Mayor Sean Reardon, Fire Chief Stephen F. Bradbury III, and City Marshal Mark Murray are asking residents to remain alert and take necessary precautions as Hurricane Lee is expected to continue on track toward New England with high winds arriving as early as Friday night, according to the National Hurricane Center. The Mayor and the […]
*UPDATE #3* Newburyport Fire Department, Mutual Aid Partners to Remain On Scene After Seven-Alarm Chemical Explosion at Industrial Park
Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III reports that the Newburyport Fire Department and its mutual aid partners remain on scene of a seven-alarm hazardous materials incident at an industrial park. As part of the on-going response, air meters have been set up around the scene’s perimeter and have shown no hazards in the air. Newburyport […]
Newburyport Firefighter Assists in Search and Recovery Operations Following Hurricane Ian
Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III is pleased to share that Newburyport Firefighter Fred Elwell assisted in search and rescue operations in Florida following Hurricane Ian earlier this month. Elwell, his wife, Laureen Elwell, and K9 Sasha are members of FEMA Massachusetts Task Force 1, which is based in Beverly. They were among 46 team […]
Newburyport Fire Department Shares Information on 2022 Municipal Firefighter Exam
Acting Chief Stephen H. Bradbury III would like to encourage individuals who are interested in pursuing a career with the Newburyport Fire Department to apply for the 2022 Municipal Firefighter written examination. The exam is meant to establish an eligible list from which to fill firefighter vacancies in Civil Service cities and towns in Massachusetts. […]
Update on City Preparations for This Weekend’s Major Snowstorm
All residents are urged to take appropriate precautions and stay safe. What we expect to see in Newburyport: Severe coastal storm expected late Friday night, Jan. 28, throughout Saturday, Jan. 29. Wind gusts of up to 70 mph 18-24 inches of snow Flooding of low-lying areas, overwash, and overtopping of dunes, seawalls and coastal banks […]