Tag: framingham fire

  • State Grants Framingham Fire Dept $9,458 for Student and Senior Fire Education Programs

    State Grants Framingham Fire Dept $9,458 for Student and Senior Fire Education Programs

    State Grants Framingham Fire Dept $9,458 for Student and Senior Fire Education Programs

    FRAMINGHAM, MA — As one of 266 municipal fire departments sharing in $1.9 million in grants, the Framingham Fire Department is slated to receive a total of $9,458.00 for FY 2023. Of that amount, $6,781 was granted for the Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) program and an additional $2,677 for the Senior SAFE Program.

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  • Framingham Fire Department $82,862 Grant Announced

    Framingham Fire Department $82,862 Grant Announced

    Framingham Fire Department, (Photo: Randy Harris)

    FRAMINGHAM, MA – Today, Assistant Speaker Clark (MA-5) announced that the Framingham Fire Department has been awarded $82,862 through the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighter Grant (AFG) to help provide firefighters with the support they need to protect our communities.

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  • Framingham 2019 Open Burning Season (Jan 15 – May 1)

    Framingham 2019 Open Burning Season (Jan 15 – May 1)

    outdoor / open burning in FraminghamFRAMINGHAM, MA – The City of Framingham announced today that Massachusetts burn season opens January 15 and runs through May 1. Residents may obtain an Open Outdoor Burning Permit by phone or online.
    To obtain a permit by phone, call the Framingham Fire Department permit line at (508) 532-5942, between 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. on each day during which the burn will occur. Those wanting to obtain a permit should leave their name, address and telephone number. The contact information left on the message will serve as the permit.
    To obtain a permit online, complete the OpenBurning Form (on website) each day during which the burn will occur and print it for record keeping. Please note that permits will not be issued after 1:00 p.m.
    In accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 48, Section 13 and the provisions of 310 CMR 7.07, permission will be granted to set a fire for the purpose of disposing of brush, cane, driftwood and forestry debris on a parcel of land situated at your location.
    The following is PROHIBITED:
    • Burning of brush, trees, cane and driftwood from commercial or industrial land clearing operations
    • Burning of leaves or trash
    • Burning of demolition or construction materials
    All open burning must be conducted:
    • On land closest to the source of the materials to be burned ;
    • At a location greater than 75 feet from any dwelling;
    • During periods of good atmospheric ventilation;
    • Without causing a nuisance.
    Additional requirements:
    • All fires must be completely extinguished by 4:00 p.m.
    • Someone must be with the fire until it is fully extinguished.
    • The person conducting the burn must have the capability of controlling the fire (i.e. shovels/rakes and pressurized water hose/can).
    As always, please remember to respect your surroundings and stay safe.
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