Welcome to the official website of the Alert Hose Co. of Adams, Massachusetts. We are presently undergoing a complete redesign of our website. Your patience is appreciated during this process. The old version is available here.

2006 Department  Picture

Introduction   Founded in 1876, the Alert Hose Company No. 1 is an all-volunteer organization charged with the responsibility of providing fire suppression and other emergency service manpower to the Adams Fire Department for the Town of Adams, Massachusetts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Choose from one of the topics on the left  to explore this site.

The Alert Hose Company is actively seeking new members! For more information, see our Recruitment section. 

Our Mission

The members of the Alert Hose Company and the Adams Fire Department are committed to excellence in service, providing dedicated assistance to the community of Adams for over a century. We strengthen the safety and welfare of the community with the highest quality Fire, Rescue, and First Responder services to ensure protection of life, property and environment.