Templeton Fire Department

05/25/2026

05/18/2026

No there is no real fire. Templeton fire’s SAFE program is spending the week at Templeton Elementary teaching how to stay low in smoke. Templeton is part of fire district 8 which has the SAFE trailer for hands on education and trainings.

05/15/2026

Chief Dickie and Templeton Fire would like to take a moment to thank JoAnn Griffin and her team at Central Massachusetts Disaster Animal Response Team (CMDART) for the generous donation of two sets of pet oxygen masks. This donation was made possible by a grant awarded to CMDART to assist with their training, support, supplies, and personnel which help prepare first responders in providing aid to animals affected by man-made or natural disasters.



These oxygen masks are designed to provide oxygen to pets experiencing respiratory distress, primarily those that suffer from smoke inhalation during fires.



Thank you JoAnn and everyone an CMDART!

05/14/2026

A big thank you to Izabella Hill and Daniel Dean III of the Narragansett Regional High School National Honor Society for the wonderful care packages they made, as part of a service project.

05/08/2026

At 6:20 p.m. Thursday evening units responded to a car vs pole in the area of 383 Otter River Road. Upon arrival personnel reported a vehicle had snapped the pole and had wires down and 3 occupants had self extricated. 1 occupant was transported and the other 2 had refused transport. Templeton Municipal Light & Water Plant will be on scene replacing the broken pole. Seek alt routes.

Bryan Favreau
TFD photographer

04/29/2026

On Monday April 27th TFD recieved a request for mutual aid to the town of phillipston at 320 Baldwin Hill Road for a brush fire threatening structures. 29 Tanker 1 and 29 Forestry 1 responded to assist Phillipston Fire & EMS. First arriving units did an amazing job protecting structures as command requested a 1st alarm then 2nd alarm brush assignment bringing in additional mutual aid from Gardner Fire Department Winchendon Fire Department - Massachusetts Athol Fire Department Barre Fire Department Orange, MA Fire Rescue EMS to assist with suppression and mop up. Hardwick Fire covered the station. Just over an acre burned.

Photos by
TFD photographer
Bryan Favreau

04/28/2026

Chief Dickie is pleased to announce that the department has been awarded SAFE grant in the amount of $5,954.25 and Senior SAFE in the amount of $2,704.22

04/11/2026

The projected fire danger for Saturday 04-11-2026 is a Class 4 Day - Very High. The NWS is forecasting a high temp of 56, minimum RH of 28%, winds AM - NW 12, Gusts to 24, PM - NW 11, Gusts to 25. Thanks.

Please use caution with all outdoor fires, make sure to have a water source near by and ready to use if needed.

04/06/2026

Every year in Massachusetts, people are injured or worse while smoking on medical oxygen. Home oxygen can make fires start more easily, spread faster, and burn hotter. DFS has a Home Oxygen Safety flyer in multiple languages to help patients, families, firefighters, clinicians, and caregivers stay safe. Visit our web page for more: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/dfs-fire-safety-education-flyers

04/02/2026

Templeton Fire Department is sad to announce the passing of firefighter Joe Dimucci. Although Joe had retired from active firefighting he was a huge asset in helping with fire prevention by doing fire prevention inspections. Joe will be missed by all.

View Joseph E. DiMucci's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.