A fire detail may be required for cutting and welding operations; for assembly occupancies where candles are in use; and for other purposes where the Fire Marshal deems it neccessary for life safety.

Fire Details can be arranged the following ways:

1) On-line application by clicking the link below (preferred) (NOTE: this may not work in all browser applications. Our IT Department is working on the problem)

2) Email your request to firedetail@cambridgefire.org. (NOTE: Please include ALL of the information listed below)

3) By calling (617) 349-4990 M-F 7am-5pm (except holidays).

IMPORTANT! - Please provide the following information if requesting by email or leaving a voicemail message:

• Reason For Detail (hot work, candles, ems, etc)
• Company Name (company who will be billed for the detail)
• Person Requesting Detail (allows return calls if necessary)
• Phone Number
• Location of Detail (street address and/or MIT building)
• Floor or Area (area within the building where the detail is needed)
• Indoors or Outdoors (add $2/hr for outdoor details)
• Date(s) Requested (multiple days can be arranged on one request)
• Start Time (usually 30 minutes after workers arrive. allows set-up time)
• End Time (note: details must stay 30 minutes after work is completed)
• Number of Firefighters Needed 
• Any Special Equipment Needed
• Job Contact Person Name and Number 

Details must be scheduled 1 business day in advance. Continuous details (construction projects) can be scheduled weekly. 

IMPORTANT! - We are aware that some contractors are having difficulty with this form. Our IT Department is working on the problem. The form can be printed and emailed to firedetail@cambridgefire.org.

Click Here To Download the Fire Detail Rate Sheet

Click Here For On-Line Application To Request A Fire Detail

Click Here To Cancel A Fire Detail