The DFS Fire Safety Division gathers data submitted by local fire departments to learn what causes fires and burns, determine if problems are getting better or worse, and develop appropriate prevention plans.
NERIS is Here!
Throughout 2025, fire data reporting in the United States transitioned to the National Emergency Response Information System (NERIS). NERIS replaced the National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) and our Massachusetts system, MFIRS.
DFS offers ongoing support to Massachusetts fire departments during this process. Read more at NERIS for Massachusetts Fire Departments.
Annual Fire Fact Sheets and Reports
Massachusetts law requires that all fires and explosions that cause injuries or property damage be reported to the State Fire Marshal's office. Local fire departments now use NERIS to meet this requirement. The DFS Fire Safety Division analyzes and organizes this data to support fire safety.
Annual Fact Sheets summarize Massachusetts' annual fire incidents on a single page.
- 2025 Fact Sheet
- 2024 Fact Sheet
- 2023 Fact Sheet
- 2022 Fact Sheet
- 2021 Fact Sheet
- 2020 Fact Sheet
- 2019 Fact Sheet
- 2018 Fact Sheet
- 2017 Fact Sheet
- 2016 Fact Sheet
- 2015 Fact Sheet
- 2014 Fact Sheet
- 2013 Fact Sheet
- 2012 Fact Sheet
Annual Reports include a complete set of Massachusetts fire statistics for the year.
- 2023 MFIRS Annual Report (with 2020-2022 Data)
- 2019 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2018 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2017 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2016 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2015 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2014 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2013 MFIRS Annual Report
- 2012 MFIRS Annual Report
Executive Summaries provide a summary of Massachusetts fire statistics for the year.
- 2023 MFIRS Executive Summary
- 2019 MFIRS Executive Summary
- 2018 MFIRS Executive Summary
- 2017 MFIRS Executive Summary
- 2016 MFIRS Executive Summary
- 2015 MFIRS Executive Summary
- 2014 MFIRS Executive Summary
Annual County Data provides statistical data by county.
- 2021 County Profiles
- 2020 County Profiles
- 2019 County Profiles
- 2018 County Profiles
- 2017 County Profiles
- 2016 County Profiles
- 2015 County Profiles
- 2014 Counties
- 2013 Counties
- 2012 Counties
Annual Suffolk County Data. Beginning in 2014, this data was included in the County Data.
For data requests or copies of older reports, contact the Fire Data Unit at (978) 567-3382.
Additional Resources
Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (MBIRS)
The Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (MBIRS) helps to identify arsonists and prevent burns. During arson, the perpetrator may burn themselves. They may seek treatment far from the crime scene in an attempt to avoid detection. MBIRS is also a powerful tool for burn prevention. MBIRS data is used to produce an annual report on the causes of burns that can identify trends and patterns. The report is shared with hospitals and injury prevention professionals.
Health care providers must report burns that cover 5% or more of a person's body surface. You can report by phone or by Fax.
- Fax the completed Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting Form (FP 84F) to (978) 567-3199; or
- Mail the Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting Form (FP 84F) to: M-BIRS, Department of Fire Services, P.O. Box 1025, Stow, MA 01775
About MBIRS and MBIRS Reporting is a pamphlet that explains MBIRS reporting for hospital staff.
For forms or questions about reporting, physicians and hospitals can contact the Fire Data Unit at (978) 567-3382.
Additional Resources
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Open PDF file, 286.38 KB, Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting Form (FP 84F) (English, PDF 286.38 KB)
MBIRS Annual Reports
The Massachusetts Burn Injury Reporting System (M-BIRS) is a joint program between the Mass. Department of Public Health and the Department of Fire Services. M-BIRS is a tool for law enforcement. It is also a powerful injury prevention tool for health educators and policy makers.
For fire data requests or copies of older reports, contact the Fire Data Unit at (978) 567-3382.