Brush burning is only allowed from January 15th to May 1st. Each year you must apply for a new permit. Permits for Athol can be applied for at  http://massfire.net/brush/athol.php. There is a $10 fee for burning permits for the Town of Athol.  There are different options to make this payment: 1.) You may pay online through the Town of Athol website (athol-ma.gov).  Be advised, if you use this option, there is a $2.50 service charge from the vendor that proc...

Keep your family safe this holiday season with some tips from the State Fire Marshal's office.  https://www.mass.gov/news/state-fire-marshal-offers-thanksgiving-safety-tips-0

From: The Office of Athol Fire Chief Joseph GuarneraTo: The Citizens of the Town of Athol and our surrounding communities, As Fire Chief, I would just like to reassure you that in this time of emergency and uncertainty, the members of the Athol Fire Department will continue to provide you with the professional Fire and Emergency Medical Service that you expect of us. Even though our doors are locked for routine business, we are, and will always be there if any emergency should arise.  ...

The Athol Fire Department will be stopping some nonessential functions during this recent health crisis. One such stoppage pertains to our building inspections. Please see the attached file for additional information from our Deputy Chief. Thank you in advance for your understanding during these trying times.https://yourfirstdue.com/manager/data/1546632002/File/Covid-19 Inspection Stoppage.pdf  

FF Hamilton, Capt Soltysik, and Lt Boucher at the MSPCA Equine Rescue Class.

Strut, air-bag, and extrication tool training in the Summer Sun.

Call force/ explorers search & rescue training at Riverbend School.

First Responder Appreciation Day at Royalston Community School!

YMCA kids getting a fire safety talk and tour of Engine 4 and Ladder 1.

Sparky the Fire Dog talking fire safety with students at ACES with the help of FF's Hamilton, Brailey, and Publicover!

Brush burning permits will be available starting 1/15/19. Brush burning is only allowed from January 15th to May 1st. Each year you must apply for a new permit. Follow the link below to apply for your 2019 Permit. A copy of the Burning rules may be obtained by clicking the second Link. Burn Permit Website:http://massfire.net/brush/athol.phpBurn Permit Rules:https://yourfirstdue.com/manager/data/1546632002/File/burning_rules_2019.pdf