Town of Douglas Fire Department

08/26/2026

We are conducting a training exercise across from 120 Gilboa Street this evening; there is no emergency.

08/21/2026

💪🏻 Well done Scott Brown!

08/21/2026

08/21/2026

Town staff member Patrice Rousseau of the Douglas Adult Social Center also joined Paulie’s Push yesterday to honor and remember. A fun fact about Patrice: she served as an EMT with our department for many years during the 9/11 era.

08/20/2026

Town staff member Bob Minarik from Economic Development and his wife, Deb, accompanied Paulie this morning from the Douglas Fire Department for the 6.5-mile trek into Connecticut.

For those who didn’t know, Bob shares a special connection with Paulie as a retired commercial airline pilot.

08/19/2026

From 2021 to 2024, retired United Airlines flight attendant Paul “Paulie” Veneto pushed an airline beverage cart along routes that simulated the flight paths of the four aircraft hijacked on September 11, 2001.

Paulie last visited us in Douglas in 2024 and returned to town this year to honor the lives lost on 9/11, 25 years ago. This year, it became a true community effort, with several Douglas residents and Chief Manning joining Paulie in pushing the beverage carts.

It was an amazing experience—an opportunity to reminisce about how our country came together in the aftermath of that tragic day, and perhaps reflect on a time when life seemed a little simpler and our sense of community a little stronger. Paulie's Push

08/16/2026

We are looking for a career firefighter/paramedic to join our team. For job posting and application instructions, please visit the Town of Douglas Webpage
https://www.douglas-ma.gov/792/Employment-Opportunities or click on link in bio (Instagram).

08/12/2026

Today, the Douglas Fire Department joins the Marks family and our entire community in mourning the loss of Ernest R. “Ernie” Marks Jr.

Ernie was much more than a longtime firefighter. He was a dedicated public servant and highway department employee, who spent decades serving the Town of Douglas, including 31 years as the Town’s Emergency Management Director. He was a steady presence in our community and someone who could always be counted on when Douglas needed him.

For generations of Douglas firefighters and public servants, Ernie represented what public service is supposed to be: giving your time, sharing your knowledge, helping your neighbors, and always being willing to answer the call.

Rest easy, Ernie. We’ll take it from here. 🚒

Our thoughts and prayers are with the entire Marks family during this difficult time.

Pictured - Ernie cracking a smile while seeing long time friend and coworker John Furno off on his last shift as Douglas Fire Chief on June 25, 2026.

08/06/2026

We’re proud to be a recipient of the 2026 DripDrop Hydration Giveback Campaign! Thank you DripDrop and Natl. Volunteer Fire Council for helping support responder health and wellness. Staying hydrated helps us stay ready to serve. 💪💧