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6 days ago

Sandwich Fire Department
Open burning season starts today. Open burning is permitted in Sandwich today. Please call 508-888-0525 to listen to the recording each day if burning is allowed or denied due to weather conditions. The season runs until May 1, 2026.Open burning safety tips are listed below. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandwich Fire Department
Attention: Verizon Wireless has a major nationwide outage effecting customers. You may see SOS on your cell phone, recommend switching phone to WIFI calling if possible.Sandwich Emergency Communications Center is aware and monitoring the situation as well as Sandwich Fire and OEM. ... See MoreSee Less
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2025 was the busiest year ever for the Sandwich Fire Department. The department responded to a total of 5,202 calls in 2025 up from 4,934 in 2024. The department responded to 3,675 medical calls including 122 motor vehicle accidents and 1,527 fire response related calls.SFD averaged close to 15 calls per 24-hr period for 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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Sandwich Fire Dept.

Official Facebook Page of the Sandwich Fire Department

6 days ago

Sandwich Fire Department
Open burning season starts today. Open burning is permitted in Sandwich today. Please call 508-888-0525 to listen to the recording each day if burning is allowed or denied due to weather conditions. The season runs until May 1, 2026.Open burning safety tips are listed below. ... See MoreSee Less
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1 week ago

Sandwich Fire Department
Attention: Verizon Wireless has a major nationwide outage effecting customers. You may see SOS on your cell phone, recommend switching phone to WIFI calling if possible.Sandwich Emergency Communications Center is aware and monitoring the situation as well as Sandwich Fire and OEM. ... See MoreSee Less
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2025 was the busiest year ever for the Sandwich Fire Department. The department responded to a total of 5,202 calls in 2025 up from 4,934 in 2024. The department responded to 3,675 medical calls including 122 motor vehicle accidents and 1,527 fire response related calls.SFD averaged close to 15 calls per 24-hr period for 2025. ... See MoreSee Less
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3 weeks ago

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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