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We accomplish our mission through fire prevention, fire safety awareness education, fire suppression, emergency medical services, and other related emergency and non-emergency activities.
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Goshen, MA – On Wednesday evening (6:23pm, Nov 30th),Goshen Firefighters and other area departments were called to locate a missing hunter. Goshen Brush 1, Rescue 1, and ATV/UTV were dispatched.
CHESTERFIELD, MA – For the first time in three years, students and staff gathered for a day of learning with firefighters and EMTs. New Hingham’s 20th SAFE day took place
SUNDERLAND, MA – Last Sunday, FF Jones, FF Lafond, and FF Rock completed Hampshire County Fire Defense’s Basic Six program.Over 6 weekends these firefighters learned the basics of firefighting operations.
EASTHAMPTON, MA – Hampshire County Emergency Medical Services honored area firefighters, EMT’s, and a 911 dispatcher on Wednesday during it’s annual award cermony. The award was for Saving a Life
COLRAIN, MA – Nine area firefighters have committed the last 6 weeks to RIT, Rapid Intervention Team, training. RIT training prepares firefighters to save firefighters that are in distress. Under
GOSHEN, MA –At 15:16 hours yesterday, Goshen Fire was alerted by the DAR Fire Tower of smoke rising in the vicinity of Sears Rd. The tower has been staffed due
CHESTERFIELD, MA – At 18:38 hours, Goshen and Williamsburg firefighters were called mutual aid to the town of Chesterfield to assist with a brush fire at the intersection of Rt.
GOSHEN, MA – At 2018 hours yesterday, Goshen firefighters were called mutual aid to the town of Ashfield to assist their department with setting up a landing zone for a
GOSHEN, MA – Goshen firefighters, MA State Police and Highland Ambulance personnel were called to the area of 620 East Street at 1431 hours yesterday for a report of a
Local officials remind residents that the ice on local ponds is still not safe to be on. GOSHEN, MA – Goshen Fire, Goshen Police, MA State Police, and Highland Ambulance
Their names were Mary and Bella and they were missing in the woods of Goshen.
PLAINFIELD, MA – Goshen firefighters were called mutual aid to 71 Gloyd Street in the town of Plainfield at 0319 hours today for a report of a fully-involved structure fire.
CUMMINGTON, MA – Goshen firefighters, Cummington firefighters, Cummington Police, Highland Ambulance and Massachusetts State Police personnel responded at 1018 hours to Berkshire Trail (Route 9) in Cummington for a report
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GOSHEN, MA – Goshen firefighters were called to Ball Road at 1925 hours tonight for a report of a tree on wires blocking the road. Heavy, wet snow from today’s
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Good Morning America sponsored a contest they called ‘GMA’s 5 Alarm Firefighter’s Challenge’. The challenge was to submit a video of our own interpretation of any portion of the song “Safe and Sound” as recorded by Capital Cities. While we didn’t win, our department had fun throughout the whole process. Special thanks to Alyssa Labrie, our master videographer and editor. Without her vision and artistry, this would be just another firefighter video.
PLAINFIELD, MA – Members of the Goshen Fire Departement were honored to attend the funeral services for Chief Dennis Thatcher of the Plainfield MA Fire Department.
Rest easy, Dennis. We’ll take it from here.
MA State Police Dispatcher Mike Perkins deserves the credit for providing us with this moment. His calm but strong delivery gives credit to his profession.
(in three-part harmony)
WESTFIELD, MA – Goshen’s Junior firefighter Hannah Labrie along with her classmates and fellow athletes Emma Kuntz and Grace Plumer sing the National Anthem to kick off the 2019 Central / West Division II Championship outdoor track meet at Westfield State University in Westfield, MA.
Goshen is located in the eastern foothills of the Berkshires in western Massachusetts approximately three hours west of Boston and two hours east of Albany, NY. State Route 9 runs through the town’s center. State Route 112 intersects with Route 9 just west of the town center and runs north. There are 26.7 miles of secondary roads that are hilly and winding with little or no lighting. 30% of these roads are unimproved (dirt). At 1,200 feet above sea level, drivers face more challenging winter driving conditions than typically found in the nearby Connecticut River valley.
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