BCAT News

The Select Board unanimously approved appointment recommendations to both the Burlington Police and Fire Departments.  Burlington Police Chief Browne recommended Brett Encarnacao for a Patrolman [...]

Burlington Firefighters/Paramedics Josh Carabello and Josh Landry were recognized by the Billerica Fire Chief and the Billerica Select Board for their participation in treating a victim at an ice [...]

Burlington Fire Chief Mike Patterson is retiring in January 2023 and sits down with BNEWS Anchor Phil Gallagher to discuss his 35 years of rising through the ranks of the […]

The Burlington Police Dept. is taking on the Burlington Fire Dept. in a charity softball game for The Mama Bear Effect. September 25th 1pm at the Burlington Parks & Recreation […]

Members of Burlington Fire and Police Departments, along with attendees held an intimate September 11th Remembrance Ceremony at the Burlington 9/11 memorial on the Town Common.  The flag was [...]

The Burlington Police and Fire Departments hosted Safety Night 2022 in the parking garage at Wegmens to give residents, especially children, a chance to meet with them in a safe […]

The Burlington Police and Fire Department, along with their partners at 3rd Ave. Burlington and Wegmans are once again hosting Safety Night, Wednesday, August 3rd beginning at 5pm. This free […]

Fire Chief Michael Patterson and Police Chief Thomas P. Browne report that the Burlington Police and Fire Departments are at the scene of a serious apparent accident involving a driveway […]

Chief Thomas Browne reports that the Burlington Police Department responded to a crash into a school building on Friday morning. On Friday, April 22nd, at approximately 9 a.m., Burlington Police [...]

The Burlington Fire Department responded to a Hazmat situation at an additive manufacturing business on Friday morning that thanks to the quick thinking of one of the company’s scientists was [...]

An information session on ambulance service and billing in Burlington was held last week at the Burlington Senior Center.  

The Burlington Fire Department will be offering free educational programs to the community thanks to a grant. Chief Michael Patterson said he is pleased to announce that the department has […]

The Burlington Fire Department welcomed a new member during Monday night’s Select Board meeting. At the recommendation of Chief Michael Patterson, Town Administrator Paul Sagarino appointed [...]

The Burlington Fire Department has received a grant to help keep its members safe as they engage in dangerous work. Chief Michael Patterson said in a release that Burlington is […]

Burlington is set to receive some additional funds from the state thanks to legislation pushed by the town’s delegation at the State House. Town Administrator Paul Sagarino announced at Monday [...]

The Burlington Fire Department will soon have a new member. At the recommendation of Chief Mike Patterson, Town Administrator Paul Sagarino appointed Salem resident John P. O’Leary Jr. to the [...]

Chief Michael Patterson and the Burlington Fire Department urge all residents to “Learn the Sounds of Fire Safety” and to follow these basic tips to help protect their loved ones […]

The Burlington Fire Department responded to a vehicle fire on Wednesday afternoon that took a bit of work to extinguish. The vehicle was located in front of Audi Burlington at […]