat house on one of our properties! April 17 is International Bat Appreciation Day. Throughout Massachusetts …

“Please use caution around downed power lines. You do not have to come in contact with them to be harmed! These pictures were taken this morning when fallen wires ignited fires in the woods off of Pickens St.” -Lakeville, MA Fire Department. Lakeville, MA Fire Department photo. Lakeville, MA Fire …

“Here are some moments captured throughout the day of the Massachusetts State Police both as a security asset and participant in the 126th Boston Marathon. Congratulations to all the runners and thank you to all the agencies, organizations, and volunteers who helped keep this race day fun and safe.”-Massachusetts State …

“My daughter Trinity was born with a COMPLETE cleft palate, has gone through palate repair, and also has severe hearing loss but she’s my hero! She recently won the Grand Ambassador title for the 0-5-year-olds in the East Coast USA Pageant. Trinity is currently 2 years old and she was …

State Senator Ed Kennedy joined with his colleagues in the Massachusetts State Senate in passing S.2819, An Act Driving Climate Policy Forward, also known as the Drive Act. This important climate change legislation focusses on three areas: clean energy, transportation, and buildings. The intent of this bill is to keep …

On Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at approximately 12:20 a.m., Dartmouth Police responded to a residence on Walsh Street regarding an active car break. While checking the area, Officers Colby CUSSON and Jorge SILVA located a male matching the description of the suspect, walking near the New Bedford line. After confirming …

Almost exactly two years ago, Bay Staters in towns and cities across the state hunkered down, unaware that a global pandemic would render them largely homebound for such a long period of time. Like so many other Americans, Bay Staters were affected by anxiety – worry about the coronavirus itself, …

“*Major Incident* At 23:24 hrs yesterday Engines 6, 4, 5 and Tower Ladder 1 were dispatched to Barton Avenue, Warren, Rhode Island for a possible structure fire. Car 1 and first arriving companies found a fully involved barn as they approached the scene. Car 1 requested Engines 1, 2, 3, …