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Fire & Explosion Investigation Section

Specially trained State Police are assigned to the Office of the State Fire Marshal to investigate fires and explosions and to respond to possible explosive devices.

By law, the local fire department is responsible for determining the origin and cause of fires and explosions in its jurisdiction. The State Fire Marshal is mandated to investigate fires and explosions where local fire authorities are unable to determine the cause, where a violation of law exists, or when the fire or explosion is, or may be, arson. The Fire & Explosive Investigation Section of DFS includes the Fire Investigation Unit and the State Police Bomb Squad. Each unit has a self-contained command and control structure and serves a specific jurisdiction. Many investigators are cross-trained to assist other sections in time of need. Specially trained Massachusetts State Police detectives have functioned as State Fire Marshal investigators for more than fifty years.

Confiscated Fireworks. To notify the State Police Bomb Squad of confiscated fireworks, fire and police departments (only) should call 978-567-3310 during business hours. For 24-hour emergencies or large quantities contact the State Police Troop Duty Officer

What you need to know

Contact Information

Address

Department of Fire Services
1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

Address

Stow Campus
1 State Road, P. O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775
Springfield Campus
100 Grochmal Avenue, P.O. Box 51025, Springfield, MA 01151
Bridgewater Campus
911 Conant Street, P.O. Box 157, (No access from Flagg Street) Use GPS Coordinates: 41°57′4″ N 70°57′18″ W, Bridgewater, MA 02324

Address

PO Box 1025, 1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775

Phone

Toll-free, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, all calls confidential

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