New Bedford Fire Department

New Bedford Fire Department is a Fire Department located in New Bedford, BRISTOL County, in the State of Massachusetts (MA).

iDetailed Information about New Bedford Fire Department

Official Identification of New Bedford Fire Department

🏠 Headquarter Location

New Bedford Fire Department Main Station

Address: 868 Pleasant ST

City/Town: New Bedford

County: BRISTOL

State:Massachusetts (MA)

Zip Code: 2740

📞Contact Numbers for New Bedford Fire Department

Office Phone Number

(508) 991-6104

Fax Number

(508) 979-1697

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✉️ Mailing Address for New Bedford Fire Department

New Bedford Fire Department
868 Pleasant ST
New Bedford, Massachusetts (MA) 2740

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📋 New Bedford Fire Department Stats

Department TypeCareer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations7

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff252

Volunteers0

Paid per Call0

📋 New Bedford Fire Department Stats

Department TypeCareer

OrganizationLocal

Number of Stations7

Personnel Breakdown

Career Staff252

Volunteers0

Paid per Call0

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