Plympton Fire department

10/24/2026

Congratulations to Chief Duddy!

10/21/2026

Reminder of the CERT information meeting being held at the Kingston council on aging tonight at 7 PM for anyone interested in helping their community. This is a great opportunity to learn about ways to help when there's an emergency, no experience needed

10/21/2026

Plympton Fire Chief Duddy is incredibly proud to congratulate Firefighter Jay Walsh on receiving the Martin H. McNamara Outstanding Student Award from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Call/Volunteer Recruit Class #129!

This prestigious award recognizes one recruit in each graduating call/volunteer class for outstanding performance in academic and practical skills, testing, and evaluations throughout the firefighter training program.

The award honors Martin “Marty” McNamara V, a call firefighter with the Lancaster Fire Department who tragically lost his life in the line of duty on November 29, 2003, while battling a fire in a multifamily home. The award keeps Marty’s memory alive by recognizing the dedication, knowledge, and skills of the next generation of firefighters who commit themselves to serving and protecting their communities.

Jay’s accomplishment reflects his hard work, dedication, and commitment to developing the skills necessary to serve the residents of Plympton safely and professionally.

Please join us in congratulating Jay on this well-deserved recognition! We are proud to have him as a member of the Plympton Fire Department and look forward to watching him continue to grow throughout his firefighting career.

Congratulations, Jay! You’ve made Plympton proud!

10/21/2026

The Plympton Fire Department is proud to congratulate three of our members on successfully graduating from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Call/Volunteer Recruit Class 129! Jay Walsh, Stephen Locke, and Brendan Adams have spent the last 6 months training 2 evenings per week, and every Saturday. In total the members have committed 240 hours of training each, in addition to department training while attending the academy.

This achievement represents the completion of an intensive six-month commitment to training, discipline, teamwork, and service to our community. Throughout the program, these recruits dedicated countless hours to learning the fundamentals of firefighting and developing the skills necessary to serve safely and effectively.

Graduation is more than an accomplishment — it marks the beginning of their continued fire service education and the foundation for a career built on safety, professionalism, and lifelong learning. The knowledge and skills gained at the Academy will serve as the building blocks for their future development as firefighters.

We are proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment to protecting the residents of Plympton. Please join us in congratulating our three graduates on this important milestone!

Well done, Class 129! Welcome to the next chapter of your fire service journey!

10/15/2026

****PRESS RELEASE****

Shortly before 12 am, the Kingston Fire and Police Departments were alerted to a possible structure fire at a residence on Grove Street. Upon arrival, smoke was showing from the eaves of a 2 1/2 story residential structure. The lone elderly resident was able to exit the structure under their own power. Heavy fire was found in the ceiling between the 1st and 2nd floors. Fire had spread through void spaces to the 2nd floor and attic. Second and third alarms were struck bringing in assistance from Pembroke Fire, Plympton Fire Department, Carver Fire Department, Halifax Fire Department, Duxbury Fire PIO,Plymouth Fire Department and Hanson Firefighters Local 2713. The fire was brought under control in approximately 1 hour. The occupant and one firefighter were transported to local hospitals with minor injuries. The fire is under investigation by the Massachusetts State Police but is not believed to be suspicious. The Massachusetts Department of Fire Services provided fireground rehab and the Kingston Massachusetts Police Department assisted with scene security.

10/14/2026

WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN YOUR COMMUNITY? 🚨

🤝 Learn about the Silver Lake Regional CERT Team!

Are you interested in helping your neighbors, supporting your community, and being better prepared for emergencies? Come meet us and learn what the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) is all about!

📅 Wednesday, October 21, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Kingston Council on Aging

The Silver Lake Regional CERT Team serves the communities of Kingston, Plympton, and Halifax, bringing neighbors together to help neighbors when it matters most.

At our informational night, you can learn about:
🚒 Emergency preparedness and disaster response
🔥 Fire safety and prevention
📻 Communications and emergency support
🙌 Community outreach and volunteer opportunities
🎓 Training opportunities and building new skills

You don't need to be an emergency responder to make a difference! Whether you're looking to volunteer, learn new skills, or simply find out more about CERT, we'd love to meet you.

📢 Come see what CERT is all about! Bring a friend and help us build a stronger, safer community.

💚 Prepare • Respond • Build a Safer Community

10/13/2026

No tricks, just a great Halloween treat. Check out our Halloween merchandise. All purchases help support the Plympton Firefighters Association.

10/09/2026

Yesterday Firefighters and EMS professionals from Plymouth County were treated to a great class "Life, Death, Myths, Mistakes & Game Changing Medicine". The class was hosted by the Plymouth County Fire Rescue Training Association and was free to attendees thanks to PCFRTA. The presenters were Dr. Erik Axene (Emergency Medicine Physician - Dallas-Fort Worth, TX area, and Matt Ball; RN, Paramedic, Firefighter with McKinney Fire. A huge thank you to Sysco in Plympton for allowing us to use classroom space at their facility and treating us to lunch.

09/30/2026

Congratulations, Chief Craig Weston, on your retirement!

The members of the Plympton Fire Department would like to wish Carver Fire Chief Craig Weston a happy, healthy, and well-deserved retirement!

Throughout the years, Chief Weston has always been willing to share his knowledge, experience, and professionalism with the members of Plympton Fire. His dedication to the fire service and his commitment to helping others have been greatly appreciated.

Chief Weston, we thank you for all you have done and wish you the very best in this next chapter. Enjoy your retirement — you’ve earned it!

Congratulations, Chief! 🎉

38 years of service.

21 years as Fire Chief.

The accomplishments are unparalleled.

The dedication is astounding.

The legacy will live forever.

The department stands alone amongst its peers.

The community support is unwavering.

He did everything he set out to do, and he did it well and thoroughly.

Congratulations Fire Chief Craig F. Weston on your retirement!
A grateful fire department thanks you.

07/14/2026

Have you noticed a yellow color in the sky? This is caused by wildfires in the north! Smoke is drifting down from the wildfires which makes the sky appear a yellow/brownish color. Thank you WBZ / CBS News Boston for the attached photo that helps show the event.