Swampscott Fire Department

01/11/2025

We sadly share the news that former Chief Galante has passed away. There will be a wake on Wednesday January 15 from 4:00pm to 8:00pm at Conway-Brodeur Funeral Home 82 Lynn St. Peabody. The funeral will be held on Thursday, January 16 at 10:00am at St. John’s Church. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and loved ones during this time.

12/09/2024

Congratulations to our very own FF Santiago Garcia (second row, second from the right) for graduating from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy! In addition to graduating, his one year anniversary with the department was December 4th, making him not only an official graduate, but no longer a probationary firefighter. Congrats FF Garcia!

Let's hear it for the members of Career Recruit Training ! They graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy in Stow today. Now they're off to protect their communities with Auburnmassfire, Fire Department, Burlington Fire Department, Fire Department, Devens Fire Department, Easton Fire Department, Haverhill Fire Department, Hopedale Fire Department, Hull Fire Department, Lawrence Fire Department, Lincoln MA, Fire Department, Maynard, MA Fire Department, Fire Department, Natick Fire Department, Southborough Fire Department, and Swampscott Fire Department. If you couldn't make it to the ceremony, visit our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/dfsosfm this afternoon for video!

11/20/2024

Thank you to Marblehead Fire Department, Salem Fire Department & Emergency Management, City of Lynn Fire Department for assisting us with a fire in Swampscott yesterday, and thank you to Chelsea Fire Department and Peabody Fire Department for covering our station during the incident.

11/12/2024

Today we had the pleasure of visiting New Sunrise Preschool. Captain Leblanc, Lt. Bagnell, Firefighter (ff) Brian Crescenzo, FF Steve Sentementes, FF Brittany Coppinger, FF Jonathan Tibbo and FF Beth Dudley all got the opportunity to talk with kids and teachers and even show them the ladder truck and engine! Fun was had by all! 🚒

11/05/2024

This past Friday, Firefighters Brittany Coppinger and Michael Salsgiver visited the 1st graders at the new elementary school to talk about fire prevention. Students learned about the job of a firefighter, what they should do in case of an emergency at their own homes, and even got to see Firefighter Salsgiver put on all of his gear!

Fun fact- did you know that gear weighs about 60 pounds?!

10/24/2024

SWAMPSCOTT — Two months to the day of his medical emergency, 72-year-old Tom Creamer of Lynn returned to the Swampscott Post Office on Wednesday to officially meet the good Samaritan and first responders...

10/23/2024

Today we had the unique pleasure of meeting back up with a gentleman named Tom who was saved this summer thanks to the valiant efforts of a Good Samaritan, the Swampscott Police Department and our very own Swampscott Fire Department. Today there was a press conference held with Tom, his family, the Good Samaritan and Swampscott’s first responders to honor the heroic efforts and teamwork of all involved.

Earlier this summer, Tom was found unresponsive outside the Swampscott Post Office. Good Samaritan, Kate Sheetz, immediately began to administer CPR. 911 was called and shortly after, Swampscott Police took over compressions. Upon their arrival, the Swampscott Firefighters took over compressions from police and administered the life saving AED to restart Tom’s heart. A special thank you to Swampscott Police Department members- Officer Kenyon, Officer Caruso and Sgt. Luck as well as Swampscott Fire Department members- Lt. Justin Ramstine, Lt. Michael Salsgiver and FF Ariana Sarro. Bravo to all involved for your lifesaving efforts!

10/15/2024

The investigation by Police, Swampscott Fire Department and Massachusetts State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office led to a resident's arrest for in connection with a fire at a Loring Ave condominium building last week. Fortunately, the building's fire alarm and system activated, limiting the damage. Read more: https://ow.ly/wpB950TJgrY

09/19/2024

Last night the Swampscott Select Board honored the years of service of recently retired members Deputy Chief James Potts and Captain James Snow. In addition, they swore in two newly promoted officers, Captain Michael Leblanc and Lieutenant Michael Bagnell and new firefighter Bethanie Dudley. Thank you to everyone who came out last night to celebrate all of our firefighters’ accomplishments. Whether it is being new on the force, moving your way up through the ranks or retiring after years of honorable service, we are proud to celebrate all they do for our community!

09/11/2024

On September 11th, 2024, at 9:55 am, the Swampscott Fire Department will hold a ceremony at our headquarters located at 76 Burrill Street in Swampscott in remembrance of all those lost on 9/11.

The Swampscott Fire Department welcomes the community’s support and attendance during this commemoration.

09/05/2024

It is with great sadness we share the passing of Swampscott Fire Department Lieutenant Edward Seligman. Lt. Seligman was a part of the department for close to 18 years before his retirement. Please keep his family and loved ones in your thoughts. Details about the service to follow.