Beverly Emergency Management

01/24/2026

TRUCK TUESDAY: Beverly Emergency Management's Auxiliary Engine 23 in undated scanned slide from the collction of the late Mark Foster, longtime Emergency Manager fror Beverly, Massachusetts - City Government. Auxiliary Fire Service originated through Civil Defense planning for enemy attack to add volunteer capabliites to paid/professional departments. However, it became a capability utilized day-to-day, often for lighting or other tasks. The concept was common in Massachusetts and other northeastern states, but has waned in recent years.

01/09/2026

BEMA volunteers are providing light towers for the Ryal Side Bonfire tonight!

12/25/2025

Happy Holidays from our awesome team to you all who give your time and love to help others. Have a Happy healthy New Year.

09/07/2025

September 11th, 2025 Please stop by in remembrance of all who were lost that day and the days since, including our own MA-TF1 members.

07/06/2025

Yesterday, on July 4th, BEMA had the pleasure of once again providing first aid and safety services for the ! We would also like to congratulate our member Alan for obtaining his Emergency Medical Responder certification!

01/02/2025

It is with our deepest sympathy to the family and friends, on the loss of one of our dedicated and long time member’s from Civil Defense, CERT to Beverly Emergency Management Agency, Amanda Leck, proud EMT. You will be missed our friend.

11/10/2024

https://www.firerescue1.com/firefighter-death/usar-community-mourns-the-passing-of-mass-task-force-founder

Mark Foster founded Massachusetts Task Force 1 Urban Search and Rescue Team in 1990

11/07/2024

Information regarding services for Mark Foster

View Mark C. Foster's obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

11/05/2024

We are saddened to report the passing of recently retired BEMA director, Mark Foster. Mark was an integral part of the emergency services field in New England for many years. We will miss you, Mark.

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Mark Foster. He literally built MA-TF1 from the ground up and we are forever grateful, this was his second home for 30 plus years before his retirement last year. He was truly a pioneer in the US&R system, He will be greatly missed. More info to follow.

09/15/2024

Beverly Emergency Management volunteers are staffing a first aid station and standby ambulance for the Beverly Airshow! We are located just to the left of the main gate. Stop by if you need help.

08/11/2024

Beverly Emergency Management volunteers are providing first aid, EMS, lighting, and safety services at the fireworks tonight. 🚑 🎆

07/04/2024

Beverly Emergency Management volunteers are providing an EMS & safety standby at the West Beach fireworks tonight. Should you need help, just find one of our EMTs. Happy 4th, !