2024 Turkey Raffle

The Harvard Firefighters Association will be hosting its annual Turkey Raffle on Friday November 15, from 7pm to 10pm, at the Fire Station located at 13 Ayer Road. Admission is free, and everyone who attends will be automatically entered for a great door prize from Idylwilde Farms. Please bring quarters (or get them at the event) to participate in one of the 30 rounds, each yielding several winners. Various prizes, including almost 100 turkeys, will be given away. This popular event attracts a large community crowd, so arrive early to get a seat.

Our firefighters are also selling Pre-Raffle Drawing tickets (1 for $5, 5 for $20). The Pre-Raffle Drawing is a separate event that does not require in-person attendance, and has its own set of prizes. Please reach out to your any Harvard Firefighter or EMT to purchase tickets for the Pre-Raffle Drawing for turkeys, a $200 gift certificate to Gibbet Hill restaurant in Groton, and Boston Bruins tickets. Harvard FD-EMS uses the funds raised at the Turkey Raffle and Pre-Raffle Drawing for first responder training, community outreach programs, equipment purchases, and other charitable needs in our community.

2024 Open Burning Season Is Now CLOSED!

The 2024 Open Burn Season is now CLOSED. No open burning is allowed. Open burning is only allowed with a permit during the Open Burning Season. The next Open Burning Season will begin next year, from January 15 - May 1, 2025.

Harvard Fire Dept. - A Century of Service

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. After this near-tragedy, 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 loyal Harvard citizen volunteer firefighters still stands today. Take a look at the complete history of the Harvard Fire Department in this video.

Harvard Fire Department - Year in Review

Take a look at our 2023 Year-in-Review to see the many calls and training sessions we had at the Harvard Fire Department last year.

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.

Blackboard Connect

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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