The Waltham Fire Department protects life and property for the residents, businesses and visitors in Waltham, Massachusetts. Located just 8 miles northwest of Boston, Waltham boasts the State's 13th largest community population. More than 170 members make up the Waltham Fire Department and serve the public by providing fire suppression, emergency medical, fire prevention, fire safety education, rescue and hazardous materials response services.

Walthamfire.com and Walthamfire.org further our commitment to serving the public by providing you with detailed information on the department, its services and general safety information. We hope your online experience with the Waltham Fire Department will help us to continue to service your needs and keep you well informed with the latest updates.

Celebrate Fire Prevention Week 2009. Join the Waltham Fire Department and celebrate Fire Prevention Week by making sure the smoke and carbon monoxide detectors in your house work. Also practice your home escape plan with your family and make sure everyone knows what to do in an emergency. Visit www.walthamfire.com/kids/fpw.html for a listing of our educational visits to local schools and for information on our Open House Sunday October 11th.

September was National Preparedness Month. Join the Waltham Fire Department, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) by preparing your family for handling emergencies. Visit www.ready.gov for ideas on how to put together an emergency supply kit, making a family emergency plan and getting informed about the types of emergencies that could take place in your community.

Click here for information on achieving compliance with the Massachusetts Carbon Monoxide Detector Law.