Northampton Fire Rescue

Local 108 would like to congratulate FF Matthew Superba on his retirement after serving the City of Northampton for 25 years. FF Superba was always known as a hard worker who always was willing to step up and help anyone in need. FF Superba worked his last tour on Saturday where he was presented his retirement axe surrounded by family and co workers.

Enjoy a safe, happy, and healthy retirement Matt. Well earned!

Month in Review - June 2024

In the past five years, illegal fireworks in Massachusetts have caused 532 fires and explosions, 218 serious injuries to civilians and firefighters, and more than $1.5M in damages. Don't risk a fire, injury, or day in court: leave fireworks to the professionals. Visit https://ow.ly/Oese50SpCV2 for a list of permitted displays near you.

SPC has upgraded SNE to an enhanced risk (level 3 out of 5) today. Areal coverage of storms will increase this afternoon with damaging wind the primary threat, but large hail and an isolated tornado is also possible.

Congratulations to Firefighter Jaracz, who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy today! After a strenuous 10 weeks of training, she is retuning to shift ready to serve the citizens of Northampton. Great work!

Early this morning, all units were dispatched for a reported structure fire on Federal Street. First arriving crews found heavy smoke coming from the eves of the home and located a basement fire. Crews performed an aggressive interior attack into the basement, quickly knocking down the fire. Additional crews ventilated, searched for extension of fire to other floors and Truck 1 was sent to the roof.

The fire was contained to the basement, with smoke damage throughout the home. One individual was transported to the hospital for evaluation.

The quick knockdown and containment by members of A Group saved the structure and prevented any possible extension to surrounding homes.

Thank you to all our mutual aid partners that responded to assist and to cover the city while we were committed to this scene.

Increased tornado threat Sunday in New England

*UPDATE: The State 9-1-1 Department has advised the Communications Center that 9-1-1 is working again. If you experience any issue when calling 9-1-1, please hang up and call our business line at 413-587-1100. Please do not test 9-1-1 to see if it works.

9-1-1 is down throughout the region. If you have an emergency, please call the public safety business line in the community where your emergency is. In Northampton it is 413-587-1100.

The State 9-1-1 Department is working on addressing the issue. Please do not test 9-1-1.

Several Northampton Fire crews were involved in the rescue and transport to Baystate Medical Center after this incident. We’re thrilled to hear Ashley made a full recovery!

Westfield woman survives being buried alive Ashley Piccirilli was given a less than two-percent chance of survival after she was buried alive at a local construction site.

[Severe Weather Potential] A warm & humid day will trigger scattered showers & t-storms this afternoon & evening. Some storms may become severe and produce locally damaging wind gusts, hail along with heavy rain street/flooding. Main risk is northwest of I-95 between noon & 9 pm.

Just another day in the office. Chief Pelis joined members of A group today for some boat training on the Connecticut River.

We cover several miles of the river, in conjunction with other surrounding towns and the Environmental Police, and train to ensure familiarity with both the river and operation of our Rescue One boat.

Month in Review - May 2024

This past Thursday was the final day of our two newest hires' orientation/training, culminating in a live fire burn at the training town behind our Florence Station. Both recruits will now be assigned to shift, where their training will continue. Nice work!

Expect delays on 91 south due to a motor vehicle roll over.

Assistant Chief Lemberg and Firefighter Kajka helping the Jackson Street School kids have a blast on field day!

Please take a moment to remember and honor those who have made the ultimate sacrifice to preserve our freedom and way of life. These freedoms do not come without a price.

Earlier this morning our two newest firefighters, Courtney Danielsen and Caleb Steiniger were sworn in my Mayor Gina-Louise Sciarra! They will spend the next 4 weeks with our Training Captain before being assigned to a shift, where their training will continue. Welcome to the best job in the world!

Motor vehicle crash on 91 south earlier today. Luckily there were no injuries. Thanks to Ernie's Towing for a quick and skilled recovery and tow.

View of the aurora borealis over Florence Center from the top of Station 2!

Month in Review - April 2024

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Earlier this week we had the opportunity to work on some extrication training, utilizing the Jaws of Life, rescue struts and rescue airbags. These tools often aren’t used on a regular basis, so getting some hands on training with them is invaluable.

Today crews took advantage of the beautiful weather and an acquired structure to train on aerial ladder placement, bail outs and hose advancement/movement.

**Traffic Alert for May 4th**
Hampshire Pride's annual Pride Parade with be Saturday 5/4/24. From 11am until approximately 12:30pm portions of downtown including Main and Bridge Streets will be closed.