Fire

The Acton Fire Department is pleased to announce that we will be resuming residential smoke detector inspections on Monday, June 15, 2020. Our fire personnel will take necessary safety precautions during the inspections.

View the official release here

Responsibilities


The Acton Fire Department furnishes the citizens of Acton with a comprehensive and responsible delivery system of fire protection, fire suppression, rescue, and emergency medical services in order to provide life safety and the protection of property.

The Fire Department is responsible for:
  • Fire prevention / education
  • Fire suppression
  • Hazardous material emergency response
  • Ambulance and emergency medical services
In addition, together with other Town departments, the Acton Fire Department is also responsible for emergency preparedness and disaster mitigation. The Fire Department along with the Acton Police Department is responsible for the E-9-1-1 Emergency Dispatch Center.