STOW, MA – When Sue Labrie was appointed fire chief in Goshen in 2006, she became the first woman fire chief in Massachusetts. This past spring when her brother Michael Gorski was appointed chief of the Hampden Fire Department, they became the first brother and sister fire chiefs serving concurrently in the state and we […]
LISA SNOWDEN-MCCRAY Firehouse.Com News Fire chiefs Susan Labrie and Michael Gorski have more in common than just their home state of Massachusetts. The two are brother and sister. Labrie heads up volunteer fire crews in Goshen, Mass., while Gorski is at the helm of his volunteer Hampden, Mass. department. Labrie made a name for herself […]
First new pumper in 23 years gets christened Goshen Fire Department’s new 2008 Darley pumper during the wetdown. This feat was accomplished by pumping water from our tanker to 56-E1 to 56-E4 and finally through our 1937 Dodge. That way, every piece of apparatus was involved in the ceremony. GOSHEN, MA – The Town has […]
GOSHEN, MA – Firefighters from Chesterfield, Goshen and Williamsburg recently attended a series of three Mass Fire Academy Impact Drills. The drills, which were hosted by each of the towns, were held over a period of three weeks in March. The first class on Common Emergencies was held on March 3rd in the Goshen fireshouse. […]
Do you know the hazards you might face when dealing with an incident on a farm? Farms, as part of our rural landscapes, can appear to be a working experience that is non-threatening and peaceful. Used by permission of the Massachusetts Call Volunteer Firefighters Association by Frederick G, Clark Deputy Chief, Goshen Fire Dept., Goshen […]
Reprinted with permission from the pages of the Country Journal GOSHEN, MA – The Open Space Committee is sponsoring “Finding a Silver Lining: Dealing with Ice Storm Damage to Trees and Forests” at the Goshen Town Hall, March 26th 7 to 9 p.m., to help Hilltown residents learn from the experts about their options for […]
CUMMINGTON, MA – A fire that began in the garage of a home at 1 Swift River Road on Monday forced local fire officials to close down Route 9 and diverted traffic for miles. Goshen firefighters responded to the scene with units from Windsor and Plainfield after a second alarm was toned out. Upon arrival, […]
WILLIAMSBURG, MA – When the pager for Williamsburg Fire Chief Donald Lawton went off Saturday morning, a dispatcher’s voice from Northampton Control announced “Attention all Williamsburg units, Box Alarm. Attention all Williamsburg units, Box Alarm. Respond to Bacon’s Equipment, 29 Goshen Road in Williamsburg for a reported structure fire.” Chief Lawton, who lives just a […]
Used with Permission: Country Journal – by Lisa Connell GOSHEN, MA – On Jan. 14, Senator Edward Kennedy’s office notified Fire Chief Susan M. Labrie of the grand award from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant. The Goshen Fire Department’s project will total $68,398. The Federal share is 95 percent or $64,978. Goshen’s share is $3,420. […]