The Pittsfield Fire Department proudly protects over 4,000 people living in an area of 24.5 square miles. We operate out of one station that protects a primarily residential area. Our Department is a public department whose members are on a combination paid and volunteer status. We have an ISO rating of 6.

The Pittsfield Fire Department provides Fire and EMS Services to the businesses and residents of the town. The Department includes 3 full-time EMT's and three Paramedic who staffs the Ambulance Service. Our Department has 42 volunteer members, including Officers, volunteers, full-time and per diem staff, and Support Company members. We also sponsor an Explorer’s Post with six members at this time.

We welcome your questions or concerns at the station on 33 Catamount Rd, or at 435-6807.

Burn Permits Required

Burn permits must be obtained prior to starting of your brush pile. Read More!

Current Fire Danger

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This site updated daily by 5pm however for current and most accurate fire danger conditions, call the Pittsfield Fire Department 603-435-6807

Retired Deputy Forest Fire Warden Ed Canfield was recently presented a Certificate of Merit from the State of New Hampshire Department of Resources and Economic Development Division of Forests and Lands for his outstanding service for the State of New Hampshire for a period of 32 years. Forest Fire Warden Lenny Deane (right) and Pittsfield Fire Chief Gary Johnson (left) presented the certificate to Ed at the monthly meeting held at the Pittsfield Fire Department on December 7, 2009. The officers and members of the Pittsfield Fire Department and Rescue Service would like to congratulate Ed and recognize him for his long and faithful service to the department and community.

Photo caption/left to right: Captain Michael Dugan (FDNY), Chief Brad Simpkins, CommissionerEd Murdough, Captain Jim Roy, Chief Gary Johnson, and GEF Freese and Rob Freese of Globe Manufacturing.

NH Fire Standards & Training Commission 2009 Award Recipients

On Thursday, November 5, 2009, Pittsfield Fire Chief Gary D. Johnson and Globe Manufacturing Company, LLC were among seven recipients to receive an Academy Award at the Fourteenth Annual NH Fire Standards & Training Commission Academy Awards Convocation. The awards ceremony was held at the New Hampshire State Fire Academy in Concord and was attended by family, friends, and colleagues of the recipients, as well as Commissioner John J. Barthelmes , NH Department of Safety and Director Richard Mason, Division of Fire Standards & Training and Emergency Medical Services.

Chief Johnson was recognized for diligently serving the New Hampshire Fire Service as a distinguished leader and fire service instructor. Chief Johnson began his career as a volunteer in Sunapee in 1978 and as a professional firefighter with the University of New Hampshire Fire Department in Durham in 1980. He later served as Captain with the Lebanon Fire Department between 1984 and 2001 and as Division Chief at the Vermont Fire Academy from 2002 to 2006. He has served as the Fire Chief for the Town of Pittsfield since December 2006.

Globe Manufacturing was honored for being a “good neighbor” and an integral part of fire fighter training in the state of New Hampshire. Globe Manufacturing was recognized for participating in the state standards process for safe fire fighting gear, educating government officials on the need for modern fire fighting gear, and helping to provide educational opportunities to New Hampshire fire fighters.

Seasonal Safety Tips

Use Care when using alternative heating choices

Fire Heating Stats 2007

New Hampshire Fire Marshal's Heating Safety page

Christmas Tree Regulation

Business Update 2009

The Pittsfield Fire Department is in the process of updating our records and we are requesting your assistance.

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We Can’t Help You If We Can’t Find You!

The Town’s Street Numbering System Ordinance is available at Town Hall or click here!

Volunteer!

Watching your neighbors home on fire or not knowing what to do during a medical emergency can be a helpless feeling. Help your neighbor - and yourself - by becoming a volunteer member of the Pittsfield Fire Department! Read More

NFPA Emergency Supplies Kit List

The Pittsfield Fire Department and Ambulance Service encourages you to be prepared in the event of a natural disaster. Visit the website of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) for a comprehensive Emergency Supplies Kit list that can help you to be better prepared.

More resources for preparedness are available at: www.ready.gov