Gardner Fire Department

10/23/2026

*********Traffic Pattern Update***********************************
The 60-day Trial has ended for the 3-way stop at Park St and Cottage St. The stop signs have been removed from Park St. The Stop Sign remains on Cottage St only. The Traffic Commission has made the recommendation to Public Safety Committee for the City to only add the stop sign at Cottage St for the ordinance.

10/21/2026

“Wayback Wednesday”

Lake St. companies 1965

Engine 4 1000 GPM FWD pumper 
Engine 2 1000 GPM Mack pumper
Ladder 2 85’ American LaFrance
Engine 6 500 GPM International

10/18/2026

Early this morning, Group 1 firefighters responded to West St. for a vehicle that had struck a house. LifeFlight helicopters were requested for both occupants; however, they were unavailable. Both occupants were transported by ambulance to UMass Memorial Medical Center in Worcester.

10/16/2026

Most chimney fires start with a build-up of creosote, the tarry substance left behind as smoke rises from a fireplace or wood stove. Cracks in the masonry can allow embers to escape and ignite the structure. Having your chimney and flue inspected and cleaned each year can reduce this risk. Learn more about home heating safety: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/winter-home-heating-safety

10/14/2026

“Wayback Wednesday” Gardner Wood Novelty Co. Halford St. 1962

10/10/2026

10/09/2026

Four weeks ago, our three newest firefighters began their careers with the Gardner Fire Department. Over the past four weeks, they have learned about department policies and procedures, SCBA, hydrants, equipment familiarization, and the City of Gardner (aka “know your district“), just to name a few.

Next week, they will begin working with their assigned groups and will attend the Massachusetts Fire Academy in January.

Welcome to the greatest job in the world! We wish you all safe, successful, and prosperous careers!

10/07/2026

“Wayback Wednesday” 141 Main St., 1966

09/30/2026

“Wayback Wednesday”. Jet plane crash Jackson Park/Kendal St. July 29, 1966.

09/27/2026

Yesterday, one of our followers captured this really cool image of a double rainbow behind Rescue 1. Thank you, Lisa, for sharing it with us!