Harwich Fire Department

11/24/2025

11/22/2025

11/21/2025

Product Recall

Name of Product:
Certain Tesla Powerwall 2 AC Battery Power System

Hazard:
The lithium-ion battery cells in certain Powerwall 2 systems can cause the unit to stop functioning during normal use, which can result in overheating and, in some cases, smoke or flame and can cause death or serious injury due to fire and burn hazards.

Consumers should ensure their Powerwall 2 system is online and check the Tesla App for a notification about whether their unit is included in the recall. Tesla has remotely discharged (or removed energy from the battery of) affected Powerwall 2 systems that are online to prevent overheating until th...

11/21/2025

Take a moment to ensure that your detectors are up and working.

The Mashpee Fire Department battled a fire in a mobile home where the occupant tragically suffered fatal injuries. This was the fifth Massachusetts fire death since 10/1/25 where no working smoke alarms were found. PLEASE take a few minutes to be sure you and older family members, friends, and neighbors are protected by working alarms on every level of your home. Origin and cause are under investigation by Mashpee FD, Mashpee Police Department, Massachusetts State Police assigned to the State Fire Marshal's office, and Cape & Islands District Attorney Robert J Galibois: https://www.mass.gov/news/fatal-fire-under-investigation-in-mashpee

11/20/2025

Come on down TOMORROW to support the Harwich Elementary PTO as Harwich Fire takes on Harwich Police. 🏀 Guaranteed laughter for all who attend!

Harwich Chamber of Commerce
Harwich Youth and Family Services
Harwich Health Department
Harwich Community Center
Harwich Elementary PTO

11/19/2025

This Thanksgiving, make fire safety a priority! As you get ready for the holiday festivities, take a moment to follow these simple tips for a safer celebration with your loved ones.

For more safety tips, visit: nfpa.org/thanksgiving

11/19/2025

Harwich personnel assigned to the Barnstable County Technical Team responded to Yarmouth this morning. A tremendous effort by all involved for a very difficult operation.

Additionally Engine 1 provided Station coverage throughout the incident.

Our thoughts are with the family and co-workers of the victim.ot

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

11/17/2025

This week is Crash Responder Safety Week. The theme for this year is “Safety starts with you!” Slow down and move over to give responders space to work!

11/15/2025

Harwich Firefighters, as a part of the Barnstable County Dive Team, participated in this exercise hosted by Centerville-Osterville-Marstons Mills Fire & Rescue Department

11/15/2025

The Towns of Brewster, Chatham, Dennis, Orleans, and Harwich are working together to solicit feedback from our residents to help make spending decisions. Please join us at the Brewster Town Hall for a Community Opioid Fund Listening Session on November 20th from 3:00-4:30PM

Additional information may be found at: https://www.brewster-ma.gov/home/news/cape-cod-regional-opioid-listening-sessions

11/14/2025

Space heaters account for 1/3 of home heating fires and 80% of heating fire deaths. Always use caution with them by keeping them at least three feet away from anything that can burn. 🔥