Welcome Back Students!
September 3, 2008
Students from UMass, Amherst College, and Hampshire College are back in town and classes are beginning this week. Welcome back. Have a safe and happy school year!
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New "Frequently Asked Questions" Page
September 3, 2008
This page may help to answer some questions about the fire service. It was originally much smaller and located on the KIDs Page. Feel free to contact us with any other questions you have.
Click here for FAQ Page
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MDA Poker Ride Was a Success!
August 23, 2008 (updated: 9/3/08)
The 2nd annual MDA Poker Ride went off without a hitch. There were 100 bikes this year (66 last year) and 17 additional passengers. In all, the ride riased nearly $4000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association!
Click here for pictures of the event
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Open House Scheduled for October 4, 2008
August 14, 2008
On October 4, 2008, the Amherst Fire Department will host its annual open house at Central Station (68 N. Pleasant St, Downtown). As always, there will be vehicles and equipment on display. There will also be various demonstrations and plenty of firefighters available to answer your questions. Rumor has it, Smokey the Bear will be stopping by again!
Click here for pictures from last year's open house.
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Understaffing Makes Local Headlines
22 News (Springfield, MA) aired this story on March 17, 2008 regarding the staffing of the Fire Department.
Click on the picture to the right to view the news report.
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District Task Force Activated (6/26/08)
On June 9, 2008, the City of Holyoke, MA fought a fire that engulfed an entire city block. The response went all the way to nine alarms. As part of a district task force, Amherst sent an engine (Engine 2) and a ladder (Ladder 1). Initially the crews were sent to one of the Holyoke stations to cover the city. They were eventually called to help at the scene.
Click here pictures from the crew.
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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.
Click here for Full Story
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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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