Halloween Safety Tips: As residents prepare for an evening of spooky fun, the Department wishes to provide the community with safety tips. Parents should check that costumes are… ipswichfire.com/2026/10/26/halloween-safety-tips/
Fire Prevention Week: Simple Steps to Charge Devices Safely: Fire Prevention Week runs from Oct. 4-10. This year’s theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety™. Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses… ipswichfire.com/2026/10/01/fire-prevention-week-simple-steps-to-charge-devices-safely/
Ipswich Police and Fire Departments Share Severe Weather Safety Tips Ahead of Weekend Storm: With a storm expected to bring rain and strong winds to Massachusetts this weekend, the Departments would like to remind residents to take steps now… ipswichfire.com/2026/09/24/i…
Ipswich Police Harbor Unit and Ipswich Fire Render Life-Saving Aid to Man Suffering Medical Emergency on Plum Island: IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul Parisi are pleased to share that first responders from Ipswich successfully… ipswichfire.com/2026/07/29/i…
Hot Weather Safety Tips During Extreme Heat: As Massachusetts experiences extreme heat this week, residents are encouraged to take precautions to stay safe. Staying properly hydrated is one of the most important… ipswichfire.com/2026/07/02/h…
Residents Reminded to Celebrate Safely, Fireworks are Illegal Statewide: As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, we would like to remind residents to celebrate safely and note that the recreational use of fireworks is… ipswichfire.com/2026/06/26/r…
National Water Safety Month: National Water Safety Month is recognized each May to highlight the importance of safe water and swimming practices. Water Safety Tips: Pool Safety Tips: For… ipswichfire.com/2026/05/22/n…
Ipswich Fire Department Receives $9,326 in State Grants to Fund Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Programs for Students and Seniors: IPSWICH — The Ipswich Fire Department will provide proven fire safety lessons and resources to both students and… ipswichfire.com/2026/04/29/i…
Open Burning Season Ends May 1: Open burning season in Massachusetts ends on May 1. After this date, open-air fires are prohibited until the next season begins on Jan. 15, 2027. … ipswichfire.com/2026/04/28/o…
Ipswich Police and Fire Honor National Public Safety Telecommunications Week: April 12-16 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a time to recognize and honor the dispatchers who act as a liaison between the public and… ipswichfire.com/2026/04/13/i…
Ipswich Fire Department Receives $18,914.68 State Grant to Improve Safety Equipment: IPSWICH — Chief Paul Parisi is pleased to share that the Ipswich Fire Department was awarded a $18,914.68 grant through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant… ipswichfire.com/2026/04/10/i…
Ipswich Police and Fire Mourn the Death of Retired Chief of Communications Paul ‘P1P’ Polonsky: IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas, Fire Chief Paul Parisi, Chief of Communications David Irvine and the members of the Ipswich Police, Fire and Communication… ipswichfire.com/2026/03/27/i…
Ipswich Fire Department Extinguishes Fire in Multi-Unit Townhouse: IPSWICH — The Ipswich Fire Department and mutual aid partners extinguished a fire in a multi-unit townhouse building on Saturday evening and rescued a pet cat from the flames. ipswichfire.com/2026/03/08/i…
Open Burning Season Begins Jan. 15: The 2026 Open Burning Season begins on Thursday, Jan. 15, and ends on May 1. Open burning during this period is governed by the following… ipswichfire.com/2026/01/09/o…
Ipswich Fire Department Battles House Fire: IPSWICH — The Ipswich Fire Department battled a house fire on Monday evening, and teamwork showed by firefighters from Ipswich and its mutual aid partners… ipswichfire.com/2025/12/08/i…
Ipswich Fire Department Shares Holiday Cooking Safety Tips: As the holiday season begins, it is important to remember cooking safety tips to ensure your meals go smoothly and successfully. The National Fire Prevention… ipswichfire.com/2025/11/19/i…
Ipswich Fire Shares Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips: With cold weather approaching, Ipswich Fire would like to remind residents of carbon monoxide safety tips. Carbon monoxide (CO), known as the “invisible killer,” is… ipswichfire.com/2025/11/12/i…
Ipswich Fire Department Honors Those Who Served Our Country on Veterans Day: Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11 each year to honor and recognize veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including members of our… ipswichfire.com/2025/11/11/i…
Ipswich Fire Department Reminds Residents to Turn Back Clocks and Check Detectors as Daylight Saving Time Ends: The Ipswich Fire Department would like to remind residents to set their clocks back one hour as daylight saving ends on Sunday, Nov. 2. … ipswichfire.com/2025/10/30/i…
Stay Safe This Halloween!: With Halloween approaching, it is important to consider the potential hazards the holiday brings for participants of all ages. Children should be dressed appropriately for… ipswichfire.com/2025/10/27/s…
