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

Interested In Becoming a Call Firefighter?

The Dover Fire and EMS Department is actively recruiting paid-on-call firefighters and EMTs to help protect the community. Our call firefighters and EMTs join the Fire Department for chances to contribute to the community and learn new skills, for the opportunity to save lives, and camaraderie.

Learn More About Becoming an On-Call Firefighter

  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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