Frequently Asked Questions
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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 02030A $40 fee is required.
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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.
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Yes. It operates a Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulance, with Advanced Life Support (ALS) paramedics provided by mutual aid fire departments.
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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.
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No, only brush can be burned.
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We must carry the water needed to suppress a fire.