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STERLING, MA
FIRE DEPARTMENT

Providing the highest levels of Fire Protection, Advanced Level EMS Care and Community Outreach since 1883.

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Fire Prevention Division

Permits, Inspections, Investigations and Code Compliance

The Fire Prevention Division is responsible for issuing and enforcing permits and conducting inspections and investigations authorized under Massachusetts General Law 148 and 527 CMR 1 (Fire Prevention Regulations). Permits can be filed and paid for electronically using the Permit Link system.

All inspections, including smoke detector (26-F), oil burner, oil tank and LP-gas storage tanks, are scheduled through the Fire Department Executive Assistant M-F between 8AM and 4PM.

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Call to schedule an inspection 978-422-8107

Outdoor Burning

Outdoor burn permits are issued each year between January 15th and May 1st.

Open Burning Regulations

There are specific regulations that apply to all open air burnning. Click on the icon to view these regulations.

Fire Pits and Chimineas

Small recreational and cooking fires are allowed without a permit, provided the do not create a nusiance and certain precautions are followed. Click on the icon to view the rules relating to recreational fires.

Apply for a Burn Permit

Protection Through Prevention and Education

Community Outreach Programs

Our community outreach programs are structured around our belief that preparation is the best form of preventing emergencies. We work closely with our senior citizen groups, regional school districts, business and industry leaders and youth athletic leauges to help give regular citizens the tools and training they need to help make a difference during emergency situations.

Contact:

FF. Jim Emerton

(978) 422-8107

CPR Training

Using curriculum developed by the American Heart Association, The Sterling Fire Department offers free programs to teach school students, staff, corporate teams, and community organizations the CPR and first aid skills needed to be prepared to act in an emergency.

Inquire about CPR training

Contact:

FF. Fil Santos

(978) 422-8107

Lock Box Program

The Sterling Fire Department offers a key box program to senior citizens over the age of 65. Free of charge, the fire department will provide a secure lock box that holds a spare key to your home. The fire department will install it demonstrate how to use it. Should you ever have an emergency, police & fire can enter your home without having to damage.

Inquire about a lock box

Contact

FF. Fil Santos

(978) 422-8107

S.A.F.E. Program

The Student Awareness of Fire Education (SAFE) program allows the Sterling Fire Department to teach fire and life safety to children in schools. The program teaches students to recognize the dangers of fire and the fire hazards of tobacco products through 23 key fire safety behaviors taught in developmentally appropriate ways.

Inquire about the S.A.F.E. Program

Contact:

FF. Jim Emerton

(978) 422-8107

Reflective Street Number Program

The Sterling Fire Department provides free, reflective, highly visible house number signs to aid in identifying your street number from the road. When seconds count, the ability for First Responders to find the correct address can make all the difference. Contact the SFD to order yours today.

Inquire about number signs

Contact:

FF. Fil Santos

(978) 422-8107

Fire Extinguisher Training

It's important to understand that with proper training, fire extinguishers can save lives and property. Many people might not know how or when to use fire extinguishers. The Sterling Fire Department offers free fire extinguisher training and is always willing to answer questions about fire safety that community members may have.

Inquire about Fire Extinguisher Training

Contact:

FF. Fil Santos

(978) 422-8107

Senior SAFE Program

Senior SAFE is a program that supports fire and life safety education for seniors. Seniors are at high risk in the event of a fire. THis program teaches seniors about the hazards associated with cooking, smoking, home oxygen use, and electrical and heating dangers and also are assisted with the proper maintainence of home smoke and CO detectors.

Inquire about Senior SAFE Programs

Tools for Property Protection and New Construction

Applications and Approval Requests

The Fire Department regulates many features of new construction that relate to life safety and accessibility. Use the links below to get more information and download applications.

Fire Prevention Documents
Rev. Jun-2025
Radio Master Box System

The Sterling Fire Department operates a municipal alarm network that allows signals from alarm systems in private buildings to be transmitted directly to the fire department and emergency dispatch by way of a radio signal. Contact the Fire Prevention Office to learn more about this system and use the application below to get service this set up to better protect your building.

Download Application
Fire Prevention Documents
Rev. Jun-2025
Street Number Assignments

The Fire Department is the authority for issuing street numbers to all real estate parcels in Sterling. If you are developing or subdividing a building or piece of land, you must have a proper street number assigned to each distinct unit within the building or property. To apply for a steeet number, use the form below to submit a request.

Download Application
Fire Prevention Documents
Rev. Jun-2025
BDA Systems

Any new building must meet, among other things, Chapter 916 of the Building Code, which requires adequate first responder radio coverage from any point within the building. If a Bi-directional Amplification (BDA) system is required to accomplish this, there are specific rules that must be followed. Click the link to learn more and to download a BDA permit application.

Download Application
Fire Prevention Documents
Revised Jun-2025
New Driveway Applications

All new driveways built for 1 and 2 family homes must meet specific requirements to ensure they provide adequate access for Sterling's fire apparatus. Driveways that service property other than 1 or 2 family homes must meet the requirements of Chapter 18 of the Fire Code. Use the button below to download the driveway requirements and application for 1 and 2 family homes.

Download Application

Sterling Fire Department - Apparatus

The Fleet of the SFD

The Sterling Fire Department front line fleet consists of two (2) class "A" engines, one (1) aerial, a medium duty rescue, a type "6" brush engine, two (2) Class 1 ambulances and one (1) Class 5 ambulance. We operate out of one fire station located at 5 Main Street Sterling, MA.

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ENGINE 5

2015 Seagrave Marauder, 2000 GPM, 1000 gal. tank

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ENGINE 4

2010 Seagrave Marauder, 2000 GPM, 1500 gal. tank

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LADDER 1

2005 Smeal/Spartan Quint, 105ft aerial, 2000 gpm pump, 500 gal. tank

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SQUAD 2

2022 Alexis F-550 medium duty rescue, 250 GPM, 300 gal. tank

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ENGINE 7

2017 CET F-550 type "6" brush engine, 250 GPM, 300 gal. tank

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AMBULANCE 1

2014 F-450 Horton Class "1" Ambulance

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AMBULANCE 2

2019 F-550 Horton Class "1" Ambulance

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MEDIC 28

2022 Ford Expedition Class "5" Ambulance

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