Pittsfield Fire Department

MISSION

The mission of the Pittsfield Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of its citizens, while providing them a high quality of emergency and life safety services. It also provides medical services in cooperation with the private ambulance service within the city on a 24-hour a day basis.

In addition, the department provides inspection and code enforcement, public safety, fire prevention and they perform remedial actions at hazardous incidents, as well as provide mutual aid to surrounding communities, on an as needed basis.

DEPARTMENT CONFIGURATION:

Today, the Pittsfield Fire Department consists of the Chief, four (4) Deputy Chiefs, nine (9) Captains, thirteen (13) Lieutenants, fifty-six (56) Fire Fighters, four (4) Inspectors, and five (5) Civilian personnel. The Pittsfield Fire Department has in place a well-planned and successful system of five strategically placed fire stations. It has always been, and will always remain the mission of the PFD to protect lives and property while averting tragedy. The Pittsfield Fire Department is a highly trained, highly skilled multifaceted emergency response group that is always prepared to face any challenge.

The PFD is here to serve the people of Pittsfield. Not only does the Pittsfield Fire Department fight fires, but it plays an active role in preventing fires, responds timely to prevent crisis situations, and saving lives. Whenever someone calls for help for any reason, the department is prepared, able, and willing to help.

OPEN BURNING REGULATIONS

Open burning season in Massachusetts runs from January 15th through April 30th. Burning permits can be obtained from any fire station in the city. If the Engine Co. is in the station, the on-duty firefighters will assist you in obtaining a permit and advise you of the regulations. If you are unable to reach a firefighter at an outlying station, stop at Fire Department Headquarters to obtain the permit. Please use care when using grills and having open campfires, fires can spread rapidly during the summer and fall months.

Permits must be applied for on the day of the burning. No permits will be issued after 2pm. Burning can not start before 10am and must be completely out by 4pm. Fire must be 75 feet from any structure. If you do not have this distance, do not apply for a permit!

Visit the www.mass.gov/dfs for more info and tips on preventing out of control brush fires.

PFD's OFFICIAL MEDIA PAGE

For all the latest news and information, please visit our newly developed Official Media Page, updated regularly with all the Pittsfield Fire Department is doing to protect our community and more. You can even subscribe to the page and receive live updates as we post them.