Fitchburg, MA — March 31st — The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services awarded $24,535.68 to the Fitchburg Fire Department, located at 33 North St., under the FY26 Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program. The money will help boost protection during emergency operations by supporting the purchase of safety gear for staff. These kinds of state funding programs, which are run by the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security, are frequently utilized to help agencies modernize their equipment.

Protective gear, communication tools, and other equipment that lowers risk on the fireground are frequently funded by firefighter safety grants. These initiatives help departments stay up to date on safety regulations and operational preparedness. The award is a reflection of the state's ongoing support of firefighter safety programs and local fire departments throughout Massachusetts.