Fire

The Wendell Fire Department is committed to protecting the people and property within our community. We will be responsive to the needs of our citizens by providing rapid, professional emergency services essential to their health, safety and wellbeing.

Contacting Wendell Fire

Emergency Contact

To report fire, medical, or any other hazardous situation, dial 911.

Non-Emergency Contact

For non-emergencies, use the contact information provided to the left. This includes questions about, or scheduling inspections for, smoke/CO alarms, propane tank installations, and oil tank or oil burner installations. Residents interested in learning about joining the fire department should contact the Chief.

Permits

Open Burning Permits can be obtained by visiting www.fcburnpermits.com and clicking on Wendell, or for those without internet access by calling 413-625-8200 (Shelburne Control Dispatch). Calling the Fire Station and leaving a message will not mean someone has properly taken out a permit. Open Burning season runs from January 15th to May 1st. Please read and follow all regulations listed on the burn permit application web site. Currently, there is no fee for open burn permits.

Smoke and Carbon Monoxide alarms. If you are selling your home, you will need a certificate of compliance from the fire department that shows your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the requirements for a sale or transfer. As regulations vary depending on when your home was built or last modified, to prepare for your inspection please refer to this guide provided by the MA Department of Fire Services. Fee - $25

Propane tank installations. New propane tank installations require a permit and inspection to be completed by the fire department. Information regarding placement of propane tanks can be found in this NFPA guide. Fee - $25

Oil burner and oil tank installations. Oil tank replacements and new oil burner installations require an inspection and permit from the fire department. Fee - $25

Food trucks operating in town. Food truck operators are required to obtain a permit from the fire department prior to selling food in town. Information related to food truck permit requirements can be found in this guide provided by the MA Department of Fire

Services. Food truck permits are valid for 1-year. Fee - $25

House Numbers in Wendell are issued by the Fire Chief. Please do not issue yourself a house number. Rather, contact the Fire Chief who will assign the number and ensure the new number is logged into the state 911 system. Currently, there is no fee.

All other permits, please contact the Chief.

Please mail permit applications and inspection fees to:

Wendell Fire Department

PO Box 41

Wendell, MA 01379