September 11 Ceremony

The Cotuit Fire Department invites you to a brief ceremony on Wednesday, September 11, in honor of those who lost their lives in 2001.

The ceremony will be held at the fire station on High Street. The public is welcome to gather starting at 9:00 a.m., with the ceremony beginning at 9:30 a.m. The fire department will provide coffee and pastries.

Special Meeting

The Board of Fire Commissioners is holding a Special Meeting on August 27, 2024 at 5:30pm at Freedom Hall. The meeting is open to all members of the Cotuit Fire District. At the meeting the Board, along with the Chief and Deputy Chief of the Cotuit Fire Department, will be opening the RFQ submissions for Owner’s Project Manager for Addition and Renovation of the Fire Station Building.

Chief Walter “Spike” Dottridge

The Cotuit Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of Chief Walter “Spike” Dottridge.  Chief Dottridge served the Cotuit Fire District for over 40 years, serving as Chief of the department for 8 years, retiring in 1985.  Spike also worked for the State Forestry Department during WW2.  Details on services to honor the memory of Chief Dottridge will be provided when available.  Out thoughts and condolences go out to his family, and all those mourning his loss.

Open Burn January 15-May 1, 2020

State fire wardens determine each day whether conditions are safe for open burning. Weather and air quality can change rapidly, especially in the spring, and fire departments can rescind permits when that happens. Open burning may be done between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. from January 15 to May 1.  Please click the following links for more information about burning.

Hoping to burn today? Call our station after 9:30 a.m. at 508-428-2210, press 5 to see if burning is allowed.

Open burn factors

Cotuit Fire Regulations

CFD Responds to House Fire

On Friday, August 11, Cotuit Fire Department was called at 10:36PM for a reported structure fire at 148 Hollow Road. The home had four occupants at the time of the fire. Units responded from Cotuit, Marstons Mills, and Mashpee Fire Stations. Barnstable Police were the first to arrive and evacuated the house. Upon location, we found a 36’ X 40’ home with an exterior fire which had extended to the interior of the first and second floor. The long narrow access road made getting resources to the scene difficult. The fire was quickly extinguished with no injuries. The home sustained moderate damage. The fire originated in the area of the exterior electrical meter and is under investigation. Responding Agencies: Cotuit Fire, COMM Fire, Mashpee Fire, Barnstable Police, Barnstable Electrical inspector.

Cotuit Fire Responds to Motor Vehicle Accident

Date/Time: 7/22/2017

At 11:05PM Cotuit Fire received a call for a motor vehicle vs motor cycle with a vehicle fire. Cotuit Fire responded with an ambulance and COMM responded with an engine out of the Marstons Mills Fire Station. Upon location first responders found a collision of a motor cycle and a golf cart, with the golf cart upside down and fully involved in fire. There was a total of three patients, two with life threatening injuries and a third with serious injuries. Med flight was requested but cancelled due to the helicopter arrival time and need for immediate treatment. All three were transported to Cape Cod Hospital. Two were being treated and awaiting helicopter transport to an off Cape Trauma center. Barnstable PD responded, provided assistance and is investigating.