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Belchertown Fire Department
The Belchertown Fire Department is responsible for protecting the lives and properties of residents. The department offers firefighting services 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Belchertown Fire Department employs more than 35 staff members who respond to emergency situations. The department has a fleet of firefighting trucks. It maintains Belchertown Firefighters Museum, which features hand pumpers, hose carts, engines, records and photographs. The Belchertown Fire Department provides a variety of safety and prevention information, as well as outside cooking tips. The department is a part of Belchertown in Massachusetts, which has a population of over 13,000 people.