Department of Fire Services

The Department of Fire Services helps keep communities safe. We provide firefighter training, public education, fire prevention, code enforcement, licensing, fire investigation, hazardous material response, and emergency response.

Contact Us

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

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DFS Staff List and Directory

Who we serve

The Department of Fire Services provides the fire service, regulated industries, and citizens with training, education, prevention, investigation, and emergency response services. This work includes training firefighters, hazardous material response, fire investigation, public education in fire and life safety, and incident support.

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Presents Firefighter of the Year Awards

11/23/2021 Department of Fire Services

32nd Annual Awards Ceremony Recognizes Heroism And Service

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Keep Warm, Keep Safe: State Fire Marshal Offers Home Heating Safety Tips

10/25/2021 Department of Fire Services

Be aware of fire and carbon monoxide hazards related to home heating

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Baker-Polito Administration Announces $5 M in Grant Awards for Fire Departments

1/12/2022 Department of Fire Services

306 Massachusetts Fire Departments Awarded Funds for Safety Gear
Press Release

Cold Weather Advisory: Practice Home Heating Safety During Cold Snap

1/10/2022 Department of Fire Services

Avoid Fire and Carbon Monoxide Hazards
Press Release

Winter Weather Advisory: Check CO Alarms and Keep Vents Clear of Snow

1/06/2022 Department of Fire Services

Blocked Vents Can Cause Fatal Buildup of Colorless, Odorless, Deadly Gas
Press Release

Fire Officials Warn Against Smoking on Home Oxygen

12/30/2021 Department of Fire Services

Oxygen Can Make Fires Burn Faster and Hotter
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Fatal Cambridge Fire Under Investigation; Does Not Appear Suspicious

12/30/2021 Department of Fire Services

Fire Officials Remind Residents to Check Alarms and Practice Escape Routes
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Two Residents, One Firefighter Injured in Early Morning Nahant Fire

12/24/2021 Department of Fire Services

Cause Under Investigation; Numerous Electrical Devices in Area of Origin

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Upcoming Events

Notice of meeting of the January 19, 2022 Massachusetts Technical Rescue Region 4 Steering Committee

Wednesday, January 19, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. - Northampton FD, 26 Carlon Drive, Northampton, MA
Notice of the Meeting of the Technical Rescue Policy/SOG Subcommittee

Thursday, January 20, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. - Meeting number: 2559 924 3741 Password: DFS2022

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