Hampden Fire Department

03/24/2026

01/14/2026

Open burning will start tomorrow. Permits can be obtained daily at hcburnpermits.com, depending on weather conditions.

12/19/2025

A big thank you to Al Rosati for bringing the holiday spirit to Vantage of Hampden with his acoustic holiday songs! It was a wonderful time had by all.

12/09/2025

As the nights grow colder, more households are turning to their fireplaces for warmth. Tonight, firefighters are reviewing essential safety practices and the operational use of ground ladders, ensuring they’re prepared to access chimneys safely if needed.

10/24/2025

Come to Safety Night out. It’s a beautiful evening with plenty to do and meet your first responders. Don’t forget fireworks at 6:30 PM

10/23/2025

🚨Public Safety Night Out🚨

Join us on October 24th from 4 PM to 7 PM at TWB for an exciting evening.

Here’s what you can look forward to:

🚒🚓 Meet your local area police and fire departments
🚁 A flyover from the Massachusetts State Police (time to be determined)
🚑 Life Star Helicopter landing around 5 PM (pending emergencies)
📞 Get to know the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communication Center staff.

Enjoy s'mores at the Hampden Fire Department’s s'mores table.

🛍️ Visit our local vendors: Hampden Village Mart, Lou's Bagel, Rice's Fruit Farm, Daily Bread, Pop Orthodontics, Maxial Facial Surgery, Knit Crafts, Police National Credit Union, Bethlehem Church, Hampden Wilbraham Partners for Youth, Minnechaugs Above the Influence Club, and the Coast Guard Auxiliary.

🎶 Enjoy live music throughout the event.

🍔 Big Riffs Food Truck

Blood pressure checks Excel Nursing and flu shots available from Big Y Pharmacy.

🚗 CJ's Towing and Recovery will also be in attendance!

🎆 And don’t miss the fireworks show presented by Pyrotechnico out of New Hampshire at 6:30 PM

Come out, learn more about public safety, and enjoy a fun evening with your community!

10/21/2025

Join us this Friday night from 4 PM to 7 PM at TWB for Public Safety Night Out! Don’t miss out on a great evening of community fun, and be sure to stick around for the fireworks display at 6:30 PM! Bring your friends and family for a great community night!

09/29/2025

Thank you to the Members of the Hampden garden club. Ali Webster, Lil Fedora, and Mary Bator spent the Morning planting Fall flowers at Hampden Fire headquarters. A thank you goes out to the garden club for their contribution to beautifying our town.

09/08/2025

Hampden Fire Department is Hiring!

We're excited to announce that we are now accepting resumes for the position of Career Lieutenant. If you're passionate about the fire service and have the qualifications, we want to hear from you.

📅 Deadline for cover letters and resumes: 9/22 at 5 PM

📧 Please send your documents to: [email protected]

Spread the word and help us find the next great member of our team!

08/24/2025

Hampden Fire providing station coverage for East Longmeadow while they’re operating at a structure fire.

08/07/2025

Yesterday our duty crew had the pleasure of teaching outdoor safety and showing the Summer Camp program how to use our fire hoses. We always look forward to any opportunity to interact with the public!