Harvard Fire Dept. 100th Anniversary

In 1917, a large fire threatened to destroy every building around the Harvard Common. Fortunately, a couple of nearby towns had a new firefighting tool: a motorized fire engine. The Harvard community decided to purchase their own motorized fire engine, and to create a volunteer organization to maintain and operate the new vehicle, as well as commit to regular training to improve their firefighting techniques and capabilities. With that, the Harvard Fire Department was founded on March 9, 1921. The tradition of a group of loyal Harvard citizen volunteer firefighters still stands today. In commemoration of the Harvard Fire Department's Century of Service, we are celebrating with a muster in town, our Annual Turkey Raffle (virtual, this year) and some cool swag for everyone to buy to support the HFD. If you would like to purchase some great 100th Anniversary items, click here.

2022 Open Burning Season is Now OPEN

The 2022 Open Burn Season is now OPEN. Open burning is only allowed with a permit. The 2022 open burning season runs from January 15 - May 1, 2022.  

  Open burning releases large amounts of carbon dioxide, other gases, and solid substances directly into the air, which can contribute to respiratory problems. Disposal of natural materials is never as good for the environment as using them again in a different form. Tree limbs, brush and other forestry debris can be chipped or composted into landscaping material. Check with your local public works or highway department; many have chippers at the municipal recycling center or transfer station and will process debris from homeowners.
    As you prepare for burning, please consider where you locate your burn pile and other safety tips. In this video, we have put together some helpful guidelines for conducting a safer burn. Please view the video BEFORE you burn so you'll be better prepared.

Harvard Fire Department - Year in Review

As with everything, 2020 brought an entirely new set of challenges and situations to the Harvard Fire Department. Take a look at our 2020 Year in Review and see how the Harvard Fire Department overcame the obstacles of a global pandemic.

Thinking of Joining the Harvard Fire Department?

Looking for a way to give back to your community? Do you want to test your limits or learn some new skills? How about connecting with your neighbors and building new friendships? The Harvard Fire Department is all that and more. In this video, you will meet some of our members and hear their stories. What will be your story? Join our family to protect your family.

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Blackboard Connect is a service for Harvard residents that allows local leadership to relay emergency or any other urgent information directly to you.

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For All Emergencies

Call 911 for all Harvard Fire, Police and Ambulance emergencies.

Burn Permits

The open burning season runs from January 15th – May 1st of each year.

For an Open Burning Permit, please click here. A valid permit obtained from the Harvard Fire Department is required.

Harvard Fire Department

Serving the citizens of the Harvard fire district since 1921

What We Do

The role of the Harvard Fire Department has evolved over the years to be more than just a “fire” department. Today we are trained to handle hazardous materials events, water and ice rescues, accident victim extrications, mass casualty incidents, commercial and residential water problems and any other type of natural or manmade disaster. We are also teachers of fire safety and prevention. We are the people you call whenever you need help, no matter what kind of problem, day or night, 365 days a year. As volunteers, this is what we signed up to do and it is a privilege to assist our fellow Harvard citizens.

 

Our primary goal is to faithfully serve and protect our community in times of need. We accomplish this goal through regular comprehensive training, readiness to respond to any situation, and a commitment to leadership, teamwork and excellence. We continuously seek to advance our daily objectives of fire protection, public education and innovation in order to better preserve the lives and property of our neighbors.

Chief’s Office

Fire Chief Rick Sicard

Address:
13 Ayer Road
Harvard, MA 01451

Email: rsicard@harvard-ma.gov
Office Phone: 978-456-3648
Fax: 978-456-3381

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