2008 MDA Poker Ride (4/30/08)
On Saturday, August 23rd 2008 the Amherst Firefighters Local 1764 will be hosting our second annual MDA Poker Ride to benefit the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The ride will be roughly 100 miles through Western Massachusetts and end with a cookout, live music, and prizes.
Last year's ride raised $2600 for the MDA and was attended by almost 100 riders.
Click here for more details.
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World Series Trophies Visit Amherst (4/7/08)
On April 5th the 2004 and 2007 World Series Trophies were on display at the Amherst Town Hall. Residents were able to see the trophies and have their pictures taken with them. Firefighters from Central Station's "Group 2" had a chance to visit and have their picture taken. The picture is posted on our Misc. Pictures Page.
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Firefighters Address the Select Board
Amherst, MA - March 17th, 2008
The Amherst Firefighters presented the Select Board with the benefits of a Fire-based EMS system and suggestions to improve the level of service.
Full Article Here.
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"Town's Essential Services Require Adequate Funding"
Amherst, MA - March 12th, 2008
An article written by one of our members is posted in the local paper.
Click here for Full Article
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Emergency Services: What is the public paying for?
Amherst, MA - March 7th, 2008
A brief reponse to the Town Managers ideas on protecting our community.
Click here for Full Story
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What are other towns doing?
Amherst, MA - March 7th, 2008
A look at Massachusetts towns close to Amherst in size.
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Press Release: Town Manager Misses Point of Emergency Services
Amherst, MA - February 27th, 2008
Town Manager Laurence Shaffer presents controvercial numbers to the Select Board and asks them to take a "leap of fiath."
Click here for Full Story
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Fire Department Does Not Meet 1965 Standards
Multiple studies have shown that AFD was understaffed in 1965. This 2003 report shows that staffing levels have not changed since then despite a 500% increase in call volume.
Reorganization Study Committee Report, November 2003
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Threats to Fire Dept. an ongoing problem in Amherst (Letter to the editor)
Amherst, MA - written January, 2007
Amherst already among the most understaffed departments in the state. Proposed budget cuts would further compromise Department's ability to protect the community.
Click here for a copy of the entire letter
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