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Peabody Fire Department
Peabody, MA · Essex County
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The Peabody Fire Department protects the City of Peabody from a headquarters and additional stations spread across the city, including the West Peabody station, with the department noting the city maintains five fire stations in total. Staffing includes a Fire Chief, four Deputy Chiefs, 14 Captains, eight Lieutenants, 75 Firefighters, a Training Officer, a Fire Prevention Officer, two Fire Inspectors, two Fire Alarm staff, and three administrative personnel.
Beyond emergency response to fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, and motor vehicle accidents, the department's Fire Prevention Bureau conducts routine inspections of hotels, hospitals, theaters, schools, daycares, group homes, and other occupancies, issues place-of-assembly permits, enforces commercial cooking-hood cleaning requirements, and sends night inspectors into bars, nightclubs, and restaurants. The department also runs public education efforts, including school visits to teach fire safety.
The department describes its members as guided by six core values: integrity, service, teamwork, courage, accountability, and adaptability, framing firefighters as neighbors, coaches, and community volunteers as much as emergency responders.
MissionThe dedicated members of the Peabody Fire Department have made it our mission to respond to fires, medical emergencies, disasters and terrorist acts, and protect the lives and property of Peabody residents and visitors.
How many personnel does the Peabody Fire Department have?
The department is made up of the Chief, four Deputy Chiefs, 14 Captains, eight Lieutenants, 75 Firefighters, a Training Officer, a Fire Prevention Officer, two Fire Inspectors, two Fire Alarm staff, and three administrative personnel — 111 people in total.
How many calls does the Peabody Fire Department respond to each year?
The department responds to an average of about 9,800 calls per year, covering fires, medical emergencies, hazardous materials incidents, natural and man-made disasters, motor vehicle accidents, and other emergency and non-emergency situations.
How many fire stations are in Peabody?
The City of Peabody has five fire stations, including the headquarters station and the West Peabody station.
How do I request a fire report from the department?
Fire reports can be requested for a $5 fee by submitting a written request that includes the incident date, location, and property owner information.
What are the Fire Prevention Bureau's office hours?
The Fire Prevention office is open Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., located at 47 Lowell St, Peabody, MA 01960.