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Amherst Fire Department

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 The Amherst Fire Department provides comprehensive fire, rescue, EMS, and fire prevention services to the Town of Amherst, including the University of Massachusetts, Amherst College, and Hampshire College, as well as providing the primary EMS service to the neighboring communities of Leverett, Pelham, and Shutesbury.
We also respond mutual aid for fire or EMS to any community in need in the three-county area (Hampshire, Franklin, Hampden Counties).
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Our Mission


"To enhance the quality of life in our community by providing quality emergency and support services. Through the professionalism, pride, and excellence of our personnel, we will be the leaders in All Hazards preparation, response, and recovery. We will settle for nothing less than outstanding service as we conduct fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services, fire prevention, safety education, hazardous materials incident response and disaster operations."

 

News & Announcements:


 

FIRE STATIONS CLOSED TO VISITORS:

Due to the COVID-19 situation our Fire Stations, including the business office, are closed to all visitors until further notice.  This measure is being taken to help protect our personnel from unnecessary exposure to potential illness so that they will be ready to serve the community as needed.  Anyone needing to conduct business such as for permits, records, etc., should call our business office (413-259-3082) during normal business hours.

BURNING PERMITS:

Open air burning is allowed by state regulations from January 15th thru May 1st each year.   You must first obtain a permit from the fire department.  To obtain a permit you may review the process and apply online or come to the Fire Department business office at the Central Fire Station during normal business hours.  A fire department representative will then come and inspect your property and issue the permit.   DON'T WAIT until the day you want to burn to get your permit!  Crews may be busy with emergency traffic the day you want to burn and may be unable to issue the permit on short notice.   
Permits are good for the entire season - get yours NOW!  To apply and pay for your permit online please click here to review the process and apply for your permit.
   
For more information on the state regulations pertaining to open air burning please click here.

 
REPORTS POSTED:  NEW!  2017 Staffing Study added here.
Copies of various reports done by and about the fire department spanning over three decades are available here.  The reports and associated presentations give insight as to the activity level of the department both now and in the past, as well as information on the rationale and proposals for constructing a new fire station.  Click here for list of available reports.  
   
   
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