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Massachusetts Town Makes History By Swearing In First Female Fire Chief

Author Ayla Brown
The Plympton fire department hired their first female fire Chief. Cheryl Davis was surrounded by colleagues, friends and family.

Plympton Fire Department proudly welcomed its first female Fire Chief this week. Her name is Cheryl Davis. Chief Davis is a seasoned veteran of both fire and emergency medical services (EMS). With seventeen years of experience under her belt, she was sworn into the esteemed role of Plympton Fire Chief.

The ceremony was held at Plympton Town Hall and it was more than just a formal occasion. It was a celebration of perseverance, dedication, and the breaking down of long-standing barriers. Chief Davis, a familiar face of resilience and courage, stood tall and took the oath of office. At least twenty of her peers were in attendance. Her friends and family were also in the room to show their support.

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The Plympton Fire Department performed a swearing-in ceremony for their first female Fire Chief. Her name is Chief Cheryl Davis

Davis has faithfully served the Plympton community for years. According to her colleagues, she brings a wealth of knowledge and an outstanding track record to the table. Steven Fennell, a Plympton firefighter, said about his new boss, “…Everyone in town and on the department love her. She will take the shirt off her back to help you with anything. She’s always there to help anytime anyone needs it.”

Celebrating Progress And Breaking Barriers at The Plympton Fire Department

Chief Davis is not just taking on a new role. She is stepping into a position traditionally held by men. This milestone is a breakthrough moment for all women striving to make a mark in male-dominated fields. Davis’s journey has proven that with passion, resilience, and hard work, no barrier is too high, and no glass ceiling is too tough to shatter.

Today, Plympton, MA did not just swear in a new Fire Chief. They celebrated progress and broke barriers by hiring the first female fire Chief to the Plympton Fire Department.

RELATED:

7 Common Questions About Massachusetts Fireworks Laws

With the 4th of July weekend coming up, it’s good to know the real deal in terms of Massachusetts law. Relying on your what your neighbor heard is risky. Are fireworks still illegal? What if you acquired them over state lines where they are legal? Can you really get jail time or will you just pay a fine.

This is the letter of the law from the City of Boston.

  • Are they really illegal?

    Yes, according to the Massachusetts Fireworks Law (MGL Chapter 148, S. 39 if you wanna look it up), it is illegal for private citizens to use, possess, or sell fireworks in Massachusetts.

  • What if I buy the fireworks elsewhere where they ARE legal?

    They can’t be brought in and used in Massachusetts.  The law prohibits “any article designed to produce a visible or audible effect.” No matter where you got them.

  • What's the penalty?

    At the very least confiscation of your fireworks.  That’s mandatory for cops to take any fireworks you have left. But on the stiff end of the penalty spectrum, you can be fined up to $1,000 and even put in prison for up to a year.

  • Does a police officer need a warrant?

    No.  Statute says officers may make an arrest without a warrant. Just be polite and hand over the fireworks and hopefully you get an officer who appreciates your cooperation.

  • What's the usual penalty?

    Generally, you’ll pay a fine up to $100 and lose whatever fireworks you have left.

  • Can you get the fireworks back?

    No. They are forfeited to the state.

  • I still have questions. Who can I call?

    Reach out to th eOffice of the State Fire Marshal. Their number is (978) 567-3380.

Ayla Brown has been an on-air morning show host with Country 102.5 since 2018. Before taking this once-in-a-lifetime job, Ayla was (and still is) a country music singer. In 2006, she placed 13th on American Idol. In 2012 and 2013 she celebrated her Grand Ole Opry and Ryman Auditorium debut, and over the years she has visited 13 countries overseas to sing for the American Troops. Country music is in Ayla Brown’s soul. Not only does she sing it, but she gets to talk about it every day on “Country Mornings with Jonathan and Ayla.” Ayla is happily married to singer-songwriter, Rob Bellamy, and they welcomed a son named Barrett in August of 2022. In her free time, she loves to sew baby bibs and experiment with new recipes in the kitchen. She also loves to travel and try new foods. Ayla writes about Boston area happenings, parenting, holistic lifestyle and living, and travel.

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