Volunteer Fire Department
Mission
Statement:
The mission of the Hampden Fire Department is to protect the
lives and property of the people of and visitors to Hampden
from fires, natural and man-made disasters, and hazardous
materials incidents; to prevent fires through prevention and
education programs; and to provide a professional level of
fire suppression and rescue services utilizing a volunteer
workforce.
About the Department:
The Hampden Fire Department proudly protects 5,171 people in
19.6 square miles on a volunteer basis. All fire fighters
work full time jobs and respond when they are available. The
Fire Fighters work out of one station with 6 apparatus.
You can view our apparatus at the following link:
http://www.massfiretrucks.com/MASS H.htm .
Hampden does not have a town-wide pressurized public water
supply and therefore does not have water mains and fire
hydrants. Fire water must be transported to the scene by
tanker trucks which are refilled from “water holes” by
pumper trucks. The Town installed a “dry hydrant” at Mill
Pond in 2009. The dry hydrant allows water to be pumped from
Mill Pond without cutting holes through ice in winter and
minimizing impacts to the pond ecosystem and wetland
resource area in summer by piping a connection close to the
road; mitigating the need to drive trucks onto the pond
embankment.
If your school or group would like to arrange a tour of the
Fire House feel free to leave a message at 566-3314 and
someone will get back to you.
INSPECTIONS:
Oil Burners, Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detector inspections
can be scheduled by calling 566-2151 ext. 102 or by leaving
a message at 566-3314.
Overview
Members
Mike Gorski, Chief