Freetown Firefighters IAFF L-3213

09/02/2025

In honor of all the first day of school posts, we wanted to share one of our own. Firefighter Gates begins his first day of paramedic school today. Having just been promoted to full-time back in July, FF Gates has already made a lasting impression and proven himself to be an asset to the department. We wish him all the best in his schooling, and can’t wait to see all the great things he will do for this department and community!

10/05/2024

Thank you to everyone who donated to help “fill the boot” and raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. Also thank you to Mobil in East Freetown and Juniors in Assonet for helping. Through our efforts we were able to raise over $4,000

09/29/2024

Members are out raising funds for Muscular Dystrophy Association at Mobil in East Freetown and Juniors in Assonet from 10-2 today!!

09/28/2024

Come help to support the Freetown Fire Department to “fill the boot” and raise funds for the Muscular Dystrophy Association. We will be collecting donations 10a-2p at Mobil in East Freetown and Junior’s Gas in Assonet both Saturday and Sunday.

08/15/2024

Our thoughts and prayers are with our brothers and sisters to the South, as well as their families through this difficult time

Thursday August 15, 2024

It is with great sadness that I must report the line of duty death of New Bedford Firefighter Matthew E. Forand. Preliminary information suggests that Matt suffered a medical emergency and passed away during the night while on duty at Fire Station 9.

On behalf of the New Bedford Fire Department and all our members, I want to express our most heartfelt condolences to Matt’s family and loved ones, especially his two children. I also want to pledge the Department’s support for them in a time of sadness. This is an unspeakable loss for them, for his brother and sister firefighters, and for our community.

Matt, 45 years old, completed the New Bedford Firefighting Academy in 2006. He was most recently assigned to Engine Co. 9 and was recognized repeatedly for his commitment to the residents of New Bedford. He received the Medal of Valor at the 2014 Firefighter of the Year Awards for rescuing an unconscious occupant from the second floor of a burning building on Dartmouth Street. He also received a Unit Citation as a member of Engine Co. 6 for his efforts battling the Royal Crown Apartment fire in March 2023.

Information on the services will be announced when it becomes available. We ask that you respect the family’s privacy at this time.

Respectfully,

Scott Kruger
Fire Chief

08/11/2024

Please please please slow down and move over!!

This fire truck was blocking a car fire in Milford this morning when it was hit by another vehicle.

08/01/2024

Today is a special day at the FFD! Two of our members share a birthday today and we wanted to take a moment and point on some “similarities”.
- Deputy Chief Lafleur is one of our most senior members and FFOP Lamy is our most junior member.
- DC Lafleur is turning 62 and FFOP Lamy is 26.
- FFOP Lamy is now required to carry his own health insurance and DC Lafleur is now eligible for several “senior” discounts.
Both of these gentlemen are on duty today so if you see them out and about be sure to say hello and wish them a happy birthday!

07/03/2024

06/03/2024

🚧 IMPORTANT NOTICE 🚧

Eversource Gas will be performing necessary repairs in the area of 101 South Main Street in Assonet, MA, which will require the closure of the northbound travel lane in this area. This closure is expected to last well into the overnight hours.

🚫 NORTHBOUND LANES ON SOUTH MAIN STREET WILL BE CLOSED

All vehicles traveling north (from the Fall River line towards Assonet Village) will be detoured EAST on Copicut Road, then NORTH on High Street to the intersection of South Main Street near St. Bernard’s Church.

We will be working with Eversource and the Freetown Highway Department to post detour signs.

✅ SOUTHBOUND TRAFFIC (from Assonet Village towards the Fall River line) will NOT be closed.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Town of Freetown
Freetown Fire Department
Eversource MA

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05/05/2024

Department members spent the weekend in Maryland, attending the National Fallen Firefighter memorial service. Unfortunately due to the poor weather, services had to be moved to a different location and the public was unable to access the National Fire Academy campus. Despite the weather and location change, the service was still exceptional and something that made our members proud to be part of. This year, former Freetown firefighter John R Laronda was honored as his name was added to the memorial after losing his life in 2017. We were honored to be in attendance for this event, and among so many great families. May those who lost someone find the support of the fire service that they need, and may those who lost their lives continue to rest in peace.

04/27/2024

Some 3213 members along with their families, took part in this mornings Earth Day cleanup. Perfect weather for a great day. Thank you to everybody who came out to help clean up our town!!