The mission of the Fire Prevention Division is to help prevent the occurrence of fire, protect lives, and to preserve property through:
- Enforcement
- Education
- Permitting and inspections
- Plans review
Enforcement
Enforces all requirements of MGL Chapter 148, CMR 527, all adopted city fire codes and ordinances and administers all Permits and Licenses along with the necessary inspections to issue the same.
Education
Public safety awareness education in the identification and protection of common risks from fire and other potential hazards.
Permits and Inspections
Issues and inspects for many types of permits. 2021 Open Burning Season
Plans Review
Review and approval of all fire protection documents in addition to witnessing a satisfactory functional test of all fire protection systems prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy. Specialist reviews of all building and fire protection system plans for compliance with the Massachusetts Fire Code are also conducted.
Ordinances
Contact Us
| Fire Prevention Desk for general information | 508 324-2740 | pfbcomplaints@frfd.org |
| Plans Review/ Systems/ Hydrants Inspection | Inspector Jeffrey Medeiros Ext 111 | jmedeiros@frfd.org |
| Plans Review/ Tank Removal/install/ Oil Burners/ Auto Body/ Repair | Inspector Ken Sirois Ext 118 | ksirois@frfd.org |
| House Sales Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance/Complaints | Inspector Richard Sereczyk Ext 115 | rserejczyk@frfd.org |
| House Sales Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Detector Compliance/Complaints | Inspector Dave Wood Ext 117 | dwood@frfd.org |
| DEEC/DPH/DPL Quarterly/Annual Inspection/ Complaints | Inspector Mark Furtado Ext 112 | mfurtado@frfd.org |
| Municipal Fire Alarm/ Public Education/ SAFE Trailer | Inspector Clayton Walker Ext 114 | cwalker@frfd.org |
| Investigations | District Chief Neil Furtado | nfurtado@frfd.org |
| Investigations | Lieutenant Ken Perry | kperry@frfd.org |
| Investigations/Code Enforcement/Assistant City Fire Marshal | Captain Eric Caffrey 508 324-2732 or Ext 109 | Fireprevention@frfd.org |
| Investigations/Code Enforcement/Fire Watch/ City Fire Marshal | Deputy Fire Chief Ronald Sevigny 508 324-2697 or Ext 110 | deputyfpb@frfd.org |