Fire Department

Mission


The Cohasset Fire Department is committed to providing for the safety and welfare of the public through the preservation of life, property, and environment.

Services


The Cohasset Fire Department provides the following services which are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
  • Disaster management
  • Emergency medical services
  • Fire prevention and suppression
  • Hazardous material mitigation
  • Public education
  • Public safety
  • Rescue services
Cohasset Fire Seal

Emergency Medical Service


The Emergency medical service is staffed by firefighters who are all certified at the EMT and EMT/Paramedic level by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Department ambulance operates at the Advanced Life Support (ALS) level which provides advanced medical and cardiac care.

2021 Burn Permits



The 2021 burning season has begun.  To apply for a permit, please click on the link under Quick Links on this page.

Fire Truck Front

Forms & Documents

General Safety Information & Tips

  1. Candle Fire Safety (PDF)
  2. Carbon Monoxide Alarm Requirements (PDF)
  3. Cooking Safety Tips (PDF)
  4. Firework Safety - Be Smart, Leave it to the Professionals (PDF)
  5. Governors Emergency Executive Orders Affecting Licensing and Inspections
  1. Safety Tips for Older Adults (PDF)
  2. Safety Tips for Open Burning Season (PDF)
  3. Scald Safety and Information Sheet (PDF)
  4. Smoke Alarm Information (PDF)
  5. Winter Fire Safety Tips (PDF)

Hurricane Preparedness

  1. Family Hurricane Preparedness (PDF)
  2. Hurricane Preparedness (PDF)
  1. Hurricane Property Protection Tips (PDF)

Lightning & Thunderstorm Safety

  1. Lightning and Thunderstorm Safety Tips (PDF)