With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions.
With some of the first snow accumulation of the season expected this weekend, residents are reminded of winter weather safety precautions.
DIGHTON – Acting Police Chief George Nichols and Fire Chief Christopher Maguy along with the Dighton Police and Fire Departments, would like to provide residents with safety tips during tornadoes and severe thunderstorms. With severe weather, including heavy rain and high winds, occurring regularly in Massachusetts this summer, the Dighton Police and Fire Departments would like to offer safety tips from the Massachusetts …
DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton Fire Department would like to remind residents of hot weather safety tips ahead of another stretch of hot weather. Temperatures are forecast to be in the upper-80s and 90s over the next several days. To prevent illness and injuries, the Dighton Fire Department recommends the following safety tips from the American Red …
DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton Fire Department wish to share guidance on hurricane awareness and preparedness this season. Gov. Maura Healey has proclaimed July 9-15 as Hurricane Preparedness Week in Massachusetts, which recognizes the importance of preparing for the impact of extreme weather. June 1 marked the official start of the Atlantic Hurricane Season, which runs through Nov. …
Police Chief Shawn Cronin and Fire Chief Christopher Maguy wish to share several important safety tips and reminders as residents prepare to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday.
Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton Fire Department would like to congratulate call firefighter Nicholas Grassie upon his graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer training program.
Police Chief Shawn Cronin and Fire Chief Christopher Maguy are pleased to announce that the Dighton Police Department, in collaboration with the Dighton Fire Department, is launching its first Autism Awareness Program during April's Autism Awareness Month.
DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton Fire Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms when setting their clocks ahead for daylight saving time this weekend. Daylight saving time begins at 2 a.m. Sunday, March 12, and clocks are moved ahead one hour at that time. According to the National Fire Protection …
DIGHTON — Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton 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 opportunity for fire officials to …
DIGHTON —Chief Christopher Maguy and the Dighton Fire Department would like to provide residents with safety tips for heating homes and staying warm this winter. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), heating is a leading cause of home fires in the U.S. Between 2014-2018, local fire departments responded to approximately 48,530 fires due to home heating equipment. Nearly half …