The fire department is headed by Chief Ronald Rochon and Lt. Donald Parsons. Its mission is "to strive to make Westford a safe place to work, live and be educated in by reducing human suffering caused by fires, sudden illnesses, accidents, hazardous material releases or by man made or natural disasters." In 2009, the department responded to 2,452 incidents.
The Milford Fire Department headquarters are located on Birch Street, off Route 109. Also known as Station 2, the headquarters houses administrative offices and a training facility. Most firefighters are stationed downtown, in the department's other station on Spruce Street.
Residents looking for information about fire-related permits and inspections should contact headquarters. Note that Milford Fire is a civil service department and does not have an ambulance.
The Swampscott Fire Department's ranks—31 full-time firefighters and officers—are a mix of veterans and relative newcomers. A third of them have 15 or more years experience; a third have between five and 15 years; and a third have less than five years. These firefighters battle fires and respond to other emergencies, inspect homes and buildings, train to sharpen their skills and teach fire safety and prevention. One of these outreach teaching efforts is the SAFE program, which teaches middle school students fire safety and how to properly report emergencies. Department apparatus includes two fire engines, a ladder truck and a rescue boat. Firefighters are organized into four groups. Each group works a 24-hour shift at a time, from 8am to 8am.
The Hingham Fire Department is a professional fire department operating three stations in town. At this address, Station 1 functions as the main fire department headquarters. Additional stations are located at 847 Main Street and 230 North Street. The staff works to respond quickly to emergency needs.