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Hawley Massachusetts Fire Dept. provides Fire,Rescue and EMS services to the residents and visitors of Hawley, and our Mutual Aide Towns

11/01/2026

10/31/2026

As we had mentioned yesterday, please use extreme caution. A Statewide Burn Ban is in Effect due to Level 4 Fire Conditions.

Please use extreme caution as current conditions are ripe for fire activity.

Please report fires immediately to prevent their uncontrolled spread.

10/31/2026

Happy Halloween from all of us at HVFD!

10/30/2026

Please use extreme caution today while several towns are very busy battling Brush Fires.

10/29/2026

Tonight marked the second of nine scheduled nights of First Responder Training for the Hawley Volunteer Fire Department. Tonight was a classroom lecture on Trauma.

This comprehensive training program covers a wide range of medical emergencies, with a particular focus on trauma response. Members review the assessment and treatment of traumatic injuries, including bleeding control, injury assessment, patient stabilization, and the management of emergencies involving serious injuries. These skills are essential when responding to motor vehicle crashes, falls, logging and forestry accidents, and other emergencies that can occur throughout our community.

In rural communities like Hawley, access to emergency medical services can present unique challenges. Depending on the location and availability of resources, Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) ambulances may experience extended response times, sometimes reaching up to an hour. During these situations, the actions taken by first responders before an ambulance arrives can be critical to a patient’s outcome.

During tonight’s training, HVFD members discussed strategies for managing these emergencies, reviewed potential response scenarios, and worked through plans for providing initial patient care while awaiting additional medical resources. Preparing for these situations helps our members better understand their roles, coordinate their response, and make informed decisions when faced with challenging circumstances.

Training will continue through December, with a continued emphasis on strengthening our medical and trauma response capabilities and preparing our members to serve the needs of our community.

In a rural community, preparation matters. We are committed to continually training, improving our skills, and being ready when our neighbors need us most.

10/24/2026

This afternoon, members of the Hawley Volunteer Fire Department returned to the Kenneth Dubuque Memorial State Forest to assist with clearing fallen trees from roadways, hiking trails, and snowmobile trails.

During this operation, members reviewed access routes throughout the forest, discussed emergency response planning, and exercised equipment that is used infrequently to increase our familiarity with it.

Crews successfully removed numerous downed trees, improving accessibility and helping ensure that emergency responders can reach locations throughout the forest more efficiently when needed.

These efforts are an important part of our ongoing commitment to preparedness, training, and public safety. By proactively addressing potential access issues and familiarizing ourselves with the terrain, we can better serve residents, visitors, and anyone who may require emergency assistance within the forest.

We would also like to express a special thank you to Retired Assistant Chief Bob Root for joining us and sharing his expertise and knowledge of the State Forest!

10/15/2026

Tonight members of the HVFD reviewed our Self Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA). Lieutenant Root reviewed basic SCBA Skills, and demonstrated all features of our new Air Packs. Members reviewed how to perform Checks of the Equipment, how to Change out Air Cylinders, and all mechanics of the Pack.

In small communities like Hawley, we are very fortunate that there are not frequent Structure Fires, or other severe emergencies. However it is important to review this equipment on a regular basis to keep our skills fresh in the event of a fire.

09/25/2026

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09/17/2026

Tonight under the direction of Lieutenant Root, newer members reviewed Pumps & Hydraulics, Dry Hydrants, and Portable Pumps.

09/13/2026

9/12/26 approx 1850hrs: Hawley Fire requested mutual aid to the Town Of Ashfield for a fully involved hay trailer fire. Hawley Tanker 1 responded with a crew of 3.

Once on scene Hawley personnel assisted with delivering 1,860 gallons of water and fire suppression. Great teamwork by all agencies involved.

Hawley units cleared and returned to service at approx 2250hrs.

Address

16 Plainfield Road
Hawley, MA
01339

Telephone

(413) 339-4267

Website

https://townofhawley.com/emergency-services-public-safety

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