Onset Fire Rescue

Onset Fire Rescue Onset Fire Department "The Desire to Serve, The Courage to Act, The Ability to Perform" Onset is a census-designated place in the town of Wareham.

The Onset Fire Department is located at 41°44′47″N 70°39′48″W in Southeast Massachusetts approximately 60 miles south of Boston. We have a population of 1,573 residents living in an area of 1.30 sq miles. We operate out of two stations. Our Department has 6 full time firefighters and 54 call firefighters

A nice day for some training on drafting with the Breaker!
10/26/2025

A nice day for some training on drafting with the Breaker!

🚨 Weather Alert: Nor’easter Approaching 🚨The Onset Fire Department is actively monitoring the approaching nor’easter and...
10/12/2025

🚨 Weather Alert: Nor’easter Approaching 🚨

The Onset Fire Department is actively monitoring the approaching nor’easter and working to ensure adequate staffing and resources are in place to respond to emergencies as needed.

💨🌧️ As high winds and heavy rain are expected, we urge all residents to stay alert and take precautions:

⚠️ Avoid downed power lines – Always assume they are live and dangerous.

🌳 Watch for fallen trees and branches – Stay clear and report hazards.

🌊 Do not drive through flooded roads – Turn around, don’t drown!

Please stay tuned to official alerts and updates. If you experience an emergency, dial 911 immediately!

Stay safe,

Onset Fire Department

Thank you to our department Chaplain and ARO, Catherine Giannelli, and her daughter Melissa Giannelli for the amazing p...
10/11/2025

Thank you to our department Chaplain and ARO, Catherine Giannelli, and her daughter Melissa Giannelli for the amazing paint work on our new dinner table.

Onset Engine 1 went mutual aid today to assist Bourne FD at the Mass Maritime landing zone.
10/11/2025

Onset Engine 1 went mutual aid today to assist Bourne FD at the Mass Maritime landing zone.

10/06/2025

starts today! This year's theme is "Charge into Fire Safety: Lithium-Ion Batteries in Your Home." These batteries pack a lot of power in a little device! They're also in countless devices we use every day, but they can pose a serious hazard if damaged, defective, or disposed of carelessly. Learn more from DFS at https://www.mass.gov/info-details/lithium-ion-battery-safety or from National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) at www.fpw.org.

We will never forget the events of 24 years ago today or the close to 3,000 lives lost.
09/11/2025

We will never forget the events of 24 years ago today or the close to 3,000 lives lost.

Wareham schools are back in session. Please use extra caution on the roads with bus stops back on your daily routes.
08/27/2025

Wareham schools are back in session. Please use extra caution on the roads with bus stops back on your daily routes.

**PRESS RELEASE**8/08/2025 - 2nd Alarm Structure FireThank you to all our personnel and the assisting agencies who opera...
08/09/2025

**PRESS RELEASE**

8/08/2025 - 2nd Alarm Structure Fire

Thank you to all our personnel and the assisting agencies who operated for several hours at yesterday's 2nd Alarm Structure Fire.

At the 2023 Annual Onset Fire District meeting, voters authorized the purchase of a new pumping engine. The truck is a R...
08/01/2025

At the 2023 Annual Onset Fire District meeting, voters authorized the purchase of a new pumping engine. The truck is a Rosenbauer Commander/EXT custom pumper, equipped with a 1500 gallon per minute Hale pump and a 750 gallon on board water tank.

A few weeks ago, production of the engine started at the Rosenbauer factory in Minnesota. The truck is scheduled to be completed in the fall.

We appreciate the work done by our staff, the local dealer, and the manufacturer to make this project happen, and above all else we appreciate the support of the voters to approve and fund the purchase of this vital piece of equipment.

******🚧🚨UPDATE🚨🚧****** Missing party has been located.The Onset Fire Dept. is currently assisting Wareham Police with a ...
07/06/2025

******🚧🚨UPDATE🚨🚧******
Missing party has been located.

The Onset Fire Dept. is currently assisting Wareham Police with a search for a missing person.

The Wareham Police Department and regional police assets (SEMLEC) are currently conducting a search for a missing 19-year-old, by the name of Angel. Angel is a high-functioning individual with Down Syndrome. Angel was last known to be in the area of the western end of Onset Ave. Please call 911 with any sightings. Thank you.

🇺🇸Happy Independence Day🇺🇸Have a safe and happy 4th of July.
07/04/2025

🇺🇸Happy Independence Day🇺🇸
Have a safe and happy 4th of July.

Thank you to the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Plymouth County DA’s Office for having us at th...
06/23/2025

Thank you to the Wareham Gatemen of the Cape Cod Baseball League and the Plymouth County DA’s Office for having us at their First Responders Night on Saturday. Our Capt. Feeney joined 1st Responder partners in throwing out the first pitch. This was after the Firefighters beat the WPD in the 1st Annual Battle of the Badges Charity Softball Game. We’re looking forward to participating in more great events in the community!

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8 Sand Pond Road
East Wareham, MA
02538

Telephone

(508) 295-2122

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