Sterling, MA Fire Department

Sterling, MA Fire Department Providing fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention and emergency medical services for our community.

This morning in between calls for service on duty and off duty Sterling firefighters assisted the Rec Department and the...
06/03/2026

This morning in between calls for service on duty and off duty Sterling firefighters assisted the Rec Department and the DPW with getting the swimming area at the town beach ready for the season

This evening at 7:55, Sterling Engine 5, A1, Squad 2 and command staff responded to the area of Route 140 at Route 62 fo...
06/03/2026

This evening at 7:55, Sterling Engine 5, A1, Squad 2 and command staff responded to the area of Route 140 at Route 62 for a motor vehicle collision. On arrival, one patient was found trapped beneath the vehicle. Engine 5’s crew went to work with extrication tools and quickly freed the patient who was then treated and transported to UMass by A1. West Boylston Fire Department also responded to the scene and transported a second patient to UMass.

This past Saturday we gathered to lay our brother Jim Emerton to rest. We want to thank everyone for all of the support ...
06/01/2026

This past Saturday we gathered to lay our brother Jim Emerton to rest. We want to thank everyone for all of the support they have shown the department as we navigated this unimaginable loss. There were too many small gestures of kindness to list here but know that they made an impact on the members of the department. We would especially like to acknowledge the help provided to us by the Worcester Fire Fighters Local 1009 ceremonial and funeral committee, the Sterling Police Department, the Worcester Police Department (Official) traffic division, the Holden Fire Department, Rutland Fire Department - Rutland MA, Boylston Fire Department, West Boylston Fire Department, Gardner Fire Department, Hudson MA Firefighters Local 1713, West Boylston Police Department, Massachusetts TERT, Worcester Fire Brigade Pipes & Drums, Massachusetts State Police, Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM), Clinton Fire Department and Barre Fire Department. It has been and will continue to be a challenging time for our department and for Jim’s family and all who loved him, but the support shown by everyone throughout these past two weeks and especially on Saturday meant the world. Thank you for helping us give Jim the send off he deserved and continue to keep his family in your thoughts.

Please see the following for information regarding services for Firefighter Jim Emerton. For all fire personnel uniform ...
05/27/2026

Please see the following for information regarding services for Firefighter Jim Emerton. For all fire personnel uniform of the day is Class A with white gloves and mourning band.

Reminder: Services with full honors for Firefighter James Emerton will take place this coming Saturday, May 30th at 11am...
05/26/2026

Reminder: Services with full honors for Firefighter James Emerton will take place this coming Saturday, May 30th at 11am at Hope Chapel, 35 Chocksett Road Sterling. We hope all can attend to give Jim the send off he deserves

05/18/2026

View James D. Emerton's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

The Sterling Fire Department is heartbroken to announce the line of duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jim Emerton due ...
05/17/2026

The Sterling Fire Department is heartbroken to announce the line of duty death of Firefighter/Paramedic Jim Emerton due to a long and courageous battle with occupational cancer.

Jim joined the Sterling Fire Department in October 2009. After a full and successful career in literature publishing, Jim found a passion for community service and emergency management after volunteering with the area CERT (Community Emergency Response Team). Jim quickly rose through the ranks by obtaining his EMT, his Paramedic license, and impressively finishing as the top student of his class at the Massachusetts Fire Academy at 50 years old.

Jim was truly one of a kind. His care and compassion for others, his intelligence, humor, and infectious smile made him beloved within our community and beyond. Jim had a solution for every problem, all while cracking corny dad jokes.

Jim is already deeply missed by his department members. We keep his family and all who love him in our thoughts during this difficult time.

At 8:09 this morning Sterling Car 1, Engine 5, A1, A2 along with Leominster Rescue 3 and LFD Medics were dispatched to I...
05/11/2026

At 8:09 this morning Sterling Car 1, Engine 5, A1, A2 along with Leominster Rescue 3 and LFD Medics were dispatched to Interstate 190 southbound for a motor vehicle accident. Responders treated and transported 7 total patients from the scene which included multiple young children. Thankfully all of the patients had non life threatening injuries

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