Harwich Fire Department

05/06/2026

Today Harwich hosted a static display with a USCG Helicopter at the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School.

The purpose of this demonstration was for Public Safety personnel to become familiar with the capabilities and operations of the Coast Guard J-Hawk helicopter. The pilots and rescue swimmer provided those in attendance detailed explanations of how they operate during search and rescue, hoisting operations, and other missions.

Currently Harwich boat operators cannot train with Coast Guard air wing with current vessels, but new small boat purchase approved at Town Meeting would allow for extended capabilities and training opportunities.

Harwich Police
U.S. Coast Guard Northeast
Cape Cod Regional Technical High School
U.S. Coast Guard

05/06/2026

At approximately 8:50 last night Harwich Fire and Harwich Police were dispatched to Pleasant Lake Avenue near Harwood for a reported two car motor vehicle crash with entrapment.

Several off duty firefighters responded from Town Meeting and were the first to arrive on scene, and reported a pickup truck into a sedan with significant damage.

One occupant was trapped in the sedan with life threatening injuries and Medflight was requested to the Cape Cod Regional Technical High School.

Firefighters began stabilizing the patient while also working on extrication from the damaged vehicle.

A second Harwich ambulance responded to the scene and transported a second patient to Cape Cod Hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

A second engine company was requested to the scene for additional extrication equipment and personnel.

The driver was freed after 35 minutes and due to the extended ETA for Medflight to the Tech School, the ambulance transported to the Barnstable Airport to meet Medflight.

The accident is under investigation by Harwich Police.

05/05/2026

The Town Administrator's May newsletter is available here! ➡️ https://harwich-ma.gov/1141/Harwich-News?contentId=bdb3cd25-6120-48fe-bf01-bb5104489607&seeMoreWidgetId=791016ce-7258-4eaa-a7cf-edca67a53c57

05/04/2026

05/03/2026

“International Firefighters’ Day is observed each year on 4th May. On this date you are invited to remember the past firefighters who have died while serving our community or dedicated their lives to protecting the safety of us all.”

We honor of all that have served, and continue to serve…..

05/02/2026

Open burning season for 2026 has ended. The next open burning season will begin January 15, 2027.

04/30/2026

Today Harwich Fire Officers and OICs attended this lecture sponsored by Cape and Islands Fire Chiefs

04/27/2026

Effective May 1, 2026 The Harwich Fire Department will be transitioning to online permitting . All permit and inspection requests will now be made through Harwich's Open Gov permitting portal at https://www.harwich-ma.gov/

Any questions or assistance needed with the new permitting process can be directed to the Harwich Fire Prevention Office at 508-430-7546.

Direct Link to Open Gov:

https://harwichma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1076

04/23/2026