Palmer Fire Department

05/24/2026

Our hearts, our prayers, and our most solemn condolences are with the family of Boston Fire Department Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr., as well as his brothers and sisters of Rescue Company 2 and the entire Boston Fire Department.

05/20/2026

Yesterday, 5/19/26 at 4:42 PM, the Palmer Fire Department was dispatched to assist the Monson Fire Department with a structure fire at 430 Lower Hampden Road. Chief 162 and Tower 161 responded to the scene to provide mutual aid assistance.

Crews operated for several hours performing interior fire attack operations, establishing a water supply, and conducting aerial operations including ventilation and aerial master stream operations. These operations were carried out during what has been, so far, the hottest day of the year, creating extremely challenging working conditions for all responders on scene.

05/20/2026

Yesterday, at approximately 11:27 a.m. on May 19, 2026, the Palmer Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle motor vehicle crash in the area of Thorndike Street and Forest Hills Drive.

Responding units included Chief 162, Ambulance 163, Engine 161, and Engine 162. Ambulance 163 arrived on scene in less than two minutes and immediately began triage, reporting multiple patients with two patients trapped inside a vehicle.

Due to the severity of injuries and complexity of the incident, a second Advanced Life Support ambulance was requested from the Monson Fire Department, along with Life Flight from Worcester.

Palmer Fire crews rapidly stabilized and extricated the patients. One patient was transported by Ambulance 163 to Baystate Medical Center. A second patient was transported by Monson Fire to the helicopter landing zone at Baystate Wing Hospital, where Life Flight transported patient to Baystate Medical Center.

The Palmer Fire Department would like to thank the Monson Fire Department for their mutual aid assistance and continued partnership during emergency incidents.

05/08/2026

This morning, firefighters from the Palmer Fire Department and the Three Rivers Fire Department assisted staff at Old Mill Pond Elementary School with their annual bus evacuation drills.

These drills help students and staff practice safe and efficient evacuation procedures in the event of an emergency while also giving firefighters the opportunity to interact with students in a positive learning environment.

05/07/2026

Tonight, members of the Palmer Fire Department participated in department training focused on Autism Awareness.

The training provided firefighters with valuable information on recognizing and understanding autism spectrum disorder, along with techniques for improving communication and interactions during emergency situations.

Continuing education and specialized training like this help ensure we are better prepared to serve every member of our community with compassion, understanding, and professionalism.

05/06/2026

Palmer Fire Department
April 2026 Monthly EMS Report

05/01/2026

Today, staff and students at Old Mill Pond Elementary bid a heartfelt farewell to Firefighter Laurie Manning as she taught her final Fire & Life Safety class. Students lined the halls with handmade posters and warm hugs as she made her way out of the building.
Firefighter Laurie has been a dedicated fire safety educator with the Palmer Fire Department since 2005. Over the past 21 years, she has made a lasting impact on countless young lives throughout the Town of Palmer.
We thank Firefighter Laurie for her years of service, commitment, and passion, and we wish her all the best in a well-deserved retirement.

04/22/2026

04/07/2026

March 2026 EMS Report