Ipswich Firefighter Graduates from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy: Fire Chief Paul J. Parisi is pleased to share that Ipswich Firefighter Keith LeBlanc Jr. successfully completed and graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighter Academy (MFA)… ipswichfire.com/2025/02/03/ips…

Daylight Saving Time Begins – March 9 : Daylight Saving Time begins on March 9 this year. The Department would like to remind residents to check their smoke and carbon monoxide alarms as they spring forward. ipswichfire.com/2025/03/05/day…

IFD’s Newest Member Sworn In: Monday, March 3, 2025 Fresh from his graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy, Ipswich’s newest firefighter has been sworn in in front of the Select… ipswichfire.com/2025/03/06/ifd…

An Alert Neighbor, and a Quick Stop by IFD: Ipswich Firefighters and neighboring departments extinguished a spreading chimney fire Saturday night, thanks to an alert resident on Meadowview Lane. Acting Chief Lee Prentiss says… ipswichfire.com/2025/03/29/an-…

Ipswich Police and Fire Respond to Water Incident: IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul J. Parisi report that the Ipswich Police and Fire Departments responded to a water incident… ipswichfire.com/2025/04/05/ips…

Ipswich Fire Department Shares Safety Tips for National Water Safety Month: May is National Water Safety Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness about boating and swimming safety. According to the American Red Cross, about 4,000… ipswichfire.com/2025/05/19/ips…

The Town of Ipswich, Ipswich Police and Fire Departments Share Litigation Update Regarding Ipswich Public Safety Building: Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul J. Parisi provide the following update regarding the status of the Ipswich Public… ipswichfire.com/2025/06/12/the…

Ipswich Fire Department Offers Hurricane Preparedness Tips: June marks the beginning of the Atlantic hurricane season, which runs through Nov. 30. ipswichfire.com/2025/06/23/ips…

Leave Fireworks to the Professionals!: As the Fourth of July holiday approaches quickly, we would like to remind residents that the recreational use of fireworks is illegal in Massachusetts. According to the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services,… ipswichfire.com/2025/06/30/lea…

Ipswich Police and Fire Seek to Identify Owner of Overturned Boat on Hoods Pond: IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul Parisi report that the Ipswich Police Department, Ipswich Harbormaster, and Ipswich Fire are currently seeking… ipswichfire.com/2025/07/20/ips…

Ipswich Police and Fire Team with Crane Beach Personnel to Respond to Serious Injury: IPSWICH — Police Chief Paul Nikas and Fire Chief Paul Parisi report that the Ipswich Police and Fire Departments responded Friday when a man on a boat suffered a… ipswichfire.com/2025/07/25/ips…

Ipswich Firefighters and Mutual Aid Partners Rescue Two, Extinguish Two-Alarm Fire at Linebrook Farm: IPSWICH — Firefighters from Ipswich and Rowley teamed up on Monday to overcome heat and heavy smoke while rescuing two men from the second floor of a… ipswichfire.com/2025/08/18/ips…

Ipswich Public Safety Facility Committee Holding Community Sessions to Gather Input on New Public Safety Building: The Ipswich Public Safety Facility Committee is seeking public input on the exterior design details of the new public safety building. … ipswichfire.com/2025/10/21/ips…

Stay Safe This Halloween!: With Halloween approaching, it is important to consider the potential hazards the holiday brings for participants of all ages. Children should be dressed appropriately for… ipswichfire.com/2025/10/27/sta…

Ipswich Fire Department Reminds Residents to Turn Back Clocks and Check Detectors as Daylight Saving Time Ends: The Ipswich Fire Department would like to remind residents to set their clocks back one hour as daylight saving ends on Sunday, Nov. 2.  … ipswichfire.com/2025/10/30/ips…

Ipswich Fire Department Honors Those Who Served Our Country on Veterans Day: Veterans Day is observed on Nov. 11 each year to honor and recognize veterans everywhere and thank them for their service, including members of our… ipswichfire.com/2025/11/11/ips…

Ipswich Fire Shares Carbon Monoxide Safety Tips: With cold weather approaching, Ipswich Fire would like to remind residents of carbon monoxide safety tips. Carbon monoxide (CO), known as the “invisible killer,” is… ipswichfire.com/2025/11/12/ips…

Ipswich Fire Department Shares Holiday Cooking Safety Tips: As the holiday season begins, it is important to remember cooking safety tips to ensure your meals go smoothly and successfully.  The National Fire Prevention… ipswichfire.com/2025/11/19/ips…

Ipswich Fire Department Battles House Fire: IPSWICH — The Ipswich Fire Department battled a house fire on Monday evening, and teamwork showed by firefighters from Ipswich and its mutual aid partners… ipswichfire.com/2025/12/08/ips…

Open Burning Season Begins Jan. 15: The 2026 Open Burning Season begins on Thursday, Jan. 15, and ends on May 1.  Open burning during this period is governed by the following… ipswichfire.com/2026/01/09/ope…