AFD Prepares for Busy Weekend
Friday, April 27, 2012
A combination of nice weather and several large-scale events has prompted the Amherst Fire Department to increase its on-duty personnel for the remainder of the weekend. In addition, an ambulance from the Westfield Fire Department has been called in to help. Activities both on and off of the three college campuses are expected to keep crews busy.... (See full story)
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AFD Staffing Provides for Lowest Protection in Region
March 26, 2012
A combination of increased call volume, and minimal staffing, has lead to unacceptable and dangerous response times for the Amherst Fire Department.
The Town of Amherst conducted evaluations of fire department staffing in 1965, 1986, and again in 2003. In 1965, the results showed that Amherst should have 15 personnel on duty based upon t... (See full story)
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Fundraiser for St. Baldrick's Foundation
March 11, 2012
For the third year in a row, a team of Amherst Firefighters will be participating in the St. Baldrick's Foundation's charity event at Rafter's Sports Bar on University Dr. The team is shaving their heads and seeking donations to support research geared at finding a cure for childhood cancers.
Last year's team of Amherst Firefighters man... (See full story)
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Crews Struggle to Handle High Call Volumes
February 28, 2012
With Spring semester in full swing at all three of the Town's major colleges, the Amherst Fire Department is once again struggling to keep up with the demand for service. On several occasions over the last weekend all on-duty crews were committed to emergency incidents, forcing the Department to rely on the Northampton Fire Department and BHS Am... (See full story)
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Where in the World is the Chief's Lakers Basket?
Ongoing Story
Chief Nelson made the mistake of showing off his Lakers trash can in a department full of Celtics fans. Now, the can has been kidnapped and is traveling around the country on a "victory tour." A new picture will be posted for the Chief periodically. Be sure to come back often so you can see where the can has been!
Click on the story title ... (See full story)
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Current News
| 03/30/12: | MDA Poker Ride Set for July 29, 2012! | | 03/26/12: | Staffing Problems Push Department to Breaking Point | | 03/26/12: | St. Baldrick's raises money for cancer research! |
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