Onset Fire Rescue

Onset Fire Rescue Onset Fire Department "The Desire to Serve, The Courage to Act, The Ability to Perform" Onset is a census-designated place in the town of Wareham.

The Onset Fire Department is located at 41°44′47″N 70°39′48″W in Southeast Massachusetts approximately 60 miles south of Boston. We have a population of 1,573 residents living in an area of 1.30 sq miles. We operate out of two stations. Our Department has 6 full time firefighters and 54 call firefighters

Once again, JoJo’s Bakery has outdone themselves by providing a few DELICIOUS snacks for the duty crew. We are more than...
05/25/2026

Once again, JoJo’s Bakery has outdone themselves by providing a few DELICIOUS snacks for the duty crew. We are more than appreciative of our local businesses.

Today is about them, the ones who gave all and no longer have a voice. Today isn’t a “happy” greeting day. It’s about re...
05/25/2026

Today is about them, the ones who gave all and no longer have a voice. Today isn’t a “happy” greeting day. It’s about remembering and honoring the men and women who sacrificed their lives so we can live ours. As you enjoy your cookout, family time or just sit in traffic, don’t lose sight on today’s true meaning.

The Onset Fire Department extends their deepest condolences to the family of the Boston Firefighter, Bobby Kilduff, who ...
05/24/2026

The Onset Fire Department extends their deepest condolences to the family of the Boston Firefighter, Bobby Kilduff, who lost his life tonight in the Line of Duty at a building fire. Our thoughts and prayers are also with our brothers and sisters at the Boston Fire Department.

🚧🚧PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT🚧🚧The beaches in Onset are currently closed to all bathing and shellfishing per order of the...
05/23/2026

🚧🚧PUBLIC SAFETY ANNOUNCEMENT🚧🚧
The beaches in Onset are currently closed to all bathing and shellfishing per order of the Board of Health. OFD received a report of a leak by the Stone Bridge this morning and found the sewerage pipe had failed by the vent pipe. The Wareham Sewer Department responded immediate and repairs began, including pumping out the nearby pumping station. We will provide an update as one is provided to us.

🔥 👩🏼‍🚒🧑🏻‍🚒The Onset Fire Department would like to congratulate Call/Vol Recruit Class #125 on graduating from the Massa...
05/22/2026

🔥 👩🏼‍🚒🧑🏻‍🚒The Onset Fire Department would like to congratulate Call/Vol Recruit Class #125 on graduating from the Massachusetts Fire Academy this week. Specifically, congratulations to our newest recruits: Robert Haskell, Thomas Lynch, Christian Packard, Owen Ready, Bruce Norwell, Nathan Russell, Kevin Murphy and ARO Alyssa Hume-Hennessy (Marion Fire). Strong work by all and we wish you long and safe careers! 🚨🚒 🔥

05/18/2026
Press Release on this morning's incident.
05/15/2026

Press Release on this morning's incident.

05/13/2026

🚨Please be advised the water is restored to Cranberry Hwy. 🚨

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, especially the moms who let their kids play on the big red trucks all year...
05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there, especially the moms who let their kids play on the big red trucks all year long!

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8 Sand Pond Road
East Wareham, MA
02538

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(508) 295-2122

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