Gardner Fire Department

06/03/2026

Engine 1 formerly operated this 1975 American LaFrance on "Wayback Wednesday", providing protection to South Gardner.

06/01/2026

Yesterday, Engine 3 supported the Sterling Fire Department by providing coverage, allowing their members to pay respects at the funeral service for Firefighter James Emerton, who tragically passed away due to occupational cancer.

We were honored to assist our mutual aid partners. May James rest in eternal peace.

05/27/2026

“Wayback Wednesday”. An example of one of the Gardner Company Assignment run cards.

05/25/2026

Today, we acknowledge and thank the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice safeguarding our country.

05/24/2026

Our heartfelt condolences are with the Boston Fire Department as theymourn the loss of their fallen brother who gave their life in the line of duty.

05/14/2026

Last week, Gardner Firefighters participated in a prom safety assembly at Gardner High School, where students witnessed firefighters extricating victims from serious car accidents. Special thanks are due to GHS students who portrayed victims and LKQ of Leominster for providing vehicles.

05/13/2026

“Wayback Wednesday” January 1964 Hedstrom-Union building. The Hedstrom-Union building formerly stood where Hannaford Super Market is presently located.

05/05/2026

May 5 2026 12:33 hrs.

2nd alarm 45 Graham St.

Mutual aid to the scene: Ashburnham, Hubbardston, Templeton, Westminster, Winchendon, Athol, Fitchburg and Leominster.
Devens, Rutland and Sterling covered Gardner HQ.

Crews arrived to find heavy fire on the second floor, extending to the third and attic.

Crews made an aggressive interior attack to knock down the fire in the upper stories.

Flying embers started a small fire between two garages on Vernon St. that was quickly handled.

Cover companies responded to several calls , including a small brush fire at Pearly Brook Reservoir.

All companies cleared the scene at 17:12 hours.

04/29/2026

Only a few days left, open burning season ends May 1st.

Reminder: The open burning season begins tomorrow, lasting through May 1. Permits can be obtained at no cost via the following link: https://gardner.burnpermits.com/.

Burning Permitted only between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m

The fire shall be supervised at all times, AND AT LEAST 75 FEET AWAY FROM ANY STRUCTURE.

Applicant shall have sufficient men and equipment to control the fire. The fire shall be extinguished completely before attendant leaves. The person holding the permit is liable for any damage caused.

No Rubbish
Burning restricted to tree branches, brush and garden debris. Burning will be restricted to garden debris and small piles of tree trimmings in cleared areas only.

Fire Department permission is needed for each day. The Fire Department reserves the right to cancel burning on any day if a change of wind or any dangerous condition creates a fire hazard. If a smoke nuisance is caused by such burning, your permit will be revoked.

Fire starters must be of a smoke minimizing type

Rubber Tires are Not Permitted
REGULATORY AUTHORITY: M.G.L. c 48 s 13. Violation punished by a fine of not more than $500 plus the cost of suppression or by imprisonment for not more than one month or both.