Wareham Fire District

Working for You Everyday Since 1907

Welcome to the Wareham Fire District
 
We accept E-Check, Mastercard, Discover and AMEX.

Please do not pay through DOXO website.  They have no affiliation to Wareham Fire District.

Wareham Water has teamed with the Town of Wareham and Onset Fire District on a new Reverse 911 system.   Click on the logo above to register for alerts and to stay informed.
 
News and Notices
 

Election Results - April 19, 2025

Water Commissioner (three year term)
Edward J. Tamagini, III - 110
Blanks - 24

Water Commissioner (one year term)
John B. English, III - 104
Blanks - 29
Write In - 1

Prudential Committee (2 - three year terms)
George T. Barrett - 66
Dean J. Decas - 106
Steven F. Curry - 47
Blanks - 49
JOB POSTING

WATER DEPARTMENT

 Water Technician/Meter Reader Position


Position will be involved in day-to-day activities in the treatment, distribution, and storage of water operations.  Will perform routine meter reading requiring extensive amount of walking. Must have mechanical aptitude and dexterity to assist in the repair, installation, reading and maintenance of water meters, services, hydrants, water mains and other appurtenances.  Assists in routine and emergency maintenance of all District owned assets. Performs equipment monitoring, recording of data and manual data entry.  Attention to detail and adherence to standard operating procedures is required.  Must have the physical stamina and dexterity to work in various locations under adverse weather conditions, including trenches, pits, vaults, crawlspaces, tanks, and other areas difficult to access. After a 6-month probationary period the technician shall be required to be part of a nightly rotating scheduled On-call staff for overnight response. Must live within a 30-minute response time.

A minimum of a Grade 1 Treatment or Grade 1 Distribution Operator License is mandatory. Grade 2 Treatment and Grade 3 Distribution licenses are preferred.

The position is part of a Collective Bargaining Union Contract. The starting wage range is between $19.23 to $37.20 per hour based on skills, licenses and experience. Excellent benefits package including Blue Cross-Blue Shield health and Delta Dental coverage. The workweek is Monday through Friday, 40 hours/week.

Applications are available at the Water Department office, or can be found at: www.warehamfiredistrict.org

2550 Cranberry Highway, Wareham, MA 02571

Or call (508) 295-0450.

Completed applications will be received until the position is filled. Completed applications can be dropped off at the Water Department Office or emailed to the Water Superintendent acunningham@warehamfiredistrict.org

 

AA/EOE
 

Form 1095-B - Minimal Essential Coverage

Form 1095-B is used to report certain information to the IRS and to taxpayers about individuals who are covered by minimal essential coverage for health insurance.  Starting in 2025, employers are no longer required to mail this form to their employees. 

Employees may receive a copy of their statement upon request at the Clerk/Treasurer's Office. 


 

NON-PAYMENT SHUT OFF POLICY


All original water bills are due within 30-days. Water bills in arrears greater than 30-days are subject to receiving a past due notice and interest charges as described in the rate schedule. The following actions will be taken after the past due notice is received:


1. If the bill is still outstanding 75 days after the original invoice and no contact is made to arrange for
a payment, a letter of termination of water service is sent.


2. If payment is not received as previously described, you will receive a red-door knocker/termination notice with a final payment due date.


3. On the day the service is to be terminated, a Water Department Technician will attempt to provide verbal notice to any occupant of the premises that service will be terminated.


4. A service charge as defined in the rate schedule shall be assessed for any unpaid balance due. Any customer, prior to the termination of service, may agree to a written payment plan with the Water Department to avoid shut-off provided the account is not in default of a current payment plan.
 
3/17/21 - DOXO ONLINE BILL PAY HAS NO AFFILIATION WITH THE WAREHAM FIRE DISTRICT

DOXO bill pay is a third-party bill paying service that uses the District address and contact information on their website to make it appear as if they are affiliated with the Wareham Fire District. They are NOT.  Customers who attempt to pay their water bills through DOXO may be hit with excessive fees and the District has no control over when the payment will be received. 
To make sure you are paying the Wareham Fire District directly, please click on the Unipay link above.
 
The Wareham Fire District Grant Information for West Wareham Main Street Water Main Project Is Located In The Water Department Tab.
 


The Wareham Fire District was established by Chapter 178 of the Acts of 1907. That special legislation was approved on March 8, 1907.
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