Gordon E. Erickson Memorial Fire/Rescue Foundation Inc.

10/08/2026

🦇 No tricks, all treats!

The countdown is on for a boo-tiful Halloween night in Ashburnham.

🎃 Ashburnham Halloween 📅 Saturday, October 31, 2026 ⏰ 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

🍬 Feeling extra sweet? Help us support our busy neighborhoods- keep the treats flowing! 👻 Candy donation drop-off bin available in the lobby of the Ashburnham Public Safety Building. 🎃

10/06/2026

09/30/2026

09/28/2026

🚓🚒 Ashburnham Police & Fire Open House 🚒🚓

If you're out enjoying fall activities or exploring the Town-Wide Yard Sale this weekend, be sure to stop by and visit us at the Ashburnham Public Safety Building!

📅 Saturday, October 3
⏰ 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
📍 Ashburnham Public Safety Building

Come meet your local police officers and firefighters, check out our equipment and vehicles, learn more about public safety services, and say hello to the men and women who proudly serve the community.

We look forward to seeing residents, families, and visitors for a fun and informative afternoon!

Stop in, say hi, and make us part of your Saturday plans!

09/26/2026

Massachusetts fire departments are eligible to apply for the FY27 SAFE and Senior SAFE grant programs, which will deliver nearly $2 million to support fire and life safety education for school-aged kids and older adults. Don't miss out -- visit https://bit.ly/3TBbZsF for the Notice of Funding Opportunity and application!

09/23/2026

09/22/2026

🚒 Congratulations to Our Town’s New Fire Chief Corey Leary! 🚒

Please join us in congratulating Chief Corey Leary on his appointment as our town’s new Fire Chief!

Chief Leary has demonstrated outstanding dedication, commitment, and service to our community. We are grateful for his continued efforts to protect and support our residents, and we are excited to welcome him into this important leadership role.

The Gordon E. Erickson Memorial Fire/Rescue Foundation Inc. is proud to celebrate this well-deserved appointment and looks forward to the experience, leadership, and service he will bring to the Fire Department.

Wishing you every success as you begin this exciting new chapter.

Congratulations, Chief! 👏🏻

Big thanks also go out to Interim Fire Chief and current Police 👮🏻 Chief Conrad as well. You did a fantastic job filling in and keeping both departments together as the search went on for a new fire chief. 💙 ❤️

Ashburnham Fire Department
Ashburnham Firefighters Local 4995

09/21/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

09/21/2026

At 20:11 on Sept. 20, 2026, Gardner Fire was dispatched to 104 Ashby Rd. in Ashburnham. The fire was in a single family home. Two alarms were struck for the fire which extended from the first floor to the attic.

GFD members are seen here venting the roof.