Skip to main content
This page, Information for DFS-Regulated Industries, is offered by

Information for DFS-Regulated Industries

We issue permits and licenses to ensure fire safety for people and companies. We also help enforce the state fire code and the state electrical code.

The Department of Fire Services helps local fire departments enforce state fire and electrical codes. We provide code compliance support across Massachusetts. We also issue licenses and permits and administer licensing exams.

What would you like to do?

Featured

Verify a DFS license, permit or certification  Fire Safety Division Forms and Applications  Code and Fire Prevention Support 

DFS Licensing, Permits, and Exams

DFS licenses + permits: aboveground storage tanks, blasting, explosives, cannons, mortars, commercial hood cleaning, crowd managers, fireworks, special effects, fire extinguishers, marine fueling, and provides plan reviews for self-service gas stations.

Boiler and Pressure Vessel Program and Licensing

Massachusetts Fire Code and Electrical Code

Fire Safety and Prevention

Contact Information

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 

Address

DFS Code Compliance
1 State Road, Stow, MA 01775
Directions 

Phone

DFS Code Compliance Desk (978) 567-3375

Open 8 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Online

DFS Staff List and Directory 
Feedback