GOSHEN, MA – Goshen firefighters were dispatched to Cape Street at 1010 hours on Wednesday for a report of a one car accident a 1/4 mile from Route 9. The driver of this van failed to negotiate a curve and came in contact with the guardrail just past the entrance to the Goshen Cemetery on […]
WORCESTER, MA – For those in attendance at the funeral mass for Worcester Fire Department (WFD) Lt. Jason “Jay” Menard, we all know the answer to this question according to WFD Chaplain Fr. Walter Riley is “Yes, and his name is Lieutenant Menard”. Firefighters from across North America came to Worcester Monday to mourn the […]
ASHFIELD, MA – Goshen firefighters were called to respond mutual aid to the Town of Ashfield with an engine for a reported structure fire at 19:50 hours. The fire was reported by neighbors because the owners were not home at the time of the blaze. When firefighters arrived, the attached barn had already collapsed. Flames […]
QUESTION: What’s the difference between an $8M Massachusetts State Police helicopter and Goshen MA Fire Department ‘s priceless 1937 Dodge fire truck? ANSWER: About 3 feet. https://youtu.be/pPVCtac_XBs FLORENCE, MA – The Massachusetts State Police held a 25th anniversary picnic/ceremony of the 911 system in Massachusetts. Local fire departments served by the dispatch centers in Northampton, […]
GOSHEN, MA – In the fall of 2017, the Goshen Fire Department (GFD) applied for an Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) through the through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (USDHS). In early summer 2018, we were notified that we were awarded a FY2017 AFG grant in the amount of $90,667. The award stated that “after […]
PLAINFIELD, MA – With those words, Assistant Chief David Alvord ended the eulogy he gave for his friend and a man he had served with for the past 43 years. Firefighters from far and wide paid their respects to Chief Thatcher and his family yesterday during his funeral services. Dennis joined the department at the […]
GOSHEN, MA – At 1632 hours today, Goshen firefighters were dispatched to the scene of a two-car motor vehicle crash on Route 9 at the intersection of Old Goshen Road. Northampton Control received numerous calls from motorists indicating that the accident was in Williamsburg near the Goshen town line. As a result, Williamsburg Fire was […]
CHESTERFIELD, MA – We had a great time representing Goshen in todays 4th of July parade in Chesterfield. The smiles on the faces of the young and the young at heart as we drive by is something that never gets old. Front Row (l to r) – Steve Estelle, Bob Labrie. Keith Wright, River Williams, […]
CHESTERFIELD, MA – This great picture taken by Gazette photographer Jerrey Roberts at today’s 4th of July parade in Chesterfield captures the moment when junior firefighter West Williams attacks firefighter Steve Estelle. Something tells me that this won’t end here. Here’s a link to the story from the Gazette. https://www.gazettenet.com/Chesterfield-parade-hg-070519-26704762
GOSHEN, MA – In a little more than 24 hours, youth from our region will flock to Camp Howe in Goshen to begin making memories that will last a lifetime. While it’s hard to see unless you look close, Engine 2 paid a visit to the camp last night to introduce this years counselors to […]