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🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! Charge Into Fire Safety. 🔋This year’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day—from phones and laptops to e-bikes, power tools and portable chargers. When damaged, improperly charged or disposed of incorrectly, they can overheat, catch fire or even explode.A few simple steps can help keep your home and family safe:✅ Use the manufacturer-approved charger.✅ Charge devices where you can keep an eye on them, and unplug them when fully charged.✅ Keep batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat and combustible materials.❌Never use or charge a battery that is swollen, damaged, leaking or has been dropped.❌ Never charge batteries overnight or while you’re away from home.❌ Never put lithium-ion batteries in your household trash.🎥 Want more lithium-ion battery safety tips? Watch this Sandwich Community MediaPSA with Chief Burke, who highlights what you need to know about charging and using lithium-ion batteries. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0FNmRQ20k♻️ Need to dispose of a lithium-ion battery? If you have a Transfer Station sticker, lithium-ion batteries can be brought to the Sandwich Transfer Station for sorting and removal by the Town’s contracted recycler.Fire prevention is about education, too. Throughout the week, our Fire Prevention Officer Andrew Mandel will be visiting Sandwich Public Schools to talk with students about fire safety. Chief Burke and Fire Prevention Officer Mandel will also be visiting the Sandwich Council on Aging to share fire prevention and safety information with older adults.We’re proud to spend Fire Prevention Week out in the community helping residents of all ages learn how to stay safe. A few simple precautions can help prevent a dangerous fire before it starts.Charge into fire safety, Sandwich! 🔥🔋#SandwichFire #FirePreventionWeek #ChargeIntoFireSafety #LithiumIonBatterySafety #BatterySafety #FireSafety ...
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Sandwich Fire Dept would like to thank Surfs Up Pizza for providing our F.F.’s at our 3 Stations & Fire Alarm Operators with lunch & dinner today during the storm. Thank you for supporting our Firefighters & Dispatchers. ...
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Sandwich FD is preparing for the stormy weekend. Extra staffing in for Saturday, expect rain, wind, potential power outages and minor to moderate coastal flooding. The Town of Sandwich will be producing storm content and updates throughout the weekend. ...
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Official Facebook Page of the Sandwich Fire Department

🔥 It’s Fire Prevention Week! Charge Into Fire Safety. 🔋This year’s National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Prevention Week theme, “Charge Into Fire Safety. Safe Charging Is a Superpower,” focuses on everyday charging habits that can help reduce the risk of lithium-ion battery fires.Lithium-ion batteries power many of the devices we use every day—from phones and laptops to e-bikes, power tools and portable chargers. When damaged, improperly charged or disposed of incorrectly, they can overheat, catch fire or even explode.A few simple steps can help keep your home and family safe:✅ Use the manufacturer-approved charger.✅ Charge devices where you can keep an eye on them, and unplug them when fully charged.✅ Keep batteries in a cool, dry place away from heat and combustible materials.❌Never use or charge a battery that is swollen, damaged, leaking or has been dropped.❌ Never charge batteries overnight or while you’re away from home.❌ Never put lithium-ion batteries in your household trash.🎥 Want more lithium-ion battery safety tips? Watch this Sandwich Community MediaPSA with Chief Burke, who highlights what you need to know about charging and using lithium-ion batteries. Watch it here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=et0FNmRQ20k♻️ Need to dispose of a lithium-ion battery? If you have a Transfer Station sticker, lithium-ion batteries can be brought to the Sandwich Transfer Station for sorting and removal by the Town’s contracted recycler.Fire prevention is about education, too. Throughout the week, our Fire Prevention Officer Andrew Mandel will be visiting Sandwich Public Schools to talk with students about fire safety. Chief Burke and Fire Prevention Officer Mandel will also be visiting the Sandwich Council on Aging to share fire prevention and safety information with older adults.We’re proud to spend Fire Prevention Week out in the community helping residents of all ages learn how to stay safe. A few simple precautions can help prevent a dangerous fire before it starts.Charge into fire safety, Sandwich! 🔥🔋#SandwichFire #FirePreventionWeek #ChargeIntoFireSafety #LithiumIonBatterySafety #BatterySafety #FireSafety ...
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Sandwich Fire Dept would like to thank Surfs Up Pizza for providing our F.F.’s at our 3 Stations & Fire Alarm Operators with lunch & dinner today during the storm. Thank you for supporting our Firefighters & Dispatchers. ...
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Sandwich FD is preparing for the stormy weekend. Extra staffing in for Saturday, expect rain, wind, potential power outages and minor to moderate coastal flooding. The Town of Sandwich will be producing storm content and updates throughout the weekend. ...
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The Sandwich Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office, situated at the 251 Cotuit Road station, operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Residential inspections are conducted Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 12 pm. Inspection sign-ups can be done either in person at the station or via an online link provided. For inquiries regarding permits or inspections, individuals are encouraged to contact the office directly. The department offers online permit applications and inspection scheduling for ease of access.

The Sandwich Fire Department’s Fire Prevention Office, situated at the 251 Cotuit Road station, operates Monday to Friday from 8 am to 5 pm. Residential inspections are conducted Monday to Thursday from 8 am to 12 pm. Inspection sign-ups can be done either in person at the station or via an online link provided. For inquiries regarding permits or inspections, individuals are encouraged to contact the office directly. The department offers online permit applications and inspection scheduling for ease of access.

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Fire Safety and prevention are like putting out a fire before it starts. Read the posts below for important safety tips & information to help you Fire Safe & Smart! View & print PDFs to share and post.

Sandwich Fire Department shares a strong commitment to public education across all of its firefighters. The opportunity to teach fire safety in our community is valuable to all of us. We encourage you to reach out to us for class schedules and learning initiatives.

Sandwich Fire Department stays active in the community by hosting and attending events, getting involved in community concerns and representing SFD with pride throughout the Town. We’re here for the citizens of Sandwich.

Fire Stations

115 Route 6A, Sandwich MA
466 Route 6A, East Sandwich MA
251 Cotuit Rd. Sandwich MA