Shed Fire in Chesterfield

Chesterfield, MA – Goshen Firefighter were called mutual aid to Chesterfield to aid the suppression of a shed fire located in the backyard of a home. Department members were at a call in Goshen for a partial amputated finger when the call for the fire was received.  Fortunately the patient had just been loaded onto […]

289 Years of Dedication: Fire Chiefs Celebrate Deputy Chief’s Retirement

289 Years of Service – Chief’s Celebrate Retirement Once a month regardless of season, members of the Goshen, Chesterfield, and Williamsburg fire departments get together to drill. Last nights ‘drill’ included hot dogs, hamburgers, kettle corn, cake, and kickball. The real reason we got together was to celebrate the retirement of Goshen’s Deputy Chief Kim […]

Firefighters Train with Extrication Struts for Enhanced Accident Response

GOSHEN, MA – GRANT PURCHASES EXRICATION STRUTS This spring the Goshen Firefighters Association successfully won a Customer’s Choice Community Grant. We spent the money to acquire two extrication struts. Last Tuesday we trained in how to implement these struts to stabilize car accidents to take better care of victims and protect ourselves. Afterwards, we practiced […]

Collaboration and Education Mark Chesterfield’s 21st SAFE Day at New Hingham

CHESTERFIELD, MA – 21ST ANNUAL SAFE DAY Many agencies came together at New Hingham Regional Elementary to finalize our curriculum. Throughout the day students learned: first responders are trusted adults, first aid, the role of police, typical home hazards, outdoor fire safety, and water/ice safety. Students also participated in a mini firefighter muster and practiced skills in […]