Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

Welcome from the State Fire Marshal

As the Massachusetts State Fire Marshal and the head of the Department of Fire Services, I am very proud of the progress we have made to provide much needed resources to the fire service...

DFS Mission

The mission of the Department of Fire Services is to promote and enhance firefighter safety through policy and training, to assist and support the fire service community in protecting the lives and property of the citizens of Massachusetts, and to provide...

May 27th - DHS Opens Application Period for (SAFER) Grants

Under the Department of Homeland Security Appropriations Act of 2008, Congress appropriated $190 million for SAFER Grants. Beginning May 27, 2008, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) will begin accepting applications. . ..

Radiation Awareness Online Training

Enrollment opens Monday, May 12, 2008 and closes Friday, May 23, 2008.

Hazardous Materials Awareness Online Training

Enrollment opens on Tuesday, May 20, 2008 and closes on Friday, May 30, 2008.

May is National Electrical Safety Month

Electrical Fires were the 3rd Leading cause of Fire Deaths in Massachusetts in 2006. 579 Electrical Fires Caused 4 Civilian Deaths in Massachusetts in 2006. . .

Arson Awareness Week - May 4-10, 2008

Toylike Lighters - A child playing with any type of lighter is a major concern. Novelty lighters that are made to look like toys are especially dangerous.

Smoking Causes Spring Outdoor Fires 

"Whether it is last year's dried out mulch, this year's new mulch, or last year's dried leaves and grass in the backyard or along the roadside, an improperly disposed of cigarette can start a fire quickly at this time of year" - State Fire Marshal Stephen D. Coan. . .

2008 Public Education Conference

Take 14 - Fire & Life Safety Education Conference, sponsered by the Department of Fire Services and the Mass. Public & Life Safety Education Task Force

Underground Storage Tank Regulations Revised

Revisions to the Underground Storage Tank provisions of the Massachusetts State Fire Code (527 CMR 9) recently took effect. The Department of Fire Services has developed a guide to these revisions that was sent to all fire chiefs in an advisory. In an effort to inform owners/operators, and third party inspectors of underground storage tanks, as well as fire departments of the changes, the Department of Fire Services will be holding informational sessions throughout the state. There is no charge for these sessions. -- (NOTE: Additional Owner/Operator July sessions have been added.)

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