Department of Fire Services (DFS)

The Department of Fire Services provides training for firefighters, fire prevention, fire code enforcement, education to the general public, and oversees fire investigations through the Office of the State Fire Marshal. We support the fire service in the protection of life and property, promote and enhance firefighter safety, and provide fire service leadership through policy and legislation.

Contact Us

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Address

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

Phone

978 567-3100

Who we serve

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

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Featured services

Fire Safety for the Public 
Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) 

More services

Information for Industry 
Crowd Manager Regulations and Training Program 
Resources for the Fire Service 
Public Records for the Department of Fire Services 
DFS Boards and Commissions 

Recent news & announcements

News

May 2018 DFS Briefs  

5/01/2018 Department of Fire Services

May 2018 DFS Briefs

Press Release

May is Electrical Safety Month 

4/25/2018 Department of Fire Services

May is Electrical Safety Month

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