Message From Chief David C. Hurlbut, Jr.
Welcome to the official web site for the Sterling Fire Department. The SFD proudly serves the Town of Sterling, Massachusetts by providing fire suppression, rescue, fire prevention and emergency medical services for our community. Sterling has four full-time members and a full-time administrative assistant that work during the day along with an on-call staff of thirty firefighters and EMT's. We operate two paramedic level ambulances as well as three Engine Companies, a Ladder Company, and a Heavy Rescue Unit out of our headquarters at 5 Main Street in Sterling center. In addition, the department operates two brush fire units and support equipment to handle various types of specialized emergency situations. The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for Code Enforcement, Permits, Inspections as well as providing Public Education services to the community. We hope you enjoy your visit to our website. Should you wish to contact us you can call the office between the hours of 7AM and 6PM at (978) 422-8107. Should you need non-emergency assistance after 6PM you can contact the dispatcher at (978) 422-7331.
The Sterling Fire Department just recently published and distributed a flyer that provides great information on what you should do to ensure you are adequately prepared for different types of catestrophic events. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FLYER THE STERLING FIRE DEPARTMENT & FEMA ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO BE PREPARED AS THEY TURN THEIR CLOCKS BACK
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Firefighters Respond as Tropical Storm Irene Strikes Sterling
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Sterling SAFE Student Recognized for Heroic Action
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DISASTER PREPAREDNESS 
With Daylight Saving Tim e coming to an end, the Sterling Fire Department and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is encouraging residents to take advantage of the November 6th time change as a reminder to make sure your families are prepared for a possible emergency. A few simple steps like checking smoke alarms, developing a family communications plan, and putting an emergency kit together can go a long way toward keeping families safe.
smoke alarm.gif Information on preparing for emergencies can be found at www.Ready.gov. Steps include developing a communications plan to ensure family members know how to get in touch with each other during an emergency, putting together an emergency kit, and staying informed of potential risks. It's important to remember that an emergency could be a large-scale catastrophic disaster, or a smaller-scale event like a car accident or house fire.
In addition to visiting Ready.gov, the Sterling Fire Department and the United States Fire Administration is encouraging families to ensure their homes are equipped with working smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. A working smoke alarm significantly increases your chances of surviving a deadly home fire so it's important to test alarms regularly and keep them properly maintained. A working carbon monoxide detector increases your chance of survival from the odorless and colorless gas produced by combustion burning appliances. This includes checking the manufacture/expiration date on the label, replacing the batteries, and cleaning dust away.
For more information about home smoke alarms, please visit: www.usfa.dhs.gov/smokealarms. For more information about carbon monoxide detectors, please visit: www.mass.gov/carbonmonoxidedetectors.
8/29/11 - Tropical Storm Irene moved through Sterling yesterday inflicting some minor flooding and tree damage caused from the 40 to 50 mph wind gusts recorded during the storm. At the peak of the storm crews responded to several buildings that were damaged by trees that were blown down by the winds. Several roads were closed when trees fell and power was lost in many areas for several hours. About 4 inches of rain fell over about an 8 hour period which caused some flooding in the downtown area and Meetinghouse Hill Rd. area. No injuries were reported during the storm and all roads were cleared by 6PM Sunday night.
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