OAK BLUFFS FIRE-EMS DEPT.
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OUR MISSION STATEMENT
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The Oak Bluffs Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department is dedicated to safeguarding our community through the preservation of life, property, and the environment. We strive to meet our challenges with compassion, professionalism,
​and integrity.
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Fire-EMS Chief Nelson Wirtz, supported by Deputy Fire Chief Stephen Foster, oversee all aspects of the Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department administratively and operationally. EMS Coordinator Matthew Bradley oversees daily operations and scheduling of full and part time EMS staff. They are also responsible for oversight of EMS equipment and apparatus maintenance, transport coordination, medical billing and training. 

​As of 2023, our Fire personnel are comprised of 2 Chief Officers, 1 Senior Captain, 4 Captains, 7 Lieutenants, 25 Call Firefighters, 4 Recruit Firefighters, and 1 Junior Firefighter. Our EMS personnel consist of 8 Paramedics, 32 Emergency Medical Technicians. Our Dive Team, led by Dive Captain William deBettencourt III, consists of 1 Dive Lieutenant, 5 Divers, and 8 Dive Support personnel. Our Boat Crew, led by Marine Coordinator David Smith, consists of 6 Boat Crew members.

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OUR COVID-19 UPDATES/RESOURCES
Community COVID-19 Videos
COVID-19 Symptom Tracker
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH)
Dukes County Government
Martha's Vineyard Boards of Health (MVBOH)
Martha's Vineyard Hospital (MVH)
💻 Latest guidance: mass.gov/covid19
📲 Sign up for alerts: mass.gov/covidalerts
☎️ Questions? Call 2-1-1
📺 Watch briefings: mass.gov/covidlive

​Visit the Martha's Vineyard Hospital website for specific local updates about ​COVID-19, vaccine information, ​and instructions on how to sign up for an appointment to be immunized.
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Oak Bluffs Fire-EMS Department
6 Firehouse Lane
P.O. Box 2131
Oak Bluffs, MA 02557
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508-693-5380
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  • ABOUT
    • News
    • History >
      • Retired Members
      • Memorial Page
    • Contact Us
    • Trainings & Drills >
      • 09-15-2021 JOINT FIRE TRAINING WITH EDGARTOWN FIRE DEPARTMENT
      • 10-20-2021 ALL DEPARTMENT DRILL
      • 11-13-2021 EXTRICATION DRILL
    • Events >
      • Annual Police vs. Fire/EMS Hockey Game
      • Annual Stuff an Ambulance
      • Firefighter 1 & 2 Graduation & Awards Ceremony
      • Retirement Party
      • Swearing In Ceremony for Fire-EMS Chief Wirtz
      • Swearing In Ceremony for Deputy Fire Chief Foster
      • 9/11 20th ANNIVERSARY COMMEMORATION
      • 2021 ANNUAL ISLAND-WIDE FLU CLINIC
      • ANTONE MASEDA, JR.'S FUNERAL SERVICES
    • Press Releases
    • IAFF Local 5137
    • Oak Bluffs Firemen's Civic Association
  • Employment Opportunities
  • Forms & Permits
  • Fire Prevention
    • FIRE PREVENTION WEEK
    • HOLIDAY SAFETY
  • Emergency Preparedness
  • Public Health Resources
    • CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
  • Patient Records & Billing
  • Frequently Asked Questions