Resources for the Fire Service

We support local fire departments through training, fire prevention, fire investigation, and emergency response.

We support local fire departments through training, fire prevention, fire investigation, and emergency response.

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Top tasks

View and Register for MFA Courses 
Get Code and Fire Prevention Support 

All other tasks

Activate Emergency Services 
Resources for Fire and Life Safety Educators 
Fire Data and Statistics 
Massachusetts Fire Code & Electrical Code 
Fire Safety Division Forms and Applications 

What you need to know

DFS Technical Advisories for Fire Departments 
Firefighter of the Year Awards 
Massachusetts Fire Service Awards 
DFS Public Awareness Campaigns 
Firefighter Line of Duty (LODD) Death Benefits Summary 
Occupational Cancer in the Fire Service 

Contact Information

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

Online

DFS Staff List and Directory 

Upcoming Events

  • 24th annual Massachusetts Fire and Life Safety Public Education Conference 

    14 Mechanic Street, Southbridge, MA 01550
    Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:30 p.m. -
    Wednesday, September 26, 2018 4:30 p.m.
    Tuesday, September 25, 2018 8:30 p.m. - Wednesday, September 26, 2018 4:30 p.m.
    This 2-day conference is for fire and life safety educators from all walks - firefighters, teachers, nurses, people who work with seniors, police and other injury prevention professionals.

Related Services

Additional Resources

Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM)
DFS Special Operations Unit
Active Shooter Hostile Event Response Guidance Pamphlet
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