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Fire Safety for the Public

We provide fire safety information on a wide range of topics such as alarms, home fire safety, safety for different age groups, and much more.

The Department of Fire Services has fire safety information on many topics. Explore our information on the correct use and maintenance of smoke and CO alarms, fire safety in the home, and keeping seniors, college students, and children safe from fire.

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Top tasks

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Alarm Safety  Home Fire Safety  Winter Home Heating Safety - Keep Warm, Keep Safe 

All other tasks

Electrical Fire Safety  Cooking Fire and Burn Safety  Preventing and Treating Burns and Scalds  Mulch Fire Safety  Home Fire Sprinklers  Gasoline Safety  Grilling Safety  Leave Fireworks to the Professionals  Ice and Cold Water Safety  Lithium-Ion Battery Safety  Pool Chemical Safety 

What you need to know

Fire Safety for Children  Fire Safety for Seniors  Fire Safety for College Students  Preparing Your Home for a Smoke and CO Alarm Inspection  DFS Fire Education Handouts and Flyers  Seasonal Fire Safety 

Contact Information

Address

1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 

Phone

Sheryl Hedlund (978) 567-3381

Online

sheryl.hedlund@mass.gov

Address

Stow Campus
1 State Road, P. O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 
Springfield Campus
100 Grochmal Avenue, P.O. Box 51025, Springfield, MA 01151
Directions 
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
Directions 

Phone

978 567-3100

For all 3 campuses

978-567-3248

Severe Weather Hotline

Online

DFS Staff List and Directory 

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