Welcome
The Peabody Fire Deaprtment has developed this website in hopes it will assist you in understanding who we are and what we do.
We also hope it will help you find information you need about the services we offer.
"You will not find a more dedicated group of individuals striving to achieve the same common goal of protecting life, property and the education of the public on fire safety."
Chief Steven E. Pasdon
Mission Statement
The 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. The Departments pursuit of public safety through its fire prevention, investigation and education programs give us the abilitiy to make significant contributions to the safety of the citizens of Massachusetts and enhances our abilities to keep our homeland safe.
Who We Are
The Peabody Fire Department is made up of the Chief, 4 Deputy Chiefs, 10 Captains, 8 Lieutenants, 88 Firefighters,1 Training Officer,1 Fire Prevention Officer, 2 Fire Inspectors, 2 Fire Alarm Staff and 3 Adminstration Personel.
We respond to an average of 7500 calls per year, for fires, medical emergencies, natural and man made disasters, motor vehicle accidents and various other emergency and non-emergency situations.
Firefighter
John Doran
8/18/1876
William H. Kerwin
1/9/1916
Timothy F. Shea
5/7/1931
Fire Alarm Lineman
William M. Callahan
5/4/1910
Cornelius J. Duggan
12/21/1933
Captain
James L.Carr
4/24/1936
George H. Jaques
1/14/1942
George G. Hodgdon
3/1/1944
James M. Rice
12/23/2011
Kevin J. Lynch
12/10/2001
Fire Prevention
47 Lowell St
Permits
All permits must be obtained in person at the Fire Prevention Office, acceptable terms of payment are cash or check only.
*Please note, all Fire Alarm, Sprinkler and Hood/Fire
Suppression System Permits require a 10 day plan review.
Click on permit for Fees
Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Detector Certificate
Burning Permit
Cutting & Welding
Dumpster
Flammable Liquids
Hood/Fire Suppression
Liquid Propane
Fire Alarm
Sprinkler
Oil Burner Permit or Oil Storage Tank Permit
Residential Tank Removal Permit
Commercial Tank Removal Permit
Inspections
Residential Tank Removal
Commercial Tank Removal
Tank Truck
Smoke Detector/Carbon Monoxide Certificate Inspections
Reports
Fire Report
Motor Vehicle Report (33C & 33D)
Car Seats
Car seats are installed by appointment only and are installed every other friday.
Please download and bring the filled out form when you came for yor appointment.
Thank You
car seat waiver.pdf
Headquarters
41 Lowell St
Peabody Fire Headquarters was built in 1873 and is the oldest continuously operated fire headquarters in the world. It is home to our dispatch center, fire alarm division, Car 2 (Depty Chief), Engine 1, Ladder 1 and fire alrarms bucket truck. We also house Technical Rescue, Mass Decon,Air Supply, ATV and Pump out support units at this station.
Prospect St Fire Station
5 Prospect St
The Prospect St station was built in 1989 and is home to Engine 3, Ladder 2 and a ambulance from Atlantic Abulance Service.
Tremont St. Fire Station
96 Tremont St
The Tremont st station was built in 1895 and is the home to Engine 4.
Lynn St. Fire Station
27A Lynn St
The Lynn St fire station was built in 1962 after the station before it burnt down, It is home to Engine 5.
West Peabody Fire Station
597 Lowell St
The West Peabody fire station was built in 1964 and is home to Engine 7, a reserve engine and has an ambulance bay attached to it.
Engine 1
1999 E-One
Engine 3
Engine 4
Engine 5
2009 KME
1250 gpm Pump
750 gal Tank
Cummings Desiel Engine
Engine 7
2007 KME
Ladder 1
5 Prospect st
2011 KME Aerial Cat
95' Aerial
Ladder 2
2011 Pierce
105' Aerial
Fire Fighters Ball
The Fighters Ball will be in September either on the 22nd or the 29th, the wives are working on a date. It will be held at the Holy Ghost (20 Howley st)
Keep checking back for updates
info_peabodyfire.org
Peabody MA 01960
978-531-2200
978-977-0828 Fax
Cash or Check Only
$20 fee Single Family, Mobile Home, Condominium
$40 fee Two Family
$60 feeThree Family
$25 fee If a reinspection is necessary.
Valid for 60 days
Appointments are Monday’s & Friday’s only between 9:30am-11:30am with a two hour window
Appointments must be made prior to the inspection date
To setup an appointment in person at the FP Office, we need the following information:
Current Owner’s Name
Year the house was built
Year any MAJOR renovations occurred. If major renovations have occured, then an electrician must obtain a permit.
Back
No fee
Valid for two consecutive days with weather permitting (see attached instructions when permit is obtained)
Permits may be revoked by the Fire Department at any time as conditions warrant.
Valid from January 15th to May 1st
$10 fee
Valid for 30 days unless being used continuously for purpose of conducting business; expires annually April 15th
Permit must be obtained by welder only
A firewatch may be required at the discretion of the Fire Prevention Officers
If a firewatch is required:
24hr notice is needed for all fire details
Payment is due within 30 days of the date of the invoice
Valid for 30 days (Residential)
Valid for 1 year (Commercial) expires annually April 15th
The name of the dumpster company and address is required to obtain a permit
All dumpsters must be placed 5 feet from the property and off the street
Valid for 1 year, expires annually on April 15th.
A list of all flammables and the quantity being stored is required.
$35 fee
A set of plans and system specifications are required
Fee according to tank size
The amount being stored and location is required
Valid for 1 year, expires annually on April 15th
A Form 1 Permit can be mailed in or dropped off at the Fire Prevention Office
Combustion test must be completed on the permit
Homeowner or Installing Company must call to schedule an appointment after the permit has been filed except as provided for in Mass Fire Prevention Regulations CMR 527 no tank may be abandoned, a permit is required by the Fire Department for the removal.
Form 1.pdf
$35 fee….. 7,500 -12,500 square feet
$60 fee …..12,500 – 25,000 square feet
$110 fee….. 25,000 -52,000 square feet
A set of Fire Alarm plans and a narrative stating the scope of work must be provided to obtain a permit along with a valid license.
$35 fee….. 7,500 - 12,500 square feet
$60 fee …..12,500 - 25,000 square feet
$110 fee….. 25,000 - 52,000 square feet
A set of Sprinkler plans, hydraulic calculations along with a narrative stating the scope of work must be provided to obtain a permit along with a valid Sprinkler Contractor’s license.
$5 fee
To obtain a copy of a fire report, please put the request in writing along with the date of the incident, the location of the incident, the owner(s) of the property, and any other pertinent information.
An appointment is required with the Fire Prevention Officer with the owner(s) of stolen and/or burned motor vehicle regarding the completion of Forms 33C and 33D.
$10 fee (under 1100 gallons)
$25 fee (over 1100 gallons)
If the tank is underground, a Dig Safe number is required
Permit must be obtained prior to the tank removal
Tank must be inspected the day of removal before being taken off the property
$25 fee (under 1100 gallons)
$100 fee (over 1100 gallons)
$20 fee
Tank Truck Inspections are valid for two years.
You must provide a copy of the vehicle registration, the location where the vehicle is parked overnight and the amount being stored prior to the appointment.
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Massachusetts Firefighting Academy
Essex County Fire Chiefs Association
Essex County Technical Rescue Team
Peaboby Police
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