Westfield Fire Department

Westfield Fire Department Official account of the City of Westfield Fire Department.

09/07/2026

The Westfield Fire Department invites the public to join us on Friday, September 11, at 10:00 a.m. in front of our Headquarters station, located at 34 Broad Street, for a ceremony commemorating the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center.

We invite members of our community to join us as we pause to remember those who lost their lives, honor the first responders who made the ultimate sacrifice, and reflect on the lasting impact of that day.

The Westfield Fire Department has eleven members who started thier careers in September. These dedicated individuals ha...
09/02/2026

The Westfield Fire Department has eleven members who started thier careers in September. These dedicated individuals have spent many nights, holidays, and weekends protecting our community with professionalism and compassion. Today, we would like to thank them for thier service to the City of Westfield.
Please join us in congratulating:

Firefighter / Paramedic Mathew Medeiros - 28 Years of Service
Firefighter / Paramedic Scott Bullock - 28 Years of Service
Firefighter Randy Quarles - 27 Years of Service
Chief Eric Bishop - 27 Years of Service
Firefighter Steve Makos - 27 Years of Service
Firefighter Roger Paye - 24 Years of Service
Firefighter / Paramedic Timothy Gavrilov - 5 Years of Service
Firefighter / Paramedic Nicholas Hope - 5 Years of Service
Firefighter / Paramedic Aidan King - 3 Years of Service
Firefighter Jacob Montalvo - 2 Years of Service
Firefighter Micheal Young - 1 Year of Service

Congratulations to Our Newest Graduates!Today, three of our firefighters successfully completed the Massachusetts Firefi...
08/29/2026

Congratulations to Our Newest Graduates!

Today, three of our firefighters successfully completed the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy’s Municipal Recruit Training Program.

For the last ten weeks, firefighters Michael Young, Jacob Sanborn, and Michael Kelly received extensive instruction and hands-on training to develop the knowledge and skills required of Westfield Fire Department personnel.

We would also like to extend a special congratulations to Firefighter Michael Young, who was selected as the Honor Recruit for Class S46!

Please join us in congratulating all three of our newest graduates on this significant accomplishment. We are proud of their hard work and dedication and look forward to seeing them continue to grow as members of the Westfield Fire Department.

Congratulations, FF Young, FF Sanborn, and FF Kelly!

This week we welcomed 2 new employees to our department. Two new firefighters starting their career. Robert Piper (left)...
08/26/2026

This week we welcomed 2 new employees to our department. Two new firefighters starting their career.

Robert Piper (left) and Patrick Ivers (right)

Both are EMTs who will be attending medic school this fall.

Welcome to the fire department Robert and Patrick!

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on King Street. Today...
08/10/2026

On Saturday, August 8, 2026, Westfield Fire Department was dispatched to a reported structure fire on King Street.

Today, Chief Eric Bishop has provided a press release for the incident.

Today D Group responded to a fire on Union St. It ended up being a small cooking fire. One of our firefighters carried a...
08/07/2026

Today D Group responded to a fire on Union St. It ended up being a small cooking fire. One of our firefighters carried a dog out to safety.

This August, the Westfield Fire Department is proud to recognize the work anniversaries of 19 dedicated members of our t...
08/05/2026

This August, the Westfield Fire Department is proud to recognize the work anniversaries of 19 dedicated members of our team, celebrating careers that range from 1 year to 31 years of service.

Every one of these firefighters, paramedics, EMTs, and officers has made a commitment to serving and protecting our community. They spend nights, weekends, and holidays away from their families, answer calls for help at all hours of the day and night, and continually train to prepare for the wide variety of emergencies they may face.

Today, we would like to thank them all for their dedication, professionalism, and service to the City of Westfield.

Please join us in congratulating:

Matt Marchesi - 31 Years of Service
Craig Carrier - 30 Years of Service
Jay Lakoma - 30 Years of Service
Roger Bernier - 30 Years of Service
Captain Joseph Szenda - 29 Years of Serivce
Captain Paul Lentini - 29 Years of Service
Deputy Chief Patrick Kane Jr - 21 Years of Service
Lee Kozikowski - 16 Years of Service
Daniel Lorenzatti - 15 Years of Service
Sean Major - 8 Years of Service
Michael wailgum - 8 Years of Service
Gina Favata - 7 years of Service
Bethany Thomas - 7 Years of Service
Devun Nadeau - 4 Years of Service
Nicholas Black - 3 Years of Service
Nathan Reynolds - 2 Years of Service
George Mannix - 1 Year of Service
Jayden Rodriguez - 1 Year of Service
Seth Longey - 1 Year of Service

Last week, Westfield Fire received the 6 sets of firefighter turnout gear that we recently ordered. The health and safet...
08/03/2026

Last week, Westfield Fire received the 6 sets of firefighter turnout gear that we recently ordered. The health and safety of our members are important to us.

We are happy to show our residents the new gear.
Deputy Pat Kane Jr. and Deputy Seth Ellis received a new set. The deputies' coats are in in the new color scheme.

Firefighter/Paramedic Aidan King (pictured below) is wearing his set of new gear. The new firefighter gear is now in black.

Please join us in welcoming the two newest members of the Westfield Fire Department: Firefighter/EMT Andrew Brunelle and...
08/03/2026

Please join us in welcoming the two newest members of the Westfield Fire Department: Firefighter/EMT Andrew Brunelle and Firefighter/EMT Charles May!

Andrew comes to us after working in private EMS. He grew up in Western Massachusetts, and is looking to further his career in the fire service and help people in the community.

Charlie grew up in Monson, and is a graduate of Pathfinder Regional Vocational Technical High School in Palmer. He earned a Bachelor's degree from the University of Massachusetts, and has experience in the health and wellness field.

We are excited to have Andrew and Charlie join our team and wish them both long, safe, and successful careers serving the City of Westfield.

Please join us in giving them a warm Westfield welcome!

The Westfield Fire Department is proud to celebrate the work anniversaries of five dedicated members of our team this Ju...
07/26/2026

The Westfield Fire Department is proud to celebrate the work anniversaries of five dedicated members of our team this July.
Behind every emergency response are individuals who have committed years of their lives to serving and protecting our community. They spend weekends and holidays away from their families, answer late-night calls, and continuously train to prepare for a wide range of emergencies.

Please join us in extending our sincere gratitude and congratulations to:

Deputy Chief Benjamin Warren - 25 Years of Service
Firefighter Joseph Manfredi - 15 Years of Service
Firefighter David Albert - 11 Years of Service
Firefighter Tyler Ritchie - 11 Years of Service
Captain Jonathan Starr - 9 Years of Service

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Westfield, MA
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