Stoneham Fire Department

06/11/2026

Stoneham Fire Contains Fire to Basement of Home

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department successfully contained a small fire that appears to have started accidentally in the basement of a home. Stoneham Fire responded to report of a smoke in the basement of a two-family home at 68 Pleasant St. on Thursday, June 11, at about 6:15 a.m. All five occupants had evacuated prior to crews' arrival, and no injuries were reported....

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton reports that the Stoneham Fire Department successfully contained a small fire that appears to have started accidentally in the basement of a home. Stoneham Fire res…

05/22/2026

Grilling Safety Tips

As warmer weather approaches, residents and community members are firing up their grills. While we want everyone to enjoy grilling, we want to remind residents of the dangers of outdoor cooking and remind them to grill safely. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), gas grills are involved in an average of 9,287 home fires per year, including 4,682 structure fires and 4,605 outdoor fires annually....

As warmer weather approaches, residents and community members are firing up their grills. While we want everyone to enjoy grilling, we want to remind residents of the dangers of outdoor cooking and…

05/21/2026

Earlier this week, Captain Jim Marshall, aided by Firefighters Nick DelTrecco and Dominic Desimone, placed flags at the grave stones of firefighters buried at Lindenwood and St. Patrick's cemeteries.

04/14/2026

Stoneham Fire Department Receives $19,000 State Grant to Improve Safety Equipment

STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to share that the Stoneham Fire Department was awarded a $19,000 grant through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services (DFS). The funding has supported the purchase of safety equipment designed to enhance operational readiness and emergency response capabilities....

STONEHAM — Fire Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to share that the Stoneham Fire Department was awarded a $19,000 grant through the Firefighter Safety Equipment Grant Program, administered by the M…

04/13/2026

National Public Safety Telecommunications Week

April 12-16 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a time to recognize and honor the dispatchers who act as a liaison between the public and emergency services during times of need. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Association, public safety telecommunicators receive 240 million 911 calls each year. No matter the circumstances, each call requires dispatchers to remain composed as they coordinate with first responders to ensure the community’s safety. For more information about National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, visit

April 12-16 is National Public Safety Telecommunications Week, a time to recognize and honor the dispatchers who act as a liaison between the public and emergency services during times of need. &nb…

04/01/2026

Stoneham Fire Department and Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Respond to Hazmat Incident at Stoneham Department of Public Works

STONEHAM — The Stoneham Fire Department and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services responded Tuesday afternoon to a hazardous materials incident at the Stoneham Department of Public Works (DPW). On Tuesday, March 31, at approximately 2 p.m., Stoneham DPW employees contacted the Stoneham Fire Department to report that some unidentified materials began leaking and emitting smoke as they were cleaning up the DPW yard at 16 Pine St....

STONEHAM — The Stoneham Fire Department and the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services responded Tuesday afternoon to a hazardous materials incident at the Stoneham Department of Public Works (D…

03/27/2026

Stoneham Firefighter Mike Coughlin Promoted to Lieutenant

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to share that firefighter Stoneham Firefighter Mike Coughlin has been promoted to Lieutenant. Lt. Coughlin was promoted on Feb. 16, and was officially sworn in Friday by Stoneham Town Clerk Maria Sagarino. Lt. Coughlin joined the Stoneham Fire Department in 2011. Throughout his tenure, Coughlin has been a strong leader for the Department....

STONEHAM — Chief Matthew Grafton is pleased to share that firefighter Stoneham Firefighter Mike Coughlin has been promoted to Lieutenant.   Lt. Coughlin was promoted on Feb. 16, and was offici…