Bridgewater Fire Department Responds to East Bridgewater Working Fire for Mutual Aid
Photo by Bridgewater Fire DepartmentBridgewater firefighters observe operations at the scene of a working fire in East Bridgewater.
Photo by Bridgewater Fire DepartmentEngine 4 and command staff operate under emergency lighting during mutual aid response.
Photo by Bridgewater Fire DepartmentRear view of Engine 4 staged on scene as crews worked the fire.
Photo by Bridgewater Fire DepartmentBridgewater Fire Department mutual aid graphic shared following the response.
February 21, 2026 — The Bridgewater Fire Department responded to the Town of East Bridgewater to provide mutual aid during a working structure fire. Engine 4, Car 1, and Car 2 were dispatched to the scene with Group 1 on duty, assisting East Bridgewater crews with fire suppression and operational support. Officials said the call required additional staffing, prompting off-duty personnel to be called in to maintain adequate coverage in Bridgewater while crews operated at the active incident. Mutual aid partnerships between neighboring communities play a vital role in ensuring sufficient resources and coordinated emergency response during significant fire events. No injuries were immediately reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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