Groton Fire Department

Congratulations to FF/Paramedic Peter Kokolski!

We are proud to announce that FF/Paramedic Peter Kokolski has been recognized by Central Mass EMS for his Excellence in EMS Leadership. Originally recommended by Lt. Maskalenko, Peter was selected for this honor in recognition of his outstanding leadership, professionalism, and dedication to emergency medical services.

Peter consistently demonstrates a commitment to excellence, serving as a leader, mentor, and trusted provider for both his colleagues and the community. His dedication to patient care and support of fellow responders exemplify the highest standards of the profession.

Please join us in congratulating Peter on this well-deserved achievement and thanking him for his continued service.

🎓 Celebrating Our GFD Family Graduates! 🎓

Today, we are proud to recognize two members of the GFD family who are graduating and stepping into their next chapters.

Cullen Everett Cheeks, son of Chief Cheeks, has been serving as our Intern since January. He excelled in learning the job, showed tremendous dedication, and is eager to follow in his father’s footsteps as a Firefighter/EMT.

Aiden Thomas Saball, son of FF/EMT Saball, will be heading to Keene State College to pursue Environmental Science, continuing his commitment to learning and service in a new field.

Both of these outstanding young men were awarded the Groton Firefighters Association 2026 Scholarship. We are incredibly proud of their hard work, character, and the bright futures ahead of them.

Please join us in wishing Cullen and Aiden all the best in their future endeavors. The entire GFD family is cheering you on!

What a night for the Groton Fire Department. We officially welcomed two new full time Firefighter/EMTs, Kyle Girard and Andrew “AJ” Saball. Here’s to a long and rewarding career for both of them.
We also honored five members who assisted with a childbirth on May 2, 2026. Moments like these remind us why we do what we do. We’re thrilled to share that both Mom and her baby boy are healthy and doing great. Huge shoutout to Lt. Tyler Shute, FF/EMT Chris Braun, Lt. Chase Lundgren, FF/EMT Bryan Gardner, and EMT Gibson McCullagh for their exceptional work.

The Town of Groton is hosting a Town Takeover Night at the WooSox game on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, at Polar Park in Worcester. The game starts at 6:45 PM. This is a great opportunity to connect with colleagues, family, and friends while enjoying America’s favorite pastime.

How to get tickets:

Click on the below link:

https://www.gofevo.com/event/GrotonTT26

Be sure to grab your tickets early, as this is a popular summer event! Whether you're a baseball fan or just in it for the atmosphere, this is a perfect way to celebrate summer together as a community.

Each ticket that is sold $5 will be donated to the Friends of Prescott at the Prescott Community Center.

We hope to see you there and let’s fill the stands with Groton spirit!!

Groton Takeover at Polar Park! 8/5/26 @ 6:45 PM - 2026 Town Takeovers