MISSION STATEMENT

To protect Life, Property and the Environment from harm through SERVICE to the Community.

We will accomplish this through:

Accountability: To ourselves and our citizens for every action we take.

Commitment: To the Department and the community we serve.

Dedication: To prepare our shift and the Department to meet the needs of the Town and its citizens.

Passion: To serve and assist our community to the best of our abilities.

Integrity: To do the right thing for our community, every time

Beat the Beep: Replace Aging CO Alarms – They Don’t Last Forever
Carbon monoxide (CO) alarms have been required in nearly every residence in Massachusetts since March of 2006. The life expectancy of carbon monoxide alarms is 5-7 years, depending on make and model, and many CO alarms installed as a result of this recent law are now reaching the end of their useful lives and need to be replaced. No home appliance lasts forever.

How is carbon monoxide (CO) dangerous?
Carbon monoxide (CO) is known as the Invisible Killer because it is a poisonous gas that has no visible color, taste, or odor. When you breath it in, it makes you feel nauseas, dizzy, headachy, and tired like you have the flu. It poisons the body by removing oxygen in the blood stream, slowly suffocating you. It makes it hard to think clearly.

Where Does CO Come From?
Heating equipment is the leading cause of CO incidents. It can also come from hot water heaters, gas stoves, gas dryers, barbecue grills, fireplaces, and from cars, lawn mowers, snow blowers or generators running inside the garage – even with the door open. A large number of CO incidents take place between the months of November and February and between 5 p.m. and 10 a.m. This is the time when most heating equipment is being used at home.           more information…

Did you know that effective bystander CPR, provided immediately after sudden cardiac arrest, can double a victim’s chance of survival? The Harwich Fire Association conducts CPR and First Aid classes throughout the year. We have classes for first-timers through re-certification classes for advanced levels.

If you are interesting in taking a CPR class or have any questions, please email us or call (508) 430-7546. Classes are organized and conducted by the Harwich Fire Association and not by the department administrative staff.

The Harwich Fire Association bestowed their annual scholarships on graduating seniors.

The following is a list of the recipients and the scholarships they were presented. (L-R) David LeBlanc, Deputy Fire Chief; Norman Clarke, Jr., Chief of Department; Cameron Gonnella, Caitlin D’Agostino, Michaela Piche, Chloe Parker, Sarah MacAskill, Christopher Jaques, Jake Blute, Nicholas Norcott, Bruce Young, President, Harwich Fire Association