Fire

Wakefield's Fire Department operates from the Public Safety Building at 1 Union Street. The Department consists of 55 uniformed, professional, career firefighters – protecting a population of 27,000 residents just north of Boston. Crews provide professional fire suppression, emergency medical service, fire prevention / code enforcement, and public education.  We are a professional, community-service driven organization.  

The Wakefield Fire Department, functioning as a compassionate professional team, provides an all-hazard emergency response to meet the needs of our community.

The mission of the Wakefield Fire Department is to improve the quality of life within the town by providing a high quality emergency fire and rescue service; an excellent fire prevention program, including public education and fire investigation; and a fire fighting and rescue force capable of handling all types of emergencies. The Department will accomplish this mission while maintaining a high standard of training and education, maintaining fire department facilities and apparatus, and interacting professionally with other town departments.

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Emergency Alerts

OnSolve’s CodeRED system is the product that Wakefield uses to send time-sensitive communications to residents and businesses in emergencies. Sometimes referred to as “reverse 911,” the tool allows users to receive alerts from public safety and Town leaders via email, phone, and text. You can also opt to receive weather-related warnings from the National Weather Service. Learn more and sign up today.