Fire Department

Michael J. Lavoie, Chief

Public Notice: The Governor, pursuant to his Executive Authority during this declared state of emergency, has signed two executive orders affecting (1) the expiration of professional licenses and registrations issued by the Commonwealth and; (2) the temporary deferral of smoke and CO inspections.

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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.

COVID-19 Update For May 21; 3,760 Positive Cases

The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update for May 21.
Posted: Thursday 05/21/20

COVID-19 Update For May 14; 3,206 Positive Cases

The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update for May 14.
Posted: Thursday 05/14/20

COVID-19 Update For May 11; 2,971 Positive Cases

The City of Worcester has released the following COVID-19 update for May 11.
Posted: Monday 05/11/20

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Posted: Monday 05/25/20 6:18 PM

Our sincere gratitude to all the brave men and woman who have served our country and paid the ultimate sacrifice....
Posted: Monday 05/25/20 7:00 AM

Thanks to the Worcester Railers HC for delivering awesome B.T.'s Smokehouse lunch for the WFD. We appreciate everything Railers Hockey does for our community....
Posted: Friday 05/22/20 12:31 PM

#NationalElectricalSafetyMonth continues...
Posted: Friday 05/22/20 7:45 AM

Speedy recovery, Michael!...
Posted: Wednesday 05/20/20 6:16 PM

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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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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.