Local 971
Woburn Fire
The City of Woburn Fire Department Local 971 welcomes you to our website where you will be able to follow our current events, fundraisers, and day-to-day operations.
Here, you will be able to follow the Woburn firefighters as they continue to work diligently and proudly serving the constituents of Woburn. Woburn firefighters take pride in their job and city and will continue to provide the best services possible.
As a large city, and one of the larger departments in the area, we provide the services of multiple entities: ambulance service, dispatch, rescue operations, and fire suppression. Each Woburn firefighter is also a certified EMT and diligently trained in all aspects of those areas.
We hope you enjoy our website and will continue to join us in our journey in providing to the community.
Fire Prevention
Ensures all commercial properties, new and old, are up-to-date on the Massachusetts codes and safety standards.
Fire Investigation
Investigates all fires in the city to determine cause and rule out any suspicion of arson.
Inspections & Permits
Issues permits to businesses, residential and construction companies.
Education & Training
Establishes training opportunities to ensure all employees are up-to-date on all training and licensing requirements.
Training Day with United Fire Training!
Today, Woburn Fire Department partnered with United Fire Training for an intense and highly valuable day of hands-on training. Our crews geared up and focused on one of the most critical scenarios in the fire service: Firefighter Down situations inside a structure.
Working in rotating groups, we ran multiple tactical plans to ensure fast, coordinated responses during these high-risk incidents. Companies practiced blind searches, room-to-room victim searches, and simulated rescues in unknown fireground conditions.
Truck companies also worked together to force entry, deliver effective scene reports, and execute team-based rescue operations — all under simulated stress and zero visibility conditions.
Solid teamwork. Realistic training. All aimed at making us better, faster, and safer — for our brothers and sisters on the job, and for the community we serve.
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Training Never Stops
Between calls and before lunch, WFD crews were putting in the work—ladder throws, rope rescue, and self-rescue drills.
Some of our newer firefighters brought fresh techniques from the Academy, while our veterans added valuable real-world experience. A perfect blend of new knowledge and time-tested skill.
Proud of the teamwork. Always training. Always ready.
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A few weeks ago, members of the Woburn Fire Department laced up their skates and hit the ice for the annual Metro Fire Hockey Tournament! This weekend-long event brings together fire departments from across the region for some friendly (but competitive!) hockey action.
Woburn has always been a proud hockey city, and our department is no exception—we’ve got no shortage of talent when it comes to the rink. It was a great time for camaraderie, competition, and community.
Check out some shots of our team in action during the tournament! Thanks to everyone who came out to support—and to all the departments who participated!
Photographer 📸 @therealcoreysullivan
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Meet the Newest Addition to Our Fleet!
We’re proud to introduce our new Brush Truck, now officially in service! Designed for tough terrain and tight spaces, this specialized vehicle allows us to respond more effectively to incidents in wooded areas and locations where our larger engines can’t reach.
Built for all four seasons, this truck will enhance our ability to protect the city of Woburn and our surrounding communities year-round.
Huge thanks to everyone involved in getting this truck ready and operational—great job by the entire team!
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A Heartfelt Thank You to James (Jimmy) Greelish
Today, we honor and thank Jimmy for his nearly 50 years of dedicated service as an Auxiliary Firefighter. From his time with the Wakefield Auxiliary in the 1970s to leading the Woburn Auxiliary from 2009 until its disbandment, his commitment has been unwavering.
For the last 15 years, Jimmy served as the last member of the Woburn Auxiliary, reporting directly to the Fire Chief, and played an integral role in the department’s work. His dedication to the community and his fellow firefighters has been an inspiration to us all.
Thank you, Jimmy, for your incredible service, your leadership, and your friendship. The fire service is stronger because of you. Stay safe, and we wish you all the best in your next chapter. We’ll see you on the other side of the yellow tape.
With deepest gratitude,
The Woburn Fire Department
Here’s a few more photos from the Mt. Pleasant St fire on 3/2. Thank you to @781phot0graphy for the photos
Earlier today, Woburn firefighters responded swiftly to a structure fire and immediately transmitted a second alarm on arrival. Thanks to the quick and coordinated efforts of our brave first responders. Woburn, Reading, Stoneham, Winchester, Burlington, and Medford worked together to knock down the fire. We thank our mutual aid departments in the efforts. #Woburn #WoburnFireDepartment #WoburnFireDept #WoburnFire #FirstResponders #CommunitySafety #Firefighters” @the_pffm @iaffofficial @cityofwoburn photos from this post were taken by @billylatsphotos
2/20/25 At approx 9:45am Woburn Fire struck box 931 for the report of a rollover on 93 North in the area of the Clover Leaf. E2, E4, T1, SH6, C3 and R1 responded. Upon arrival crews found multiple vehicles with heavy damage and two patients entrapped in their cars. Firefighters from Stoneham and Medford as well as Mass State Police, Armstrong Ambulance and Action Ambulance were also working on scene. Four patients in total were transported to a nearby trauma center. Woburn Fire Group 2 was on duty.
