Martin W. Dyer, Fire Chief
Due to an expected snowstorm, a Declared Winter Parking Ban for the City of Worcester will go into effect at 12 a.m. (midnight) Thursday, Dec. 5.
Posted: Wednesday 12/04/24
The City of Worcester Fire Department will host a memorial ceremony on Tuesday, Dec. 3, to mark the 25th anniversary of the Worcester Cold Storage and Warehouse fire.
Posted: Tuesday 11/26/24
The City of Worcester’s annual Festival of Lights celebration returns to the Worcester Common Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The free, family-friendly event hosts numerous lighting features, ice skating, food vendors, community organizations, and performances from 4:30 - 9 p.m.
Posted: Tuesday 11/12/24
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Worcester Fire Department updated their profile picture.
Posted: Monday 12/09/24 6:25 AM
Worcester Fire Department updated their profile picture.
Posted: Sunday 12/08/24 8:29 AM
Worcester Fire Departments Public Education will be hosting Pathways for Change at 25 Meade St in Room 109 on December 19 from 9:00 to 11:00. We have limited space so if interested please contact LT John Ushinski at ushinskij@worcesterma.gov for a spot or more information.
Posted: Thursday 12/05/24 10:59 AM
Worcester Fire Department would like to thank Chandler Magnet Elementary School for letting us meet the Pre-K and 4th Graders today for Fire Safety.
Posted: Wednesday 12/04/24 3:35 PM
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No. Fireworks are illegal in the City and in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Violators may be subject to fines, inspections and possible criminal complaints.
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.
Please contact the Prevention Division by calling 508-799-1822 or email prevention@worcesterma.gov.
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.
There are many different permits for construction and demolition projects available through the Worcester Fire Prevention Office. Please see the Construction & Demolition Permits flyer for complete details.
Fire Headquarters
141 Grove Street
Worcester, MA 01605
Emergency: 911
Phone: 508-799-1821
Fax: 508-799-1819
Email Us
Headquarters' Hours:
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Stations' Hours:
24 Hours X 7 Days