BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Established 1935

The Barnstable Fire Department was officially established on  July 14, 1935 under the command of the first fire chief, Chief Fire Engineer Raymond J. Neil, and Assistant Chief Engineers W. Dana Holmes and Harrison Kent. At the 1935 Barnstable District Meeting, voters approved $9,000.00 to purchase a fire engine, and $7,000.00 for land and construction of a firehouse. On a plot of land donated by Alfred Crocker in memory of his father, a fire station was constructed, located on Main Street in the center of the Village.

NEWS & NOTICES

Open Burning ~ January 15th through May 1st
Click here for OPEN BURNING information

Barnstable Fire Department is pleased to announce it has been
awarded a $1.38 Million Federal SAFER Grant.
PRESS RELEASE

Please join us for an informational session on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at the Barnstable Fire Department to learn more about this exciting grant opportunity.

We also invite you to attend the Special Fire District Meeting on Thursday, November 12, 2026 at 7:00PM in the Mary Pat Flynn Conference Room (Old Jail), County Complex where voters will decide whether to accept the grant.   AGENDA

Your continued support of the Barnstable Fire Department
is greatly appreciated!

THE BARNSTABLE FIRE DISTRICT is seeking to procure ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING services to perform a BUILDING CONDITION SURVEY at the existing FIRE STATION BUILDING.
Get a copy of the RFP Here

Barnstable Fire District Water Department Board Meeting
November 10, 2026 2:30 PM  AGENDA to Follow
At the Barnstable Water Department ~ 255 Breed’s Hill Road

Barnstable Fire Department Prudential Committee Meeting
November 10, 2026 4:00 PM  AGENDA to Follow
At the Barnstable Water Department ~ 255 Breed’s Hill Road

Fire Station Building Committee Meeting
TBA, 2026 4:00 PM  AGENDA to Follow
At the Barnstable Fire Department ~ 3249 Main Street

SMOKE DETECTOR PROGRAM

To schedule a home smoke detector evaluation please call the fire station at 508-362-3312.

HOME SAFETY TIPS

Learn what to do in a fire. How to make a home escape plan. Have a home fire drill & more.

PUBLIC EDUCATION FOR SCHOOLS

Teach children how to use their senses of sight, touch, smell, and hearing to stay safe during a fire.

OPEN BURNING PROCEDURES

Open burning is permitted between January 15th and May 1st each year.   You must obtain a copy of the current years rules and regulations by visiting our open burning page.

BARNSTABLE FIRE DEPARTMENT

Organizational Analysis

The organizational analysis provides a detailed analysis of the history, organization, and future projections of the Barnstable Fire Department.  Prepared by Chief Francis M. Pulsifer, this document brings you inside Barnstable Fire Department and offers residents an opportunity to learn more about us and what the goals of the department are moving forward.