Avon firefighters Ricardo Calixte, left, and Shaquil Wilkie graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy on Tuesday, Nov. 12. (Photo courtesy Massachusetts Department of Fire Services) AVON — Chief David Charest of the Avon Fire Department is pleased to report that
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Avon Fire Department Reminds Residents of Outdoor Fire Ban Due to Elevated Wildfire Risk
Chief David Charest reminds residents that the Avon Fire Department has banned all outdoor burning until further notice, per guidance issued by the State Fire Marshal.
Read moreAvon Fire Department Reminds Residents to Change Clocks and Check Alarms as Daylight Saving Time Ends
Daylight Saving Time (DST) ends Sunday, Nov. 3 at 2 a.m. and clocks will move back one hour. Properly installed and maintained smoke alarms are vital in reducing deaths and injuries caused by fire. They give everyone in the home
Read moreAvon Fire Department Recognizes National First Responders Day
National First Responders Day honors all the men and women who respond to emergencies to ensure the public’s safety — paramedics, EMTs, firefighters, police officers, and 911 operators. These workers sacrifice their time and risk their personal safety to protect
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