Wellesley Fire Department

Fire PatchThe Wellesley Fire Department is committed to protecting people, property, and environment.

We are responsive to the needs of our residents and others we may serve by providing rapid, professional, humanitarian services essential to the health, safety and well being of the community.

We accomplish our mission through training, preparedness, education, fire suppression, medical service, hazard mitigation and other related activities.

We actively participate in our community, serve as role models and strive to effectively and efficiently employ all the necessary resources to provide a service deemed excellent by those we serve.

Register Now! Firefighter Entrance Exam

Considering a career as a firefighter? The Town of Wellesley Fire/Rescue Department firefighter entrance exam is scheduled for Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Wellesley Middle School. 

Registration is now open for anyone interested in taking the exam. The deadline to register is August 31, 2023 at 9:00 a.m. Download the Wellesley Fire Entrance Exam packet for information and instructions. 

The Fire Department expects to hire five to eight candidates from this list.