Hardwick Fire

01/12/2026

Open Burning Season begins January 15th to May 1st.

Burn permits will be available for purchase at the fire station on Wednesday nights from 630 P.M. to 9 P.M.

The cost is $20. Please make checks payable to the Town of Hardwick.

Please see the link below for more information on burning safety and regulations.

To burn materials in your yard, you need a permit from the local fire department.

12/23/2025

Congratulations to Police Detective Almstrom and Deputy Fire Chief Gaumond on receiving the life saving award for their heroic actions on November 26, 2025!

11/28/2025

On November 26, 2025 at 815pm our dispatch center received a 911 call reporting a car into a tree on fire in Hardwick center. Hardwick Fire, Hardwick- New Braintree Police were dispatched to the scene. Mutual aid fire was requested from New Braintree and Barre.

Hardwick Fire Deputy Chief Gaumond and Hardwick Police Detective Almstrom arrived on scene and were able to rescue the sole occupant from the burning vehicle. Deputy Chief Gaumond, FF Gurney and Det. Almstrom then began medical treatment on the sole occupant while waiting for Barre EMS to arrive. The driver was transported to the hospital for treatment.

This crash is still under investigation by the Hardwick New Braintree Police Department and accident recon. I'd like to thank and give recognition to our team of dedicated individuals who put their lives on the line and are willing to risk everything to save what is often times a complete stranger. I commend the joint response and teamwork from all departments that responded to the incident. Without their quick thinking and action this would have no doubt resulted in tragedy.

These two men deserve some recognition. On Wednesday night at the motor vehicle accident/ fire. New Braintree/ Hardwick Police Detective Almstorm and Deputy Fire Chief Gaumond rescued the driver from the vehicle! Excellent work by both men!

Hardwick Fire
Hardwick / New Braintree, Ma Police Department

10/08/2025

On Friday October 3rd, 2025, I had the pleasure of picking up the new Hardwick Engine 1 from Bulldog Fire Apparatus. Department members put in extra hours, mostly of their own time, over the weekend to get the Engine in service and ready for calls. The members of the Department and I personally would like to thank everyone involved in the process of planning, purchasing and bringing this apparatus home and getting it finished. It truly takes a village to make a small Town Department run.

Most importantly, I'd like to thank the residents of Hardwick for their continued support for the Fire Department and their continued investment in the safety of our firefighters and the Town of Hardwick as a whole!

I look forward to having an open house at the department soon and inviting everyone up to celebrate this wonderful accomplishment. Details on the open house will follow soon.

Respectfully,

Chief Joshua Pease
Hardwick Fire Department

08/06/2025

A big thank you to everyone who came out for national night out at Quabbin! Chief Pease and Lt Reed were able to get some aerial pictures from the top of Barre Fire Department's ladder!

05/21/2025

Tomorrow, May 21st, 2025, Mass Wildlife and the DCR will be conducting prescribed burns at the Muddy Brook Conservation area on Patrill Hollow Rd. Expect some smoke conditions in the area. There is no cause for concern.

05/04/2025

The Hardwick Fire Department, located at 165 Petersham Rd, will be open today, May 4th, as a temporary shelter for water and to charge electronics.

National grid is our working hard to restore power but we dont not currently have an estimated restoration time. Please do not call the dispatch center for restoration times.

05/03/2025

Large amounts of trees and power lines are down all over town. Avoid travel if possible! Stay away from down powelines! Units from Police, Fire, Highway and utility company's are working in the area to restore road and travel as soon as possible!

05/02/2025

Last night, May 1st, 2025 at approximately 2010 Hrs, members of the Hardwick Fire Department, responded mutual aid to the Town of Barre for a brush fire. Forestry 1, Tanker 1 and Car 1 assisted on scene until released by Barre command. Even after a busy week, Members of the Hardwick Fire Department always stand ready to assist whenever we are needed.

05/01/2025

In cooperation with the DCR Fire Control District 8, Hardwick Fire Department, and the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, MassWildlife is planning to perform a prescribed fire at Muddy Brook WMA in Hardwick, MA today, May 1, 2025. The purpose of the prescribed fire is to improve wildlife habitat, reduce wildfire danger, and provide firefighter training. There may smoke in the area, so please pardon the inconvenience. The fire may be canceled if local weather conditions change. For more information about prescribed fire, visit mass.gov/prescribedfire



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Prescribed fire, also known as prescribed burns, uses planned fire to manage for healthy habitats. Read these frequently asked questions to learn how prescribed fire can benefit people and wildlife.

04/30/2025

***Press Release***

On April 29th at approximately 1053 AM. New Braintree Fire Alarm dispatched the Hardwick Fire Department to a brush fire on the railroad tracks on Barre Rd. Near the Old Furnace General Store. Hardwick Fire responded along with Automatic Aid from the New Braintree Fire Department. While inroute Chief Pease was advised of multiple brush fires, from the area of 1176 Lower Rd. to the area of the Hardwick Recycle Center on Barre Rd, encroaching on residences. A second alarm brush assignment was requested bringing in mutual aid from surrounding communities. Cheif Pease was also advised of a well involved shed fire. Chief Pease took incident command of the entire incident and assigned mutual aid company's subdivisions of each separate fire. A third alarm brush assignment was requested. In total 5 separate brush fires were active over an approximate 3 mile stretch of railroad tracks. The structure fire and immediate danger to houses was mitigated quickly by responding units. A forestry task force was requested to respond to the incident for addional manpower and equipment. All of the fires were contained at approximately 1400 Hrs. Overhaul of the fires was completed and all fire units cleared the scene around 1600 Hrs. No injuires to firefighters or citizens were reported throughout the incident. Approximately 4.6 acres burned. This incident is still under investigation, however a preliminary cause was from a passing train.

I personally would like to thank the hardwork and dedication from our Department, mutual aid partners from around the state, Local and State law enforcement, the DCR, New Braintree Dispatch, EMS and rehab units on scene and members of the community who stopped to bring water and snacks for everyone involved. This multifaceted and complex incident would have been impossible to accomplish without it! I'd also like to give a special thanks to the Old Furnace General Store for allowing our command post and rehab to be located in there parking lot and grass area.

Respectfully,

Chief Joshua Pease
Hardwick Fire Department

04/30/2025

Burning permits will be off today April 30th due to high fire danger and a special weather statement. As a reminder the open burning season ends today.