Members of the Stoneham Fire & Police Joint Dive Team are training in Saugus this week. Along with members of the Saugus Fire Department, Lynn Fire Department, DCR Lifeguards and Armstrong Ambulance, Stoneham Divers are practicing various rescue, diving and life saving techniques in a 4 day course held at Breakheart Reservation. For more photos, see the photo album on our Facebook page. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Stoneham-Fire-Department-372651106862309/photos/?tab=album&album_id=443497899777629
Household Hazardous Waste Day
The Public Works Department will be hosting the yearly Household Hazardous Waste Day on Saturday June 29, 2019 from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM along with the City of Melrose at the Stoneham High School, 149 Franklin Street.
Dave Eastman Promoted to Captain
At 3 PM on May 14th, Firefighter David Eastman was sworn-in as a captain in the Stoneham Fire Department. Dave has been with the fire department since 2007 and is also a senior enlisted member of the Air National Guard where he has added to his firefighting experience and holds a title equivalent to an Assistant Fire Chief. Captain Eastman was promoted directly from firefighter to captain and has been assigned to the fire prevention office.
Fire Department Responds to 2 Alarm Fire
Captain Minotti Retires
Captain Al Minotti has retired after 33 1/2 years of service. Al began his career with the Stoneham Fire Department on September 30, 1985. He was promoted to lieutenant in 2000 and then to captain in 2012. Chief Grafton and the members of Stoneham Fire thank Captain Minotti for his years of dedicated service and wish him well in his retirement.