Martin Dyer, Fire Chief
The Worcester Fire Department is dedicated to professionally serving the citizens and protecting lives and property in our community. We accomplish this mission through fire suppression, emergency response, prevention and community risk reduction. Please read the first Worcester Fire Department Annual Report, detailing the operations and accomplishments of the department during calendar year 2022.
The Fire Department is always seeking motivated individuals to join our team in protecting and serving the community. If you are interested in joining the Worcester Fire Department, please view our Employment Opportunities.
- Please email all Tier II Reports to sarahazmat@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.
Fire Prevention
Permits & Licensing • Inspection Information • Fire Safety
The Fire Prevention Division helps prevent the occurrence of fire, protects lives and preserves property through education, enforcement and engineering. Learn more about fire safety, permits and licensing, inspection information, as well as the city's adopted fire codes and ordinances, along with testing and monitoring information for fire protection systems in the city.
News & Announcements
New DEI Curriculum Implemented for WFD Academy
Worcester Announces Special Events Process Improvements
Property Owners Reminded to Clear Sidewalks of Snow and Ice
Incident Data
Informing Worcester
Informing Worcester is the City's open data portal. The City has established this open data portal where any and all interested parties can obtain public information at no cost. The portal includes incident dispatches received by the Worcester Fire Department.
History and Memorials of the WFD
The Worcester Firefighter's Memorial honors the brave men who have sacrificed their lives as members of the Worcester Fire Department. On December 3, 1999, a five-alarm fire at the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse Co. building claimed the lives of six brave firefighters who responded to the call. They were the city's first firefighting deaths in 36 years. This major event led to several changes to improve firefighting and fire prevention procedures across the city and beyond.
The City of Worcester has an interesting history stretching back to the 1700s where the citizens fought fires with buckets, poles and ladders. Worcester's first “hand” fire engine was obtained in 1793. The Fire Department grew and modernized in the centuries following, leading to today's modern technology and the continued bravery of our firefighters.
Fire Stations
To view the list of Fire Stations, click on the panel button 
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Resources
International Association of Fire Fighters
Massachusetts Department of Fire Services
National Fire Academy
Worcester Firefighters I.A.F.F. Local 1009
Contact Information
Address
Fire Headquarters
141 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Contact
Phone: 911 / 508-799-1821
Fax: 508-799-1819
Email Us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stations' Hours
24 Hours X 7 Days