News - Wellfleet Fire Department

Wellfleet's open burning runs Jan 15 to May 1; permits required. Apply online, via QR code, or at the station. Stay safe!

Burn Permit 2026

The Wellfleet Fire Department would like to inform the public that we are transitioning to an electronic permitting system through Open.gov.

A frozen lake with patches of ice and a distant tree-lined shore under a cloudy sky.

Vehicle Stalls in High Tide on Lt. Island Causeway – Occupants Safely Rescued

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Two individuals in firefighter uniforms stand in front of a fire truck, celebrating their graduation from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic James Stergis and Firefighter/EMT Grant Qualls

The Wellfleet Fire Department proudly congratulates Firefighter/Paramedic James Stergis and Firefighter/EMT Grants Qualls on their successful…

Join us for "Santa at the Cinemas" on December 13! Free movie, popcorn, and soda. Event starts at 8:30 AM; Santa at 9:30 AM.

Santa at the Cinema 2025

Please join the Wellfleet Fire Department and Wellfleet Police Department as we host the 2025 Santa at the Cinema at the Welfleet Cinemas! In…

The image shows a Doosan heavy machinery vehicle on muddy ground, with fallen leaves and power lines in the background.

Excavator Rollover with Entrapment

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A fire burning in a forested area at night, with flames and smoke visible.

Brush Fire Contained Near Residence in Wellfleet

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November 1, 2025
Contact: Deputy Chief Shawn Clark
Phone: (508) 349-3754

Sunday Morning, Deck Fire Quickly Extinguished

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We Will Never Forget

The Wellfleet Fire Department extends our heartfelt gratitude to the community members who joined us and the Wellfleet Police Department as we paused…

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9/11 Remembrance Thursday 9:45am

The Wellfleet Fire Department invites you to join us this Thursday morning for our 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony. We will gather at the front of the…

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Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team Training at Whitecrest Beach

The Barnstable County Tech Rescue Team was training at Whitecrest Beach today. They use this beach to practice high-angle rescues. The Team responds…

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Welcome Back Students and Staff of Wellfleet Elementary School!

Sparky and the Wellfleet Fire Staff welcomed the students and faculty back to the Wellfleet Elementary School for the start of the 2025 school year…

Firefighters extinguishing a fire in a truck on the road using hoses.

Ocean View Drive Bus Fire 08/30/2025

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Retirement announcement for Administrative Assistant Theresa Townsend from Wellfleet Fire Department after 34 years of service.

Administrative Assistant Theresa Townsend Retirement

Invitation to a farewell event for FF/EMT Theresa Townsend at the Wellfleet Fire Department on July 9, 2025, from 0900-1100.

Last Coffee with Thereas Townsend, July 9th

Join Us in Celebrating Theresa Townsend’s Retirement
The Wellfleet Fire Department invites you to celebrate Theresa Townsend’s last day with us on…

A group of people, including firefighters, pose in front of a "WELLFLEET" fire truck.

Tour Bus Breaks Down at Firehouse

On June 23rd, a DATTCO tour bus with over twenty occupants broke down in the fire department parking lot. Group 1 welcomed the stranded tourists into…

Two firefighters holding axes in front of a fire truck at the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy.

Congratulations to Firefighter/Paramedic Luke Fancy and Firefighter/EMT Picabo Miskiv

A fire truck and firefighters at a smoky dock, with hoses strewn on the wet ground.

Fishing Vessel Fire Extends to Wellfleet Pier

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A damaged bus and car in a road accident with emergency vehicles present.

Motor Vehicle Accident – Route 6 & Nauhaught Bluff Road

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A construction area with exposed bricks, soil, and a partially dismantled section near a window.

Fire Quickly Extinguished at the Wellfleet Historic Society

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Two people in bright jackets push a red inflatable boat into the water near a sign, with a distant boat and dock in the background.

Wellfleet Fire Department Responds to Submerged Vehicle Incident

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March 1, 2025
Contact: Wellfleet Fire Department
Phone: 508-349-3754

Red biohazard sharps disposal container in a public area near a glass door.

Sharps Kiosk

New Sharps Kiosk
Wellfleet Fire Department is pleased to announce we officially have a new sharps kiosk, located inside the front entrance of the…

People in a yellow inflatable raft on an icy surface, surrounded by a wooded area.

Wellfleet Fire Ice Rescue Drill

On Monday morning, the Wellfleet Fire Department drilled on ice rescues at Long Pond. The department used our inflatable NRS boat, allowing…

OPEN BURNING Winter & Spring 2025

Open burning season begins on January 15th and continues until 4:00 PM on May 1st.

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Donated Firefighter Statue

The Wellfleet Department would like to thank Tom Simeone and his team for their generous donation of the Wellfleet Firefighter statue. Using donated…

A boat beached on the sand with a rescue vehicle and a person in a safety suit nearby.

Beached Vessel North of Newcomb Hollow Beach

This morning, at 0848, the Wellfleet and Truro Fire Departments were dispatched to a boat that had run aground with no one onboard responding. The…

Event with Santa and a free movie at Wellfleet Cinemas, Dec 14th, 08:30 AM. Free popcorn, soda, and gift bags.

Santa at the Cinemas

Santa at the Cinemas, Saturday 12/14/2024

Wellfleet Fire Dept. lifts outdoor burning ban; caution advised. Burning leaves/brush still prohibited. Permit needed Jan 15-May 1.

Burning Ban Lifted

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New Hire

The Wellfleet Fire Department would like to introduce our newest Hire EMT Picabo Miskiv. EMT Miskiv comes to us with experience and training from West…

Temporary Outdoor Burning Ban

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On October 7th, the Wellfleet Fire Department held its first annual ceremony to recognize the men and women of the department.

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Open House Saturday 10/12/2024

Join us for our open house on Saturday October 12th.

Fuel Spill

Sunday 08/18/2024

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New Fire Chief

The Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Fire Department wish to congratulate Deputy Chief Jospeh Cappello on being appointed as the next Fire Chief of…