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Montague Center Fire
Department proudly protects 2078 people living in an area of 9.8 square
miles. Our department is a public department whose Volunteer members
receive an annual honorarium. We have an ISO rating of 6. We were first
incorporated in 1945 and cover a rural, farm land and residential
portion of our Town. Our western border runs about 3 miles along the
Connecticut River. We provide fire protection, inspections, Hazmat, and
light rescue services to our customers. In addition we respond EMT-A's,
I's, one paramedic, and first responders under a dual response
program with a private paramedic ambulance service. Our first
responders are semi-automatic defibrilator certified. We currently have
20 firefighters, most trained to Mass Firefighter Level 1 and working
towards level 2. In addition we have 3 Chief officers, 1 Capt and 4
lieutenants. Most firefighters are trained to Hazmat Operational level,
with some working towards the Technician level.
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