Fire Department

Michael J. Lavoie, Chief

Top Services

Fire Department Open House - 1/22 and 1/25
Fire Prevention Awareness
Permits & Licensing
Smoke & Carbon Monoxide Detectors
WFD Employment Opportunities/Civil Service Exams
Please email all Tier II Reports to WFDTierIIReportingEmailList@worcesterma.gov. Emailing reports to this address will ensure they are received by the Worcester Fire Department and the LECP. They will NOT be emailed to the State.

Learn About Becoming a Worcester Firefighter, Jan. 22 and Jan. 25

Residents can learn about becoming a City of Worcester Firefighter at two open house sessions on January 22 and January 25.
Posted: Tuesday 01/21/20

Worcester Fire Department to Promote Two, Dec. 17

The City of Worcester will host a ceremony recognizing the promotion of two members of the Worcester Fire Department on Dec. 17 at 5 p.m. in the Levi Lincoln Chamber of City Hall.
Posted: Thursday 12/12/19

Memorial Honoring Fallen Firefighter Christopher Roy to be Unveiled Dec. 9

A memorial honoring fallen Worcester firefighter Christopher Roy will be unveiled on Monday, December 9 at 6 p.m. at the Webster Square Fire Station.
Posted: Friday 12/06/19

More Announcements...

WFD FF Katie Harrington discusses Hub-Cor ahead of #CRRS6. Hub-Cor is a CRR collaborative developed by FF Harrington to address the needs of underserved members of our community across 22 city departments....
Posted: Wednesday 01/22/20 5:18 PM

Interested in a career in public safety? Learn what it takes to become a firefighter & hear about the upcoming firefighter exam on March 21....
Posted: Wednesday 01/22/20 7:46 AM

Community Risk Reduction Week continues until 1-26-2020....
Posted: Tuesday 01/21/20 7:00 AM

The time is always right...
Posted: Monday 01/20/20 7:00 AM

Join us in kicking off Community Risk Reduction Week, 1/20-26, 2020....
Posted: Sunday 01/19/20 8:30 AM

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Have a Question?

Can I conduct open burning on my property?

No. Open burning prohibitions are authorized by the Massachusetts Air Pollution Control Regulation. 310 CMR 7.07(3)(e) prohibits open burning completely in 22 urbanized municipalities, which includes the City of Worcester.
How do I get a copy of a fire report?

Please contact the Prevention Division by calling 508-799-1822 or email prevention@worcesterma.gov.
I'm selling my property. What inspection do I need before closing?

State law requires that residential buildings be equipped with approved smoke alarms and carbon monoxide alarms. To schedule an appointment and to ensure that the life safety devices are properly located, please contact the Fire Prevention Division at 508-799-1822 or send an email to: prevention@worcesterma.gov. Also, please note that State Law requires that every building have its address number affixed to the building and is visible from the roadway.
What do I need to know for a construction or demolition project?

There are many different permits for construction and demolition projects available through the Worcester Fire Prevention Office. Please see the attached flyer below for complete details.

Construction & Demolition Permits

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Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives Event Table with Lieutenant Annmarie Pickett

Smoke/CO Alarm Safety

All homes are required to have smoke detectors. In general, the requirements for smoke detectors vary depending on when the residence was constructed or underwent renovation, addition or modification.