Central Station

Central Fire Station houses Tower 1 (the city’s only staffed ladder truck) along with Ambulance 1 and the on-duty Battalion Chief, who oversees all suppression personnel city-wide, 24/7. Additional apparatus, including Tower 2, Rescue 1, and UTV 1 are maintained in reserve.

Central Station 2

Staffing and Responsibilities

Like all Concord Fire Stations, Central Station is staffed around the clock with a minimum of 5 Firefighter/EMTs per shift along with 1 Battalion Chief

  • Tower 1: 1 Company Officer and 2 Firefighter/EMTs
  • Ambulance 1: 1 Firefighter/Paramedic and 1 Firefighter/EMT
  • Car 4: 1 Battalion Chief

Tower 1 & Ambulance 1 perform search, rescue, ventilation, vehicle extrication, and a wide range of technical rescues such as rope rescue, confined space, ice and trench rescue, and water emergencies. For specialized incidents, a firefighter responds with Rescue 1 and its additional equipment, and the crew also utilizes UTV 1 for off-road and wilderness responses. Central Station manages over 6,000 responses per year.

Serving Our Community

Central Station personnel support the community through station tours, school presentations, and keeping the hydrants accessible during the winter months. Firefighters maintain the station and conduct apparatus and equipment checks to ensure operational readiness.  They also perform inspections, repairs, and required testing of all Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBAs). Each December, the Concord Firefighters Relief Association hosts a dinner at Central Station for department retirees—an annual tradition that brings new and former members together to connect and share stories. 

An Invitation

Providing high-quality service and ensuring safe operations require continuous, year-round training in all areas of firefighting, emergency medical care, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue. We welcome you to stop by for a visit to learn more about your neighborhood fire station.

Thank you for your ongoing support of the Concord Fire Department.

Captain David Dumas
Central Station
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