Stow Fire Department

02/24/2026

As you start digging out from this weekend’s blizzard, taking a few small steps now can make a massive difference in an emergency. Help yourself (and our first responders) stay safe with this post-storm checklist:

• Ensure there is a shoveled path to every door in your home. If you need to get out fast, you don't want to be fighting a snowbank.
• Clear snow away from furnace, water heater, and dryer vents to prevent carbon monoxide buildup inside your home.
• Make sure your house number is visible from the street so emergency crews can find you quickly.
• If you have a fire department water supply near your property, please shovel a 3-foot perimeter around it. Every second counts during a fire.
• Take a moment to check on neighbors, especially the elderly or those who may need an extra hand with shoveling.

02/23/2026

The warming center at 509 Great Rd is now open for anyone who needs a warm place to stay during the storm if your power is out. This provides an opportunity to charge their phone and utilize basic available necessities. Please note that this is not a shelter; no food, medical, or social services will be provided. This should not be considered a long-term plan. Stay safe and check on your neighbors

02/23/2026

Hudson Light and Power is aware out the outage effecting the Lake Boon area of Stow and is working on the problem as safely and quickly as possible. Outage map can be seen by visiting www.hudsonlight.com

02/22/2026

Some reminders from our friends at Hudson Light and Power before tonight’s storm!

02/21/2026

The has issued a blizzard warning in effect from 4pm Sunday through 7am Tuesday. Blizzard conditions expected with total snow accumulations between 1 and 2 feet. Winds gusting as high as 60 mph. Visibilities may drop below 1/4 mile due to falling and blowing snow. The strong winds and weight of snow on tree limbs may down power lines and could cause power outages. Whiteout conditions are expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible. The hazardous conditions will impact the Monday morning and evening commutes. Strong winds could cause tree damage.

Travel should be restricted to emergencies only. If you must travel, have a winter survival kit with you. If you get stranded, stay with your vehicle.

02/21/2026

A significant snowstorm is expected to move in Sunday into Monday, bringing heavy, wet snow and strong winds. Power outages are likely. If you lose power and need a warm place, the Stow Community Center will be open as a warming center. You can also utilize the lobbies at both the Stow Police Department and Stow Fire Department. Please exercise caution, check on your neighbors, and ensure you’re prepared for possible outages. Stay safe! – Fire Chief

02/20/2026

Tomorrow (2/21/2026) firefighters will be conducting ice water rescue training on White Pond Road. An increased Fire Department presence may be noticed near and on the Assabet River while this training is being conducted

02/19/2026

No ice is 100% safe! Firefighters across the state, including right here in Stow have already been out rescuing people and pets who have fallen through.
Between fluctuating temperatures, heavy snow layers, and recent rain, there is simply no way to guarantee the ice is thick enough to hold you.

• No ice is safe ice. Conditions can change by the hour.
• Keep pets on leashes near frozen bodies of water.
• If you see someone fall in, call 911 immediately. Reach out with a branch or rope, but do not go onto the ice yourself.

02/18/2026

Recently, one of our members attended a specialized training session focused on enhancing critical fireground skills.
This program provided hands-on experience with modern techniques and equipment, ensuring our team stays at the forefront of emergency response. Our member is now bringing this valuable knowledge back to the department to share these skills and best practices with the rest of our crew. Thank you to Massachusetts Association of Technical Rescue Specialists: MATRS and Water Training Resources for making this class available

02/18/2026

Road closures reminder from the Stow Police Department regarding Red Acre Road today

Please be advised that there will be tree work in town tomorrow, 2/18. As a result, the area of 95 Red Acre Road will be closed from approximately 7:30AM-9:30AM. When they are done with Red Acre Road, they will move on to 33 Pompositticut Street and that area will be closed until about 1:30 pm. Please avoid those areas during that time.

02/17/2026

There are no problems we cannot solve together, and very few that we can solve by ourselves." — Lyndon B. Johnson