Harwich Fire Department

08/22/2025

Latest update on what we can expect for conditions as continues to move away.

The gusty winds are expected to end early afternoon with the steady wind continuing through tomorrow.

By far the biggest impact will be sea and surf conditions.

We will continue to monitor along with our partners and advise if there are any significant changes.

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08/20/2025

Latest guidance from US National Weather Service Boston MA for . While Erin won't be close to Harwich, the effects will still be felt over the next several days.

Our biggest impact will most likely be from the wind from Thursday afternoon through mid day Friday.

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08/20/2025

Big shout out to the Technical Division, thanks for keeping us on the air.

The Barnstable County Sheriff's Office's Technical Division programs, installs, maintains, and repairs emergency communication equipment for police and fire departments all over Cape Cod. The general public does not often see them, but they provide radio tech support to over 40 agencies in the county. A huge thank you to the radio team for keeping Barnstable County safe.

08/20/2025

Even though Hurricane Erin will pass well out to sea, it will bring large waves and dangerous surf/rip-currents to our shores. Here's a look at the maximum wave heights expected to peak Thursday night.

08/19/2025

While there little chance of impact from the main storm in our area, will bring larger than normal surf conditions over the next few days.

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Hurricane Erin will bring large surf & dangerous rip currents to area beaches this week. If you’re heading to the coast, use extra caution and check the latest beach & surf forecast before you go: https://www.weather.gov/box/surfzone

08/18/2025

From US National Weather Service Boston MA:

Despite very nice weather with highs mainly in the 70s for much of this week...powerful Hurricane Erin will result in high surf & dangerous rip currents to ocean exposed beaches Tue through Fri...particularly those that are south facing.

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08/18/2025

Oh boy oh boy oh boy! Tomorrow's the day!
We've got the treats and the surprises and we're ready to play!

Come one come all and bring your best friends!
Don't forget your picnic and sunscreen and our fun will have no ends!

Well okay, so technically we have to finish at 1
but we start at 11AM- going to be a blast of summer fun!

Come on over to The People's Garden on the front lawn of The 204
a special surprise for the first 20 special stuffed animals to join us- score!

Hey, Teddy- anything else we've forgotten to say?
"Woof woof!"- translation: I can't wait to play!

See you tomorrow, bringing community together
No matter what the weather!

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08/17/2025

Smoke alarms are your first line of defense in a fire, but only if they’re working properly.

Do this to make sure they’re ready in case of an emergency:

✅ Test your smoke alarms monthly
✅ Replace batteries if needed
✅ Replace the alarm if older than 10 years

📅 Not sure how old your alarm is? Check the manufacture date on the back!

For more information: nfpa.org/smokealarms

08/17/2025

08/16/2025

This last week the department was afforded the opportunity to train on a building that was donated by a local resident Phil Boire.

All four groups spent several hours each morning working on roof ventilation and ground ladders.

We appreciate opportunities like these as it is difficult to replicate these conditions in training without have buildings to work in.

HARWICH – The fire department is conducting firefighting training on a house located on Partridge Lane in East Harwich through Thursday. The...

08/15/2025

Today was a special day at Harwich Fire.

While we’ve had a bunch of changes over the last couple of months, today we said goodbye to Bruce Young.

Bruce is a third generation Harwich Firefighter, with both his father and grandfather serving with the department from its beginning in 1929.

Bruce’s grandfather Fred was an Assistant Chief with the Department and in honor of the family legacy as well as all that Bruce has done for the town and department, today we promoted Bruce to Assistant Chief.

The crowd that was gathered is a testament to who Bruce is and what he has done. It was a special moment and one we were proud to do.

Best wishes Assistant Chief Young, thank you for your service and enjoy the next chapter.