Outdoor Burning Ban Lifted - Wellfleet Fire Department

Outdoor Burning Ban Lifted

Wellfleet Fire Dept. lifts outdoor burning ban; caution advised. Burning leaves/brush still prohibited. Permit needed Jan 15-May 1.

A smiling person in front of a fire truck labeled "WELLFLEET." — The Wellfleet Fire Department would like to introduce our newest Hire EMT Picabo Miskiv. EMT Miskiv comes to us with experience and training from West Barnstable Fire. This winter she will attend the Massachusetts Fire Academy. Please help us to welcome her to Wellfleet!

A notice from Wellfleet Fire Department extending outdoor fire restrictions due to severe fire weather and fire incidents.

A notice from the Wellfleet Fire Department announcing a temporary outdoor burning ban due to weather conditions.

Department Ceremony 10/7/2024

Open House 10/1/2024

Job Opening 09/01/2024

Fuel Spill 08/18/2024

New Fire Chief

A notice from the Wellfleet Fire Department announcing a temporary outdoor burning ban due to weather conditions.

Temporary Outdoor Burning Ban

A group of firefighters standing in front of a fire truck inside a fire station.

On October 7th, the Wellfleet Fire Department held its first annual ceremony to recognize the men and women of the department.

An image of a flyer for the Wellfleet Fire Department Open House event with activities, refreshments, and fire safety information.

Open House Saturday 10/12/2024

Join us for our open house on Saturday October 12th.

Fuel Spill

Sunday 08/18/2024

A firefighter in full gear stands in front of a fire engine.

New Fire Chief

The Town of Wellfleet and the Wellfleet Fire Department wish to congratulate Deputy Chief Jospeh Cappello on being appointed as the next Fire Chief of the Wellfleet Fire Department! Chief Richard Pauley retires on August 31st, Deputy Chief Cappello will then take over the duties on September 1st. Joseph has worked with The Wellfleet Fire Department for 32 years, his professional work ethic…

Firefighter on a roof with smoke coming from a chimney.

Chimney Fire

Saturday, January 18th, 2020

A vintage photo showing a uniformed man holding a baby wearing a firefighter's hat with a red truck in the background.

Death of a Retired Firefighter

Monday, December 30th, 2019

Group of people posing indoors, possibly emergency responders/firefighters, with holiday decorations.

Kids Movie Christmas Party

Saturday, December 14th, 2019

A group of people, likely emergency responders, at a community event with a table of items, emergency vehicles in the background.

Stuff-A-Cruiser/Ambulance 2019

Saturday, December 7th, 2019

A child stands among Halloween decorations, including inflatable ghosts, pumpkins, and a grim reaper.

Trunk or Treat 2019

Thursday, November 7th, 2019

Wellfleet Fire Department document regarding a cyclist incident and subsequent road detour on November 2, 2019.

Bicyclist injured on Route 6

Monday, November 4th, 2019

An emblem for Wellfleet Fire-Rescue, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, on a pink background.

Breast Cancer Awareness

Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

A letter from Wellfleet Fire Department announcing a SAFER grant award to improve fire and emergency response capabilities.

Wellfleet Fire Awarded SAFER Grant

Friday, September 13th, 2019

A Wellfleet Fire Department report about a motorcycle accident from August 3, 2019.

Motorcycle vs Car near Drive-In

Saturday, August 3rd, 2019

Man in high-visibility jacket standing next to emergency phone on building wall.

Wellfeet Beaches Emergency Phones

Tuesday, June 25th, 2019

Four firefighters in high-visibility jackets stand in front of a brick building.

Wellfleet fire officers complete Fire Officer II class

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

Firefighters on a ladder truck near a house amidst trees.

May 3rd, 2019 Chimney Fire

Friday, May 3rd, 2019

Five firefighters in full gear posing for a photo.

2019 Run to the Top

Saturday, April 27th, 2019

A red fire and rescue vehicle with reflective markings alongside a blue helicopter on an airstrip.

Construction Worker Injured in Wellfleet

Thursday, March 14th, 2019

A pickup truck submerged near a dock, with people in a boat beside it, wooden poles, and buildings in the background.

Two Fisherman Rescued in Wellfleet Harbor

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

March 11, 2019 Structure Fire

Monday, March 11th, 2019