Williamstown, MA Fire District

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Williamstown, MA Fire District

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Williamstown Fire Department is located in northern Berkshire County of Massachusetts.

The department provides fire and rescue services to the town of Williamstown and mutual aid assistance to surrounding communities

10/30/2026

10/29/2026

The first batch of Hen nozzles has arrived, joining the master stream tips from Hen already in place! These will be placed into service over the next week.

10/29/2026

Williamstown is not allowing any outdoor fires due to the dry conditions until further notice

10/28/2026

Fire Update: State DCR crews have spent the day reinforcing control lines and continuing extinguishment and we are confident in their ability to continue to hold. More to follow, but things are looking very good at this point.

10/27/2026

Helicopter operations have commenced this morning to contain our wildfire. We are extremely greatful for the support of State Fire Marshal Jon Davine, the entire Massachusetts Department of Fire Services and the Governor for supporting our community with this tremendous resource.

10/27/2026

Nightly update on the wildland fire:
Tonight the fire is at approximately 200 acres, is approximately 50% contained and still poses no threat to structures. Personnel are working through the night to strengthen control lines. Avoid Taconic Crest Trail due to Firefighting operations that will continue through tomorrow.
-Chief Dias

10/26/2026

There is an active brush fire burning on the New York side of the border currently. Anyone in the area of Rt 43 (Hancock Rd) may see heavy concentrations of smoke or possibly the glow. This is being monitored through the night and is not a hazard. Crews will be going back into the woods in the morning to continue containment efforts.
-Chief Dias

10/17/2026

Did you know?
The Williamstown Fire District is hiring a part-time Administrative Assistant!
Details can be found on our Website.

10/17/2026

At 8:19 PM on Thursday, the Williamstown, MA, Police Department Communications Center received report from a passerby of a vehicle on fire near #954 Green River Road.

The standard response of an engine and a tanker (due to the rural area and lack of fire hydrants) was dispatched.

First arriving units found a well involved vehicle fire in extremely close proximity to a large barn. Due to the concerns of structural involvement, a first alarm assignment was ordered, which brought assistance from the North Adams Fire Department, Pownal Vermont Fire Department, and the Hancock Fire Department. Northern Berkshire EMS responded for medical standby.

Under the command of Fire Lieutenant Ryan Housman, an aggressive fire attack commenced, and the vehicle fire was contained and extinguished. The barn and an adjacent workshop were both checked for fire extension, but it was confirmed that the fire had been contained to the vehicle. Sixteen members of the Williamstown Fire Department responded with 12 members from other communities and the incident was deemed under control in approximately 30 minutes.

At this time the fire has been deemed accidental, and no injuries were sustained by any responders or civilians.

We extend our thanks to our mutual aid partners from Williamstown Police Communications, North Adams, Hancock, Pownal VT, and Northern Berkshire EMS.

If you have any questions, you can contact Fire Chief Jeffrey Dias or PIO Jim Reische during normal business hours at (413) 458-8113.

Hancock, MA Volunteer Fire Department Pownal Fire Department Williamstown Police Department, Massachusetts North Adams Fire Department North Adams Ambulance Service, Inc

Address

34 Water Street
Williamstown, MA
01267

Telephone

+14134588113

Website

http://williamstownfiredept.org/

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