Fire Chief Al Beardsley reports that the Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department responded to a house fire Sunday afternoon.

MANCHESTER BY-THE-SEA -- Interim Chief Albert Beardsley and the Manchester Fire Department would like to provide the community with several important tips to stay safe and warm as temperatures continue to fluctuate this winter.

National Fire Prevention Week is from Oct. 7-13. In a fire, every second counts. It is important for members of our community to know what to do if there is a fire. Fire safety education isn’t just for school children. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, “Look. Listen. Learn. Be aware. Fire can happen anywhere,” works to educate people about three ways they can reduce the …

Town Administrator Gregory T. Federspiel reports that Manchester-by-the Sea Fire Chief George Kramlinger has submitted his resignation, effective Friday, Oct. 5. Chief Kramlinger has served the Town of Manchester-by-the Sea since Oct. 2016 after careers leading the Massachusetts Fire Academy and in the U.S. Air Force. “I wish to sincerely thank Chief Kramlinger for his service to our community, and I wish him the best …

Chief George D. Kramlinger and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department would like to invite all citizens, businesses and visitors to the Town’s Sept. 11 remembrance ceremony.

Manchester-by-the-Sea MA is seeking a highly responsible candidate for the position of Firefighter/Paramedic to fill an immediate vacancy.

Though no major storms have made landfall yet, Fire Chief and Emergency Management Director George D. Kramlinger and the Manchester-by-the-Sea Fire Department would like to share several important safety and preparedness tips with residents now that hurricane season is underway. “Preparation is the most important factor in remaining safe during major storms,” Chief Kramlinger said. “I hope residents will take …

MANCHESTER BY-THE-SEA — With summer in full swing, Chief George D. Kramlinger and the Manchester by-the-Sea Fire Department would like to remind residents of several important safety tips as they spend time by the water. The American Red Cross reports that more than 200 children drown in swimming pools each year. Additionally, drowning is the number one cause of accidental death for children between the …