Fire / Ambulance Services

Fire Department BuildingThe Fire Department Chief is appointed by the Board of Fire Engineers. The Dover Fire Department is a Call Fire Department. Our fire and emergency medical services personnel are local residents or town employees who respond to emergencies as needed.

Responsibilities

It is responsible for:

  • Ambulance/Emergency Medical Services
  • Emergency Management Planning
  • Enforce Fire Prevention & Building Codes
  • Fire Prevention Inspections
  • Fire Prevention Programs
  • Fire Suppression
  • Forest Warden (Fire Chief)
  • Hazardous Material Response
  • Issue Permits Required by Code
  • Residential and Commercial Plan Review
  1. How do I get my smoke detectors inspected?
  2. How many smoke detectors do I need in my home?
  3. Does the Fire Department operate an ambulance service?
  4. Can I burn my brush?
  5. Can I burn my leaves and old building material?
  6. Why do we need such large firetrucks?
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