WFD Station Histories

Fire Station Histories - Our Firehouse

Central Station

Central Station currently located at 175 Lexington Street is the home of Engine 2, Rescue 6, Ladder 1, Engine 6A, the Central Boat, Fire Prevention, Training Division, and the Chief’s Office.  Central Station was originally located at 27 Lexington Street and was built in 1887.  In 1964 the Waltham Fire Department moved the Central Station Department Headquarters to the “new” Municipal Center at the current 175 Lexington Street location.  The “old” Central Station became the Auxiliary Fire Department Quarters and is still in use today.

Moody Street Station

The Moody Street Fire Station is located at 533 Moody Street, in the heart of the “Southside”.  Built in the birthplace of the “Industrial Revolution” in the shadows of the BMC and the Waltham Watch Factory, the Moody Street station was constructed over a two-year period from1890 to 1892.  On October 5, 1900, a suspicious fire destroyed the station; seriously injuring several firefighters and killing seven fire horses leaving only the outside shell.  By June 30, 1901 the station reopened.  In 1988, the City of Waltham totally renovated the station and was rededicated it to the firefighters and citizens of Waltham on October 27, 1988.  Today the Moody Street Station is home to C-2 (on-duty Fire Suppression Deputy Chief), Engine 1, Squad 5, Ladder 2, and the Moody Street Boat.

WILLOW STREET - ENGINE 3

Located at 67 Willow St., this sub-station was built in 1941 in east Waltham to cover the Warrendale, Rangley Acres, and Bleachery sections of the city.  Today it is home to Engine 3 and Engine 10 (Spare Engine).

PROSPECT STREET - ENGINE 4

The “West End” of Waltham is protected by Engine 4, which is located at 35 Prospect St.  This sub-station was originally built in 1874 at the lot near the corner of Main and Prospect where Fleet Bank is currently located. It was replaced with the building at 35 Prospect Street in 1949.  Currently Engine 4 and Engine 4’s boat are housed at this station.  Engine 4 is first due to the Roberts and Cedarwood sections of the city as well as Brandies University and industrial locations including Polaroid.

LAKE STREET - ENGINE 7

The Lake Street sub-station at 104 Lake St. was built in 1950.  This station provides first alarm coverage to the Lakeview section of Waltham.  Today this station is home to Engine 7, the Engine 7 boat, and Engine 9 (Spare Engine).

TRAPELO ROAD - ENGINE 8

The last of the four sub-stations was built in 1959 at 699 Trapelo Rd.  This station covers North Waltham from the Belmont line to the Lincoln line.  Today Engine 8, the Cambridge Watershed Protection Trailer, and the Metro Fire Command Center call this station home.