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

Online

DFS Staff List and Directory

Who we serve

The Department of Fire Services provides the fire service, regulated industries, and individuals 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

With Energy Prices Rising, Fire Officials Urge Home Heating Safety

10/05/2022 Department of Fire Services

Keep Warm, Keep Safe When Using Fireplaces, Wood Stoves this Winter

Press Release

September 2022 All Hands Herald

9/01/2022 Department of Fire Services

The news magazine for the Massachusetts fire service.

Press Release

Local Firefighters Graduate from Firefighting Academy

11/28/2022 Department of Fire Services

24 Graduates Represent 16 Massachusetts Fire Departments
Press Release

Two Recent Woodstove Fires Prompt Heating Safety Reminder

11/23/2022 Department of Fire Services

Solid-Fuel Heating Equipment Accounts for Rising Share of Home Fires
Press Release

Baker-Polito Administration Presents 33rd Annual Firefighter of the Year Awards

11/18/2022 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

22 Individuals and Seven Groups Recognized for Bravery, Heroism, and Service
Press Release

Fatal Fire in Attleboro Under Investigation

11/18/2022 Department of Fire Services

Early-Morning Fire Claims Older Adult's Life
Press Release

State Fire Marshal Offers Cooking Safety Tips for Thanksgiving

11/15/2022 Department of Fire Services

Thanksgiving is the #1 Day for Home Fires in Massachusetts
Press Release

Fatal Fire in Northfield Under Investigation

11/14/2022 Department of Fire Services

Two-Alarm Structure Fire Drew Mutual Aid from Three States

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Upcoming Events

MA Technical Rescue Coordinating Council Meeting Notice 11/30/2022

November 30, 2022 10:00am virtual via Teams Meeting Number: 213 024 709 614 Meeting Password: SzafNY
Fire Prevention Regulations Appeals Board, Dec. 9, 2022

Friday, December 9, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., via Microsoft Teams

Fire Prevention Regulations Appeals Board, Dec. 9, 2022

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