Open Burning Season Begins Jan. 15 Chief Douglas Janvrin and the Newbury Fire Department wish to remind residents that open burning will begin on Friday, Jan. 15, and that a burn permit is required to be in compliance with Massachusetts law. All residents who wish to apply for permits can do so online here. Permits […]
Newbury Fire, Police and Emergency Management Share Safety Tips Ahead of Expected Winter Storm
Winter Storm Warning in Effect Beginning at 7 p.m. Tonight Fire Chief Douglas Janvrin and Police Chief and Emergency Management Director John R. Lucey Jr. recommend that residents take the necessary safety precautions to prepare themselves for hazardous weather as temperatures continue to drop and the region prepares for the first potential major winter storm […]
Newbury Fire Department Responds to Gas Leak on Route 1
NEWBURY — Chief Douglas Janvrin reports that the Newbury Fire Department responded to a gas leak today. At 3:10 p.m., Newbury Fire responded to the area of 86 Newburyport Turnpike (Route 1) for a report of a gas leak. Upon arrival, crews learned that a high pressure gas line was ruptured by an excavator. Out […]
Newbury Fire Department Shares Tips for Holiday Fire Safety
As residents prepare for the holiday season, Chief Douglas Janvrin and the Newbury Fire Department wish to remind the community of important fire prevention tips. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 44% of holiday home fires start when decorations are placed too close to a heat source, like a candle. “In order to […]
Newbury Fire Department Offers Residents Home Heating Safety Tips
As the temperatures drop and with winter on the horizon, Chief Douglas Janvrin and the Newbury Fire Department would like to provide residents with safety tips for heating homes and staying warm this winter. “As temperatures start to drop, we often see a rise in the number of reported fires caused by home heating devices,” […]