Wellfleet Fire Department

10/21/2026

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10/21/2026

Another round of applause for FF/EMT Nicholas Bengston for completing his probationary year.
Nick has worked hard over the past year inside and outside the department. His commitment and dedication to the department and our community do not go unnoticed. Wellfleet Fire Department team is lucky to have him.

10/21/2026

A huge congratulations to FF/EMT Jason Holmes for successfully completing his probationary year. His last challenge: climb the ladder to collect his helmet and new shield.

From his start date to now he has been an incredible asset to the Wellfleet Fire Department team.

10/18/2026

Another OysterFest in the books! A huge thank you to our wonderful community and everyone who came out to celebrate it with us 🦪

10/16/2026

Group Four training with the UTV at Newcomb Hollow.

The UTV has been a highly useful apparatus, not only for beach- related rescues but also during snowstorms and in areas that otherwise inaccessible with our other vehicles.

10/16/2026

🦪 Important Oysterfest information 🦪

**Important information pertaining to this weekend's annual Wellfleet Oysterfest.**

We anticipate attendance of nearly 12,000 people on both Saturday and Sunday. The following information will help you prepare for parking and navigating through town during the weekend.

Effective today Friday, October 16th, at 9 PM through Sunday the 18th at 9 PM, parking will be prohibited on Main Street. Temporary no-parking signs have been placed on Main Street and in all affected areas. In addition, Main Street will be closed from Main and Bank Streets to Briar Lane starting at 7 AM until approximately 6 PM on both Saturday and Sunday.

Again this year, School Street and Mill Hill Road will be closed; these roads will be barricaded and only used for pedestrians, residents, and emergency personnel. Please be aware that these regulations will be strictly enforced, and towing may be necessary for violations.

Parking for the Fest will be free at the following ocean-side beaches: Lecount Hollow, Whitecrest, and Newcomb Hollow Beach. Bus transportation will be available to transport you from these lots to Main Street and back.

Mayo Beach will offer free handicapped parking throughout the weekend, with shuttles to and from the Fest.

Parking at Wellfleet Town Pier will be on a paid, first-come-first-served basis.

All of us at the Wellfleet Police Department wish you a fun and safe Oyster Fest weekend.

10/07/2026

Yesterday, WFD continued its open water rescue training with Outer Cape Ocean Rescue. Members practiced and honed their skills in retrieving distressed swimmers utilizing both specialized lifeguard equipment and the department’s rescue boat.

09/26/2026

As we continue to monitor the coastal storm, here are a few safety reminders:

🌧️ Stay away from any downed power lines. Assume all downed lines are energized and dangerous.

🌧️ Oceanside beaches have been closed for public safety reasons. Due to the storm and astronomically high tides there is increased surf, strong winds, and potential for massive erosion events.

🌧️ In the case you lose power, be sure to have all electronics charged, flashlights on hand, and extra batteries. Additionally, please see the infographics about generator and candle safety.

09/26/2026

🌧️ STORM UPDATE 🌧️