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Firefighters from Chicopee, Fitchburg given awards for search for missing children, rescue of woman from fire during Massachusetts Firefighter of the Year awards Updated Mar 08, 2021; Facebook Share The ceremony, usually held with a live in-person audience, was virtual in 2021 amid the COVID pandemic. “We’ve asked a lot of our public safety professionals over the last year, day after day, they showed up time and time again to do their jobs and keep us safe,” said Gov. Charlie Baker. “The brave men and women who run into burning buildings, jump into icy waters, pull people from burnin...

STOW — Firefighters from Hanover, Hanson and Rockland were honored Monday, March 8 during the 31st annual Firefighter of the Year awards, which was held virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Gov. Charlie Baker, Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito, Public Safety and Security Secretary Thomas Turco and State Fire Marshal Peter Ostroskey announced the awards, which honor Massachusetts fire departments whose acts of bravery and public service made a difference in their communities during fiscal year 2020. “While the last year has been different in so many ways, one thing that hasn’t chan...