CHESTERFIELD, MA – GARAGE FIRE On Monday, Goshen Fire along with several other fire departments were called for a fully involved garage fire on Ireland St. Goshen responded with five firefighters in Car 1 and Engine 2. The fire was reported by a neighbor. A column of smoke was visible from Route 143 heading down toward […]
CUMMINGTON, MA – MUTUAL AID, HOUSE FIREYesterday morning, 5:45 am, Goshen firefighters responded to the town of Cummington, 9 Thayer Corner Rd, for a fully involved structure fire. Chief responded in Car 1 and four firefighters followed in Engine 7 and Rescue 1.Upon arrival we setup a secondary water supply and attack line to support […]
Chesterfield, MA – Mutual Aid for House Fire On Saturday, April 8th, Goshen firefighters were training at a local home that was donated due to eventual demolition. At noon a mutual aid call for a house fire in Chesterfield on Bryant St. was dispatched from Northampton Control. Our firefighters, already in gear, rushed to the […]
Ashfield, MA – Mutual Aid for House Fire Goshen firefighters responded on March 13th at 11:17 am with Engine 2 to Emmett Rd in Ashfield for a home with with smoke showing. Our department responded upon request from Ashfield Fire. A recent snowstorm and long driveway required assistance from Ashfield highway to make the access […]
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. Several teams completed both hasty and line searches in high likelihood areas. Searchers continued until approximately 1:15 am and then returned to station for preparations […]
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 last Friday with members of the Chesterfield Fire Department, Goshen Fire Department, Highland Ambulance and the Department of Conservation and Recreation. The special day was […]
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. Topics included: PPE (personal protective equipment), SCBA (self contained breathing apparatus) use, ICS (incident command system), search and rescue, ladders, and hose lines. Sunday’s course […]
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 in July 2020. This emergency was particularly challenging due to the extensive injuries of the individual, remote location, high heat (mid 90’s), and a river […]
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 the guidance of Capt. Kassell and Colrain’s RIT program, the firefighters have drilled in life saving skills and scenarios that can occur on a fireground. […]
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 to high potential fire conditions. After a 911 call from a resident and search by Chief in Car 1, the fire was discovered on Shaw […]