Three Rivers Fire Department

05/09/2026

May 8th, 2026.

At approximately 10:30 AM, Three Rivers, Bondsville, and Palmer firefighters as well as the Palmer Police Department, were dispatched to a reported kitchen fire in the Three Rivers response district. An occupant at the reported address was unable to evacuate the home. Because of this, mutual aid was requested from surrounding departments bringing the incident briefly to a second alarm. Fortunately due to quick thinking of an occupant at the residence, the origin of the fire was removed from the home and placed outside of the building. Firefighters arrived on scene shortly after and reported the fire had been fully extinguished. Mutual aid companies were then recalled and the incident was mitigated by the originally dispatched companies. The fire was found to be caused by a small kitchen appliance being placed on a hot stove top. No injuries were reported and minor damage occurred to the area around the origin of the fire. All companies cleared the scene at approximately 11:00 AM.

Chief Stephen Nodurf.

Bondsville Fire Department
Palmer Fire Department
Palmer Police Department
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04/18/2026

Crews trained today to assemble and operate a progressive hose lay. Engine 201 was used to pump water from a hydrant to Brush 201, while crews trained on this wildland firefighting technique.

04/16/2026

Engine 1 and car 1 responded to assist.

03/29/2026

Happening now at the Western Mass Home & Garden Show.

Three Rivers Firefighters are at the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services booth speaking about fire safety tips and education. Stop by for informational flyers and fire safety swag!

Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

02/25/2026

Three Rivers Fire responded to Quaboag Valley Co-Op for a chimney fire. Car 201, Engine 201, and Brush 201 responded. Thank you to our partners: Palmer Fire Department and Bondsville Fire Department for their response.

02/22/2026

As the new year continues, so does training.

Most recently, firefighter’s from Three Rivers, Bondsville, and Palmer, all participated in training consisting of familiarizing the departments with the apparatus and tools all of them have to offer. The departments regularly training together helps to increase efficiency when larger scale incidents occur in the town.

Earlier this winter, firefighters from TRFD trained on standpipe operations. The larger buildings in and around Three Rivers present with issues getting water to where it may be needed in the event of a fire. Using these appliances allows for quicker mitigation of these incidents when they do occur.

Pre planning for an incident is one of the ways fire departments prepare for emergency calls. Three Rivers firefighter’s conducted this planning at Pathfinder High School. Personell simulated fire scenarios in different parts of the building as well as coordination of responding resources to a large scale incident.

Palmer Fire Department
Bondsville Fire Department

02/09/2026

Engine 1 responded to assist.

01/25/2026

01/24/2026

SIGNIFICANT WINTER WEATHER EVENT.

The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm watch starting Sunday 1/25 extending into Monday 1/26 predicting a large amount of accumulating snow during that period.

Travel will prove to be extremely difficult during the storm.

With the large amount of snowfall comes other risks. Exhaust vents for household appliances, ( dryers, furnaces, etc.) can become blocked by snowfall, leading to hazardous conditions inside your home. Fire hydrants can also become obstructed by the snow. Make sure to keep them cleared so in the event of emergency, responders will have access to them. Be mindful of other appliances like space heaters that require distance from objects like curtains, clothing, etc. and propane appliances or generators that can produce carbon monoxide in enclosed spaces.

01/12/2026

January 11, 2026.

At approximately 4pm this evening, the Three Rivers Fire Department and Palmer Police Department were dispatched to a reported stove fire in the area of Calkins Road. Upon arrival, initial responders reported the fire had extended to the area around the stove and the fire was quickly extinguished. The fire was deemed to have originated from a cooking incident on the stove top. One occupant was evaluated for minor injuries by the Palmer Fire Department.

01/09/2026

This afternoon Three Rivers Fire Department posted on the Caulkins Road Bridge over the Mass. Pike, along with Palmer Police Department. Together, both departments stood to honor fallen Uxbridge Police Officer Stephen LaPorta, who was being transported home. Three Rivers Fire offers its condolences to Officer LaPorta’s loved ones and the entire Uxbridge community.