Amherst Fire Dept

Amherst Fire Dept is a Fire Department located in Amherst, HAMPSHIRE County, in the State of Massachusetts (MA).

iDetailed Information about Amherst Fire Dept

Official Identification of Amherst Fire Dept

🏠 Headquarter Location

Amherst Fire Dept Main Station

Address: 68 N Pleasant ST

PO Box 0654

City/Town: Amherst

County: HAMPSHIRE

State:Massachusetts (MA)

Zip Code: 01004-0654

📞Contact Numbers for Amherst Fire Dept

Office Phone Number

(413) 256-4082

Fax Number

(413) 256-4087

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✉️ Mailing Address for Amherst Fire Dept

Amherst Fire Dept
68 N Pleasant ST PO Box 0654
Amherst, Massachusetts (MA) 01004-0654

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📋 Amherst Fire Dept Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff40

Volunteers36

Paid per Call22

📋 Amherst Fire Dept Stats

Department TypeMostly Volunteer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations2

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff40

Volunteers36

Paid per Call22

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