Holden Fire Department

06/01/2026

FYI

🚁 Public Notice 🚁

Residents may notice a low-flying helicopter in the area today. National Grid will be conducting aerial inspections and surveys of its transmission lines throughout Holden.

These inspections are a routine part of maintaining the reliability and safety of the electric transmission system. The helicopter may fly or hover at relatively low altitudes while crews assess transmission line conditions and vegetation clearance.

There is no cause for concern if you see or hear the helicopter operating near transmission corridors today.

Thank you for your understanding.

05/27/2026

The Holden Fire Department is hiring for three (3) open positions. Scan the QR code to apply!

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

05/25/2026

The members of the Holden Fire Department extend our deepest condolences to our brothers and sisters in the Boston Fire Department and, to the family of Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr. who tragically lost his life in a three-alarm fire in Dorchester

05/17/2026

The members of the Holden Fire Department are saddened to hear of the passing of Firefighter/Paramedic Jim Emerton after a courageous battle with occupational cancer. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Emerton family and the members of the Sterling Fire Department during this difficult time.

05/17/2026

National EMS Week is May 17-23. This week is dedicated to celebrate EMS workers for all of their hard work and dedication to caring for patients nationwide 365 days per year. This recognition was authorized by President Gerald Ford in 1974, in the early days of EMS. Over the last 52 years, EMS has grown tremendously from ambulances that provided just a ride to the hospital with little to no care to today where Paramedics can provide high acuity medical care that mimics the same care provided in emergency departments. Congratulations to all of our EMS providers and thank you for all that you do for the citizens of Holden and the “greater” Wachusett region.

05/08/2026

One thing that often gets lost in conversations about staffing reductions is how long the impact really lasts.

When positions are reduced, it does not just affect today’s shift. It shapes what the next several years look like. Even if funding is restored down the road, rebuilding staffing is not immediate. It takes time to recruit, hire, send people through the academy, and get them fully trained and experienced in the field. That timeline can stretch well beyond a single budget cycle.

There is also the impact on the people who are here right now. With fewer personnel, the workload naturally shifts to those on duty. That means more calls, more reliance on mandatory overtime, and increased risk of employee burnout. Over time, that can make it harder to retain experienced firefighters and paramedics, which is a key part of maintaining consistent service.

Regardless, our focus remains the same. We will continue to provide the best service possible with the resources available. Our firefighters and paramedics show up every day ready to respond, adapt, and take care of the community, despite the challenges in front of them.

So when we talk about staffing, it is not just about numbers today. It is about how decisions made now carry forward, affecting operations, workforce stability, and service levels for years to come.