Millbury fire board approves new rescue equipment and establishes strict emergency-response procedures. The Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approved purchases of four personal flotation devices, four rescue slings, and six speed lay straps at the August 17 meeting. The board also established
Millbury Board of Fire Engineers re-elects Strom as chief in disputed 3-2 vote. At its August 3 re-organization, the five-member board voted 3-2 to reappoint Mark C Strom as Fire Chief, a narrow result that contrasted sharply with unanimous approval of other officers: Peter J Balkus as Deputy
Millbury Fire Engineers approve new dispatch system and water rescue equipment. The Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approved adoption of a CentralSquare IAR/CAD system at a one-time cost of $1,560 and $1,400 annually, on motion from Deputy Chief Peter J Balkus, pending approval from Chief
Millbury Board of Fire Engineers approves $6,500 five-year generator service contract. Chief Mark Strom and the board voted unanimously to authorize the contract, pending Board of Selectmen approval, along with gym equipment attachments. The board heard updates on FY26 budget spending, ongoing
Millbury fire board approves recruit gear and new equipment testing. The Board of Fire Engineers unanimously purchased new recruit academy books and Class B shirts for academy recruits at the May 18 meeting led by Chief Mark Strom and Deputy Chief Peter Balkus. The board authorized testing of an
Millbury Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approves two new recruits for training. Chief Mark Strom, Deputy Chief Peter Balkus, and the three assistant chiefs voted unanimously to appoint Adam Cyr and Lucas Cyr as recruits in training following scheduled interviews. The board also voted
The Millbury Board of Fire Engineers unanimously approved a twenty-one-hundred-dollar repair to the department's dually truck and advanced recruitment and certification initiatives. Chief Mark Strom reported receipt of a Firefighter Safety Grant and said FY27 budget numbers are under review with
Millbury Fire Engineers approve encampment yard use, appoint superintendent. The board unanimously appointed FF DJ Lizotte as Fire Alarm Superintendent and approved use of the fire department's front side yard for overflow troops during a civil war encampment August 7 through 9. The board also
Board of Fire Engineers approves new recruit and inspector appointments. Chief Mark Strom's board unanimously appointed Dalani Ramos to recruit training and Chris Bruinsma as part-time inspector at the March 2 meeting. The board approved speaker installation ($1,353.38), air drops ($6,500), and a
Millbury fire engineers approve part-time inspector and open superintendent role. The Board of Fire Engineers voted to pay the new part-time inspector $1,500 monthly at 10 to 15 hours weekly, with candidate interviews scheduled for February 23; Chief Mark Strom's board also unanimously opened a
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