Hancock 128 V.F.A

Hancock 128 V.F.A The Hancock 128 is a Veterans Fireman's Association and Hand Tub Crew based out of Ashburnham, MA. Follow us on instagram of Boston, MA.

The Hancock was built in 1828 by the William Hunneman Co. It was the 128th engine built by the company and bears that number as it's serial number. The engine was originally deliver to Charlestown, Ma. and attended it's first muster while there in 1855. In 1870 the Hancock was sold to Reading , Ma.and in later it was sold to the Somerville, MA VFA for muster competition.In 1897 the Hancock was s

old to Ashburnham, MA where it has been ever since and compiled quite an impressive muster over the last 100 years. It has won the New England States Veteran Fireman's League class B Championship the following years. 1952, 1962, 1967, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989,1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1998,2000,2002,2003,2004,2005,2006,2007,2008,2009,2010,2011,2012,2013,2014 for a total of 31 times including an unprecedented 13 years in a row. On September 13, 1981 at a muster in Salisbury, Ma the Hancock set a League and World record with a play of 283' 8". We owe it all to Charlie Mastin who purchased the building and the bus and has brought our Association to where it is today!!! This one is for your Charlie!!! Always Ready!!

Congratulations to the hometown heroes of Bath!
10/05/2019

Congratulations to the hometown heroes of Bath!

Beautiful spot and day for the last muster of the year.
10/05/2019

Beautiful spot and day for the last muster of the year.

09/28/2019

The results from Salisbury Beach.

We are still here doing our best to keep the tradition going.
09/28/2019

We are still here doing our best to keep the tradition going.

09/23/2019

First Salisbury Beach muster in a long time(but not as long as Plum Island). Part of Salisbury Days festival so there will be plenty to do and see after the pumping is over!

09/23/2019

The results from Newbury. Protection and Quansigamog were the winners of their classes.

09/19/2019
09/07/2019

Rare October muster coming up this year!

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Ashburnham, MA
01430

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