**Newton Fire Department (NFD) in Newton, Massachusetts**, is a full-time career fire department providing fire suppression, emergency medical response, technical rescue, hazardous materials response, fire prevention, and community safety services to the city.1827

About the City of Newton
Newton is a suburban city in Middlesex County, just west of Boston. It covers approximately **18 square miles** (about 17.8 square miles of land) and is known for its 13 distinctive villages, green spaces (often called the “Garden City”), and high quality of life. Its population is around **88,900–90,700** (2020 Census ~88,923; recent estimates slightly higher).01

Department Size and Personnel
The NFD is an **ISO Class 1** rated department (the highest rating for fire protection). It operates out of **six fire stations** and is staffed 24/7

– **Total personnel**: Approximately **199** (figures from recent official documents; other sources note around 200–205 full-time). This includes:
– ~186 suppression personnel (firefighters responding to calls).
– Fire Prevention, Training, Wires Division, Mechanics, IT/Technical Services, and administrative staff.

The department uses a 24 hours on / 72 hours off shift schedule and maintains strong mutual aid ties with other Metro Boston departments.

Apparatus (Trucks and Vehicles)
The department deploys **ten fire companies** from its stations, including:

– **Six Engines** (pumpers) — primary fire suppression vehicles.
– **Three Ladder Trucks** (aerials) — for ventilation, rescue from heights, and ladder operations.
– **One Heavy Rescue** (plus additional special units like Emergency Response Vehicle).

Recent apparatus includes modern E-One Typhoon and other high-capacity pumpers/ladders, with reserves for backup. A new engine was added in recent years, and the fleet is well-maintained to support high call volumes (thousands of incidents annually, many EMS-related).

### Additional Notes
Newton firefighters handle a mix of structure fires, medical emergencies, rescues, and public education/prevention efforts. The department emphasizes training, decontamination (e.g., for cancer prevention), and community service. It has a dedicated Fire Alarm & Wires Division and works closely with city departments for emergency planning.

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