DEPUTY CHIEF’S RETIREMENT Goshen, MA – Deputy Chief Kim Dresser has officially retired from the Goshen Fire Department after 54 years of service. Kim started on the department in 1969 at the age of 16. During his tenure, Kim has been a certified EMT for both the Goshen Ambulance and then Highland Ambulance. Deputy Chief […]
PROMOTION – GOSHEN’S NEW ASSISTANT CHIEF On Tuesday Goshen Fire celebrated our new Assistant Chief Jon Schwaiger. At the ceremony Jon had his badge pinned by his lovely wife Britani with family present. Jon has diligently served Goshen Fire for 15 years as a firefighter, officer and paramedic. He currently serves Highland Ambulance and Northampton […]
SUMMER FUN – GOSHEN, MA As volunteers it is important for us to take time to relax from training and calls. Our summer party is a time for us to hang out and include our families. Often our families bear the brunt of our service through missed holidays, birthday parties, etc. This year we had […]
COUPLE FOUND AND EXTRICATED FROM REMOTE WOODS Goshen, Ma – Last night at 8:53 pm Goshen firefighters responded to aid in a search and rescue for two lost individuals. The first individual had left in the afternoon and not returned home. A significant other searched and located the individual but was lost as well. State […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]