Fire

The Town's Fire Safety group consists of the following 6 categories: The Board of Fire Engineers, Emergency Management, The Fire Department, The Fire Prevention Office, The Forest Fire Department, and Local Emergency Planning.

The Board Of Fire Engineers consists of the Fire Chief and two Assistant Chiefs. They are Chief James Doyle, Assistant Chief Kirk Keating, and Assistant Chief Jack Porter.

The command staff is as follows:

Sandy Bay Engine Company: Captain Andrew Porter, Lieutenant Kevin St. Peter, Acting Lieutenant Russell Amaral

Squad One: Captain Mark Wonson, Lieutenant Andrew Lake

Ladder One: Captain Douglas Anderson, Acting Lieutenant Donald Poole

Speedwell Engine Company: Captain Stephen Abell. Lieutenant Jeffery Budrow Lieutenant Franklyn Favaloro

The Engineers are responsible for preparing budgets, approving invoices, payrolls, training, vehicle maintenance, fire reports, overseeing 4 companies & personnel, record keeping, equipment purchases, and maintenance.

The Engineers also work with other local Chiefs and the Essex County Mutual Aid system.

The Forest Fire Department

The Rockport Forest Fire Department is headed by warden Michael Frontierro and staffed by twelve full-time members and are on call 24 hours/day and 7 days/week.