Most correspondence should be mailed to Headquarters:
Westwood Fire Department Headquarters
637 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
The address for Station Two is:
Westwood Fire Department, Station 2
300 Washington Street
Westwood, MA 02090
When is open burning allowed?
Open burning is allowed from January 15th through May 1st and is regulated by MA DEP (Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection).
There are no exceptions.
A Decision to allow burning will be decided on a day-to-day basis each morning depending on several factors including wind, periods of dry weather and other atmospheric conditions.
It is the property owner's responsibility to confirm that Open Burning is allowed each day, due to weather conditions.
An up-to-date status will be available from MassDEP MassAir Website Forecast:
What is the contact number for the fire department?
There are several phone numbers that you can reach us at.
The following number is available 24 hours/day:
Dispatch: (781) 320-1000
The following numbers are available during normal business hours:
Headquarters: (781) 320-1060
Fire Prevention: (781) 320-1063
Fire Department Office Manager: (781) 320-1062
How do I obtain a fire report or ambulance report?
All requests for reports must be made in writing and mailed to:
Westwood Fire Department
Records Request
637 High Street
Westwood, MA 02090
A signed release will be required for all medical reports.
A check for $15 made payable to The Town of Westwood for processing will be required.
Some requests may require proof of identity.
When is the fire department open for business?
Although the fire department is open 24 hours/day, 365 days/year, the business office is open Monday-Friday during normal business hours, generally from 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM.
Please call ahead to make sure someone will be here to assist you.
Does the Westwood Fire Department provide fire education?
Yes, through a safety initiative known as SAFE. Please see the Public Educationlink on our webpage for more info.
Questions about Fire Department staffing?
The Fire Department has been receiving questions about our staffing and ambulance responses. Please download the document below for more answers to those questions.
