Northborough Awarded More Than $8K For Fire Safety Education

NORTHBOROUGH, MA — Fire safety education programs in Northborough will receive more than $8,000 in new state funding.

Northborough was awarded $5,671.86 for the Student Awareness of Fire Education program and $2,410.54 for the Senior SAFE program in fiscal 2027, the Healey-Driscoll Administration announced on Monday. The grants will support fire and life safety education for school-aged children and older residents.

The two awards total more than $8,082. They are part of more than $1.5 million in grants awarded to 244 local fire departments.

"We place a high priority on educating and protecting our community by helping residents recognize fire risks, prevent emergencies, and understand how to respond when they occur," the Northborough Fire Department wrote in a Sunday announcement. "For decades, fire and life safety education and prevention efforts have played an instrumental role in reducing fires, preventing civilian injuries, and saving lives nationwide."

The SAFE program provides local fire departments with resources to teach children about fire prevention and how to respond during emergencies. Its curriculum covers 23 fire safety behaviors through age-appropriate lessons, according to the Department of Fire Services.

Meanwhile, Senior SAFE supports education for older adults about risks involving cooking, smoking, home oxygen, electricity and heating. Grant-funded programs may also provide smoke and carbon monoxide alarm installation, battery replacement and other home safety improvements, according to the department.

“Our firefighters do incredible work responding to emergencies, but some of their most important work happens before a fire ever starts,” said Gov. Maura Healey. “These grants will help local fire departments teach children and older adults how to prevent fires, respond to emergencies, and stay safe at home.”

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