Harwich Fire Department

The Harwich Fire Department provides emergency fire and medical services for the residents and visitors of Harwich, Cape Cod, Massachusetts. We are a thirty six member group that works out of two fire stations. The department staffing consists of 4 groups, a Fire Inspector, a Deputy Chief, Fire Chief, an Administrative Assistant and a Fire Prevention Clerk. All of the firefighters are trained to the EMT level and many are trained to the EMT-Paramedic level. We operate four advanced life support ambulances, four engines, one 110 foot ladder truck, and two rescue boats.

The Harwich Fire Department responds to over 4200 calls a year, a majority of which are requests for Emergency Medical Services. All four of the department ambulances are Advanced Life Support ambulances. These ambulances are equipped with over 40 medications, intubation equipment, 12 lead EKGs with capnography, pediatric/newborn support supplies, advanced first aid supplies and more.

The Harwich Fire Department serves as a Training Center for the members and many in the community. The Harwich Fire Department conducts a number of classes for the public, such as the Citizens Fire Academy and American Heart Association CPR classes.

The Harwich Fire Department has a Fire Prevention office that conducts residential and commercial resale inspections, oil burner inspections, annual hotel/motel and restaurant inspections, along with new construction and remodel plan review. The Fire Prevention Office works closely with both the Building and Health Inspectors to ensure a streamlined approach to inspectional services.

Open Burning regulations, Resale inspection applications and fee schedules are now available on our Fire Prevention page.