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Department of Fire Services (DFS)

The Department of Fire Services helps keep communities safe. We provide firefighter training, fire investigation, fire code development and enforcement, hazardous materials response, special operations support, and fire safety education.

Keeping Massachusetts Safe from Fire

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy (MFA) 
Home Heating Safety
Winter Home Heating Safety 
Preparing for a Smoke Alarm Inspection 
State fire code
Code and Fire Prevention Support 
Crowd Manager Regulations and Training Program 

Contact Us

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DFS Directory 

Phone

978 567-3100

For all 3 campuses

978-567-3248

Severe Weather Hotline

Address

Stow Campus
1 State Road
P. O. Box 1025
Stow, MA 01775
Directions 
Springfield Campus
100 Grochmal Avenue
P.O. Box 51025
Springfield, MA 01151
Directions 
Bridgewater Campus
911 Conant Street, P.O. Box 157
(No access from Flagg Street) Use GPS Coordinates: 41°57′4″ N 70°57′18″ W
Bridgewater, MA 02324
Directions 

Who we serve

The Department of Fire Services provides the fire service, regulated industries, and individuals with training, education, prevention, investigation, and emergency response services. This work includes training firefighters, hazardous material response, fire investigation, public education in fire and life safety, and incident support.

What would you like to do?

Fire Safety for the Public  Information for DFS-Regulated Industries  Resources for the Fire Service 

Recent news & announcements

Press Release

DFS Adds New Interior Drone Resources to Support Fire/Rescue Operations 

12/15/2025 Department of Fire Services

New Drones Can Assist with Hazmat Response, Structural Collapse, and More

Press Release

Healey-Driscoll Administration Honors 170 Massachusetts Firefighters for Heroism, Service  

11/25/2025 Department of Fire Services

Local Firefighters and State Personnel Recognized in Massachusetts' Premier Event for the Fire Service

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