Dartmouth Fire District 3

05/25/2026

Thank you to all members past and present

05/25/2026

The Memorial Day Parade scheduled for Monday, May 25, 2026 is cancelled due to inclement weather. The Town will still have a small service at the cemetery then the bridge starting at 9 am for those who would like to attend. We thank you for understanding.

05/24/2026

05/24/2026

05/06/2026

Brief Update regarding the Mid-City Fire. As of 3:30 a.m. crews remain on scene working on extinguishing deep seated pockets of fire within the scrap pile.

The fire department was dispatched to a reported scrap pile fire, containing processed vehicles, at approximately 3:34 yesterday afternoon. First arriving companies encountered heavy fire and smoke. Mutual companies from throughout the county and neighboring Rhode Island were requested for assistance.

Embers from the fire fueled by strong winds created several extensive brushfires adjacent to the scrapyard along Davis Road. These fires have been controlled and the areas along Davis Road are being monitored throughout the night.

A shelter in place order was initiated early on, followed by assistance with evacuating those residents looking for overnight shelter who were located in the smoke plume path. Accommodations were made at a local hotel. The State Haz-Mat team and DEP are monitoring air quality throughout the area, including Davis Road and the EPA is expected here around 4 a.m. to continue air quality management throughout the day.

We are making plans to open Rt 6 for the morning traffic however there will be delays and we encourage everyone that can avoid the area to please avoid the area.

The cause is under investigation.

More information will be passed along when possible.

04/20/2026

02/27/2026

Mutual Aid Response to DFD3 today: Tower 1 on scene of a fire in a roof top unit at BJ’s Wholesale earlier this afternoon.

02/26/2026

02/23/2026

The Town of Dartmouth has issued the following weather updates for Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

❄️The Parking Ban has been extended to Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at 3:30 pm.
❄️Solid waste and recycling are cancelled for Tuesday, February 24, 2026. Pick-up will be delayed by two days. If your collection date falls on Thursday it will be picked-up on Saturday this week.
❄️The Transfer station and brush drop-off are closed on Tuesday, February 24, 2026.

For the most up to date information, visit dartmouthma.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/662