Middleton Fire Department

Modern house fires can become deadly in just three minutes. That's why working and a practiced home escape plan are crucial tools for surviving a fire at home. Be sure you have a plan that includes two ways out and accounts for your needs. Learn more: https://ow.ly/SREF50YNUIO

Overloading extension cords and power strips can cause a fire at home. Limit their use, and never plug one into another. If you have to use an extension cord outside, be sure it's rated for outdoor use and keep it away from water, snow, and ice. And always plug heavy appliances like air conditioners and space heaters directly into a wall outlet -- not a power strip or extension cord: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/electrical-fire-safety

Thank you for everything you do behind the scenes. Your hard work and dedication do not go unnoticed and make a real difference in helping us do our jobs more efficiently.

📞✨ It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! ✨📞

Today marks the start of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, a time dedicated to recognizing the incredible men and women behind the headset, the voices you hear on the other end of 911.

Every day, our telecommunicators are the first first responders. They are the calm in chaos, the steady voice in someone’s worst moment, and the critical link between the public and emergency services.

They don’t just answer calls, they:
🚓 Coordinate police, fire, and EMS response
🚑 Provide life-saving instructions before help arrives
🔥 Manage multiple emergencies at once
💬 Support callers through fear, confusion, and crisis

All of this… often without ever being seen.

This week is about more than recognition, it’s about understanding the impact of what they do. Every call matters. Every second counts. And every voice on the other end of that line is making a difference.

💛 Join us this week as we celebrate the dedication, professionalism, and compassion of our team.

Because when you call for help…
they are already there.