GLOUCESTER – Gloucester Fire Department Chief Eric Smith sat down with Rick Moore of MSO News for an extended interview that included a discussion of the effects of COVID-19 on the Fire Department; a review of continuous community outreach; and the need for a constant evaluation of procedures and equipment.
Part 1: The Effects of COVID
The Gloucester Fire Department’s 2022 BFit Challenge championship team, which won the step competition with 2,664,271 steps overall, stands with the BFit Cup and Bobby Sweeney, a former Bruins player and president of the Boston Bruins Foundation. (Courtesy Gloucester Fire Department)