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1. How do I get my smoke detectors inspected?

Learn more about Smoke Alarm Safety on Mass.Gov.

Please fill out an application with the Town Treasurer’s office, located at:
5 Springdale Avenue
Dover, MA 02030

A $40 fee is required.
**Due to COVID19-please use this link for online payment.**

2. How many smoke detectors do I need in my home?

The number of smoke detectors depends on the size of the house. To request locations please contact the Fire Department at 508-785-1130, ext. 225. It is recommended to change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors when you change your clocks twice a year.

3. Does the Fire Department operate an ambulance service?

Yes. It operates a  Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance, with Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics provided by mutual aid fire departments.

4. Can I burn my brush?

Yes, with a permit during burning season, (January 15th through May 1). The Dover Police Department monitors air quality daily to determine whether it is safe to burn brush when all protocols are followed. Please visit the Open Burn Permits page, read carefully through the guidelines and procedures and fill out the form near the bottom of the page.

https://www.doverma.gov/533/Open-Burn-Permits

5. Can I burn my leaves and old building material?

No, only brush can be burned.

6. Why do we need such large firetrucks?

We must carry the water needed to suppress a fire.