Fire Prevention
To protect the public from fire hazards, we inspect properties and issue relevant permits, licenses, and certificates. We also educate the public on fire safety and prevention.
As a division under the Boston Fire Department, we issue permits, licenses, registrations, and certificates. We also handle inspection requests. This includes smoke and carbon monoxide detector compliance for the sale or transfer of residential propery, environmental property searches, and obtaining fire reports. Learn more about how our division helps the City of Boston.
Take Advantage OF our online portal
The online option saves you time — instead of visiting us at 1010 Massachusetts Avenue, you can apply online and even print out your permit when it has been approved by us. You can apply for some of our permits online, and the list will continue to grow over time.
Meet the Fire Commissioner
Joseph E. Finn has been a member of the Boston Fire Department since October of 1984, and has risen through the ranks of the department. Learn more about the Commissioner.
Contact
Tuesday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM-4:00 PM
- Fire report and records request:
- 617-343-3402
- All Fire Department phone numbers
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Fire permits you may need
News and Announcements
More permits moved to new Boston Permits and Licenses Portal
