JUNIOR FIREFIGHTERS WANTED
The Leverett Fire Department is now accepting applications for the Jr. Firefighter Program. Juniors Firefighters aged 16-18 will meet regularly to learn about firefighting, emergency medical services (EMS), fire prevention, and rescue skills. Juniors Firefighters upon graduation from high school or equivalent schooling (and aged 18 or older) will be elligible to apply for on call firefighter positions. If interested please fill out and submit an application. To learn more about the program please email shelly@leverettfire.com or come to our Jr. Firefighter Open House on April 28th at 5:30-6pm.
Jr. Firefighter Program Application
CALL FIREFIGHTERS
The Town of Leverett is in need of interested people to become part of the town's call fire department. Duties include response to fires, medical and other emergency events. Training is provided by the town and includes CPR and First Responder training. Required qualifications include: a valid driver's license and residence within 10 miles of the Leverett Public Safety Complex. Hours are variable depending on the timing and nature of emergency calls. Average approximately 3-5 hours per week. Attendance at Thursday night trainings is required. Hourly pay for call and training time.
If you are interested in learning more about becoming a call firefighter you can:
1) click here for Fire Department application, obtain a copy at the Leverett Public Safety Complex, or at the Leverett Town Hall,
2) contact the Fire Chief via email at Chief@LeverettFire.com or by phone (413) 548-9225
Watch the recruitment video made with the Leverett and Sunderland Fire Departments. The video explores the work and training that Call Firefighters do to keep our community safe and to respond to emergencies.
PERMITS
The Fire Depertment issues many permits. Here is a partial list. Contact the department if you have any questions.
HOUSE NUMBERS
The visible posting of your house number is very important in case of an emergency. If your number isn’t posted, please post it. The Leverett Fire Department offers red street house numbers available at no cost to Leverett residents to increase the visibility of your driveway and home. This allows crews to more easily find your location in the event of an emergency. To request a house number email Chief@LeverettFire.com or call the department at (413) 548-9225.
SAFETY TIPS
OPEN BURNING PERMITS
Brush burning season starts on January 15 and runs through April 30.
Permits are only available online at this time on the day you wish to burn (weather permitting) between 8:30-1:00pm. Burning must take place at least 75 feet from a structure between the hours of 10:00 am. and 4:00pm at which time the fire must be extinguished. Only one pile of brush may be burned at a time. Make sure you have water available ready to extinguish, if needed. The best time to burn is when there is snow on the ground. Do not wait until late March or April when dry, windy conditions may cause early closing of the season.
To learn more and obtain a permit:
Leverett Fire Department
95 Montague Road
Fire Chief:
Brian Cook
Phone:
Emergencies Only: 911
Dispatch: 413-625-8200
Non-emergency: 413-548-9225
Fax: 413-345-6733
Email: Chief@LeverettFire.com
Burning Permit:
January 15th-May 1st
Online Burning Permit
Training
Thursdays 6:00-9:00pm
Current Fire Department Openings:
Jr. Firefighter Program (Ages 16-18)
Call Firefighter