Public Safety

Devens Fire Department

The Devens Fire Department protects life and property through fire prevention, education, and suppression. The department of 28 members is trained in the latest techniques of firefighting, including emergency medical services, rescue, fire prevention, and inspection.

Contact

Chief Timothy Kelly
Devens Public Safety Building
115 Queenstown Street, Devens
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency Assistance: 978-772-4600

Obtaining a Permit

Completed permit applications (scroll down to Related Links) can be dropped off or mailed to the Devens Fire Station. If you would prefer to email, please send to Captain Todd Whittier.

All major credit cards are accepted by phone. Call 978-772-4600. Checks are payable to MassDevelopment. The Devens Fire Station is open Monday thru Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Hot Works Permit Required: Anyone performing welding or cutting operations in or attached to a structure in Devens must obtain a Hot Works Permit from the Devens Fire Department in person. All work must comply with MA 527 CMR 1, Chapter 41. A valid Hot Works Safety Certificate is required for both the person performing the work and the designated fire watch.

Emergency Management

Devens residents and businesses can register for free to receive real-time localized emergency alerts provided by OnSolve. The platform delivers timely messaging and critical communications when needed.

Massachusetts State Police

MassDevelopment contracts with the Massachusetts State Police to serve the Devens community. Customary policing includes detecting, deterring, reporting, and investigation of trespassing, theft, vandalism, and other criminal activities. The State Police also provides traffic enforcement, investigation of motor vehicle crashes, and responses to emergency 911 calls.

Contact

Lt. Commander James Frohock C-Troop, Station Commander
Trooper Samuel Watson, Community Liaison
Devens Public Safety Building
115 Queenstown Street, Devens
Emergency: 911
Non-emergency Assistance: 978-772-8800