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Brookline Fire Department
Brookline, MA · Norfolk County
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The Brookline Fire Department protects the Town of Brookline, Massachusetts, an urban community bordering Boston. The department operates out of five fire stations and is headquartered at the Public Safety Building at 350 Washington Street.
BFD delivers fire suppression, emergency medical services, specialized rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation, and carries a coveted ISO Class 1 public protection rating. The department also runs fire prevention and public education programs, including the state SAFE program.
Brookline's fire service is one of the oldest in the country, tracing its organized firefighting to an engine company formed in 1729 and evolving through fire wardens, a Board of Engineers, and eventually a Fire Commissioner in 1899. The department was fully motorized by the 1920s.
MissionIt is our mission to protect life and property and lessen adverse effects on the environment by providing effective fire suppression, emergency medical services, specialized rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation.
The department's public website does not post firefighter recruitment details or open applications. Prospective firefighters should contact the Brookline Fire Department administration or the Town of Brookline for current civil service and hiring information.
How many fire stations does Brookline have?
The department operates five stations: Station 1 (140 Washington St.), Station 4 (827 Boylston St.), Station 5 (49 Babcock St.), Station 6 (962 Hammond St.), and Station 7 (665 Washington St.).
What services does the Brookline Fire Department provide?
BFD provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, specialized rescue, and hazardous materials mitigation, along with fire prevention and public education.
How do I contact the department about employment?
The fire administration office is in the Public Safety Building at 350 Washington Street and can be reached at 617-730-2272; hiring is not posted directly on the department website, so contact the administration or the Town of Brookline.
What is the department's fire protection rating?
Brookline holds an ISO Class 1 public protection rating, the highest possible classification.