On July 28th, the Avon Fire Department responded to back-to-back fires that serve as important reminders about preventing fires in our community. Waste Management Recycling Facility – Ledin Drive Crews responded to a fire inside the drum feeder of the
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Avon Fire Department Launches Home Fire Safety Patrol Outreach
Last week, members of the Avon Fire Department visited the 3rd grade classes at Butler Elementary School to talk about the importance of smoke alarms, home escape planning, and general fire safety. The program was part of the “Sound Off
Read moreAvon Fire Department Receives Public Education Grants
The Avon Fire Department is pleased to announce that we have been awarded two important fire safety education grants through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. We have received a Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) Grant in the amount of $3,422.98
Read moreOutdoor Fire Prevention
The Town of Avon has a mixture of forested and some wildlands that interface with our residential housing stock. In 2024, there were 1300 wildfires across Massachusetts, these fires can spread to structures using vegetation. As part of your spring/early
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