December 5, 2024
Police & Fire

On Friday, November 22, 2024, at approximately 1:30am, multiple Seekonk Police patrol units were dispatched to Motel 6 (821 Fall River Avenue) for the report of a 911 hangup call. Eventually, …

Gerard LaFleur has settled into his position as Deputy Chief for the Seekonk Police Department. LaFleur, 51, has been with the department for 24 years. The North Attleboro native joined in 1991 …

Select Board Chair Michelle Hines praised the cooperation between the Seekonk Fire Department and members of the Attleboro and Barrington fire departments at a recent training exercise at the Clarion …

The Seekonk Fire Department hosted an Open House on October 12. Information about fire prevention was provided to the public. There were also demonstrations, an obstacle course for children, and …

Seekonk, MA October 10, 2024— During the 2024 Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Fill the Boot campaign, the dedicated members of the Seekonk Fire Fighters Association Local 1931 took to the …

From October 2 through 4, Seekonk firefighters were conducting training exercises at the old Clarion Inn on Fall River Avenue. The hotel closed for good a few months ago and is slated for …

Graduates of Class #BW31 Represent 10 Massachusetts Fire Departments Bridgewater— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine today announced the graduation of 14 firefighters from the 50-day Career …

Seekonk Firefighter Adam Clement was given a promotion to the rank of Lieutenant at the August 7 Select Board meeting. Clement is a 15 year veteran of the department as well as an Academy …

Seekonk Fire Chief Shaun Whalen believes a tax increase to pay for a new fire station for the South End of town would have been too much of a burden on residents. Last October, the Select Board …

Springfield— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 17 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting …

Seekonk Police Officer James Nelson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the July 10 Select Board meeting. “During his tenure, he has established himself as a hard worker and always …

The Seekonk Fire Department has seen its share of ups and downs the past few years due to leadership changes and several staff departures. Fire Chief Shawn Whalen and Deputy Chief Adam Dalessio are …

Nicholas Rondeau, a 911 dispatcher with the Seekonk Police Department, was recently honored by a state agency for outstanding service. On June 12, Rondeau received the Massachusetts …

In loving memory of our member Margaret Carpenter, the Seekonk Fire Museum will be closed in July in her honor. Our August opening will be Saturday August 17th from 10am-Noon.

Bridgewater—State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 19 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting …

The Town of Seekonk has signed Fire Chief Shaun Whalen and Deputy Chief Adam Dalessio to multi-year contracts. Whalen and Dalessio were appointed to their positions at the March 27 Select Board …

Former Police Chief Dean Isabella has been hired in a managerial role for the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Isabella was terminated by the Seekonk Board of Selectmen in January 2023. He was …

Seekonk Police Officers Christian Ortiz and Scott Dumond were awarded with the Life Saving Medal at the May 22 Select Board meeting. Chief David Enos said the honor is given “when an …

Stow— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 33 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training …

Shaun Whalen is now the new Seekonk Fire Chief. Whalen was appointed by the Select Board at their March 27 meeting. Adam Dalessio, the department’s Administrative Captain, was appointed to …

Five new Police Officers were hired at the January 31 Select Board meeting. On April 8, 2023, the Seekonk Police Department held an entrance exam. Police Chief David Enos said several …

Stow— State Fire Marshal Jon M. Davine and Massachusetts Firefighting Academy leadership today announced the graduation of 31 firefighters from the 50-day Career Recruit Firefighting Training …

Police Chief David Enos plans to ask the Select Board to extend conditional offers of employment for five new officers at their meeting on Wednesday. Due to a staffing shortage, the day to day …

Michael Small will serve as Seekonk’s Fire Chief for an indefinite amount of time, according to the employment agreement with the town. Small, the former Falmouth Fire Chief, was appointed …

A District Court Judge has ruled that former Police Chief Dean Isabella has just cause to seek damages from the Town of Seekonk and the Board of Selectmen who terminated his employment in 2023. …

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