Somerset Fire Dept

10/20/2026

🚒 Congratulations, Firefighter Leigh! 👏

The Somerset Fire Department is proud to congratulate Firefighter Juan Pheonix Leigh on successfully completing the Massachusetts Fire Academy!

In addition to completing the rigorous 10-week academy, Firefighter Leigh earned the Richard N. Bangs Outstanding Recruit Award, a special recognition of his accomplishments throughout the training program.

We look forward to seeing him bring his knowledge, skills, and dedication to serving the residents of Somerset. Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Leigh on this outstanding achievement and wishing him a safe and successful career!

Congratulations, Pheonix! 🔥

10/08/2026

We can confirm that our friends at Somerset PD have been doing an excellent job holding the flashlight while we figure out how to fix the problems! 🚒🩷🚓🔦

10/04/2026

🚨 MARINE RESCUE 🚨

At approximately 9:25 PM, Somerset Fire Department responded to a report of a 14-foot vessel that had struck the pier at Weaver’s Cove, near the old Shell station. The vessel was sinking, with two occupants in the water.

🌊 Somerset Marine 1 responded by water, while Ladder 1 established land-based command at the Veterans Memorial Bridge. Rescue 2 staged at the base of the bridge to support the operation, shortly after they moved to Bicentennial Park.

On the Fall River side, Fall River Marine 1 responded by water, with Car 2 establishing land-based command. A medical rescue and squad staged at Bicentennial Park.

Working together, Somerset Marine 1 and Fall River Marine 1 located and removed both victims from the water and transported them to Bicentennial Park, where medical rescues were waiting.

Both patients were transported to Rhode Island Hospital (by Somerset and Fall River) with serious head and orthopedic injuries.

This incident is a great example of two departments working seamlessly together during a difficult nighttime water rescue. The coordinated efforts of Somerset and Fall River crews helped bring both victims safely out of the water and into the care our medical rescues.

🚒 While the marine rescue was underway, off-duty Somerset firefighters responded back to the station to backfill our main station and maintain coverage for the community. Their willingness to come in and support the department is greatly appreciated.

🚤 Boater Safety Reminder:
Know your surroundings, operate at a safe speed, wear a properly fitted life jacket, and never underestimate nighttime boating conditions. A few extra precautions can make all the difference.

Thank you to the members of Somerset Fire Department and Fall River Fire Department who worked together to make this rescue possible.

09/26/2026

09/09/2026

🇺🇸 WE REMEMBER. WE HONOR. WE WILL NEVER FORGET. 🇺🇸

On Friday, September 11, 2026, at 10:00 AM, the Somerset Fire Department will gather to remember the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001, and to honor the firefighters, police officers, EMTs, paramedics, and civilians who ran toward danger while others were running away.

Twenty-five years later, the images may have faded for some, but the sacrifice of that day has not.

343 firefighters.
23 NYPD officers.
37 Port Authority police officers.
And countless other public safety personnel who made the ultimate sacrifice trying to save others.

Their courage became a defining moment in the history of the fire service.

Our ceremony will include remarks from Fire Chief Jamison Barros and other officials, followed by a wreath-laying ceremony at our department memorial, which includes a piece of the World Trade Center.

That piece of steel is more than a memorial. It is a reminder of the lives that were lost, the families forever changed, and the brothers and sisters in the fire service who made the ultimate sacrifice.

📍 Somerset Fire Department
475 County Street, Somerset, MA
🕙 10:00 AM — Friday, September 11

The public is welcome to join us.

To those who answered the call that morning, to those who never came home, and to the families who have carried their loss for 25 years:

We remember you.
We honor you.
We carry your memory forward.

🇺🇸 Never Forget. 🇺🇸

#343

08/02/2026

📢 Last night at around 1900 hours, the Somerset Fire Department responded to the Riverview Inn & Suites for a reported domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, crews quickly determined the incident was far more serious than initially reported. It was a triple stabbing.

Ladder 1, Engine 8, Rescue 3, Rescue 4, and Swansea Ambulance responded to the scene. Engine 8 is staffed as an ALS engine.

Three patients were treated. Two were transported to Rhode Island Hospital, while a third, was transported to St. Luke’s Hospital. All had serious injuries, but should make a full recovery. Due to the severity of the incident, each ambulance required an additional Somerset firefighter-paramedic as an attendant, leaving only one member of the on-duty Somerset Fire Department crew available to cover the entire town.

At nearly the same time, a vessel in distress was reported after a boater lost power and became stranded against the rocks near the Brightman Street Bridge. Car 2 and an off-duty Somerset firefighter responded to assist, securing the vessel and preventing it from drifting into the bridge.

These two emergencies, occurring simultaneously, are another reminder of the demands placed on our department. Serious incidents don’t happen one at a time, and when multiple emergencies occur at once, staffing is stretched to its limits.

This is exactly why Somerset needs a fully staffed, career fire department. Our residents deserve the confidence of knowing that, no matter how many emergencies happen at once, there will always be enough trained personnel available to respond when they need us most.

We are here for you. Stay safe and be kind.

07/15/2026

🔥 Air Quality Alert – Canadian Wildfire Smoke

Smoke from ongoing wildfires in Canada is impacting air quality across Massachusetts today.

Even though the fires are hundreds of miles away, fine smoke particles can travel long distances and may affect your health.

Individuals at greatest risk include:
• Children
• Older adults
• Pregnant individuals
• Anyone with asthma, COPD, heart disease, or other respiratory conditions

If air quality is poor in your area:
• Limit prolonged outdoor activity, especially strenuous exercise.
• Keep windows and doors closed if practical.
• Use air conditioning or air filtration if available.
• If you must spend extended time outdoors during periods of poor air quality, a properly fitted N95 respirator can help reduce exposure to fine smoke particles.

Before planning outdoor activities, check current conditions using:
• Massachusetts MassAir:
https://eeaonline.eea.state.ma.us/dep/massair/web/ #/pollution/map/max
• EPA AirNow:
https://www.airnow.gov/

The Somerset Fire Department will continue to monitor conditions and encourages residents to stay informed.

07/04/2026

🚒🔥🚑 As the sun sets on July 3rd, we look forward to celebrating one of the most meaningful days in our nation’s history.

Nearly 250 years ago, brave men and women stood together and declared that freedom was worth fighting for. Their courage, sacrifice, and unwavering belief in liberty laid the foundation for the country we proudly call home today.

Tomorrow, as families gather, flags wave, and fireworks light up the night sky, we are reminded that the freedoms we enjoy were earned through the sacrifices of generations of Americans who answered the call to serve. We also recognize the members of our Armed Forces, veterans, first responders, and all who continue to protect our communities and our nation every day.

As you celebrate with family and friends, please do so safely. Remember that consumer fireworks are illegal in Massachusetts and can cause devastating injuries and fires. Leave the fireworks to the professionals, celebrate responsibly, and help make this Independence Day a safe one for everyone.

While many of us will be enjoying the holiday, the firefighters and paramedics of the Somerset Fire Department will be on duty—proudly serving our community, just as so many have done before us.

From our firehouse family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy, and meaningful Independence Day.

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸