Brookfield, MA — January 25th — On January 25, employees of the Brookfield Fire Department worked to maintain the fire station's accessibility and clarity throughout the winter. In order to facilitate safe and prompt operations, crews concentrated on removing snow and ice from apparatus bays, entrances, pathways, and response routes.

In order to ensure that fire equipment can respond promptly and to minimize slide dangers for personnel reporting for duty, maintaining station access is a crucial component of winter preparation. While staff are on standby for emergency calls, these activities are completed. As part of standard operating procedures, fire departments throughout Massachusetts frequently designate personnel to perform station maintenance during storms and cold weather. These initiatives aid in preserving response capacity during times when call volume and travel difficulties frequently rise.