Avon Firefighters IAFF Local 3857

05/05/2026

Avon Local 3857 would like to thank the Town of Avon for working diligently with our bargaining team to reach a contract that is both fair and sustainable.

Now, we’re asking for your support. At tonight’s Annual Town Meeting, please vote YES on Article 6.

Thank you for standing with us. We remain committed to serving our community and will continue investing in the training needed to provide the best possible service.

04/18/2026

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We’re honored to announce the launch of the ECHO HeliOps Justin Powers Paramedic Education Scholarship, in partnership with Stay Fit 4 Duty, to celebrate the life and legacy of our colleague and friend, Justin Powers. Learn more: https://ow.ly/hOiJ50X5wTU

04/09/2026

Avon T1 responding to the scene for Randolph 2nd alarm structure fire. Box struck for station coverage.

04/09/2026

Please support our brother in need. Avon Fire Local 3857 hopes for a speedy recovery. Our thoughts are with FF Spinale and his family.

Nick Spinale, 28, and member of Chelmsford Local 1839 for two and a half years, was injured on Tuesday morning during the performance of his duties, training other firefighters. Nick fell approximately 40 feet from a window and sustained multiple serious injuries, including facial fractures, severe internal organ damage, and fractures to both wrists. He faces a long road to recovery, including several surgeries to fix his injuries.

Please visit the link below to donate and support Nick's ongoing rehabilitation and recovery.

https://tinyurl.com/NickSpinale

03/08/2026

Avon Local 3857 would like to honor our own Captain Julie Burns on this International Women's Day! Thank you for your service and dedication to the Town of Avon and The Avon Fire Department.

01/28/2026

Every second matters. Stay safe !!

01/26/2026

As of today, Avon Firefighters Local 3857 is 575 days without a contract.
If we are ”setting the record straight” we might as well hear from both sides. Town of Avon 11/20/2025

Just because other unions have accepted agreements with the Town, that has nothing to do with our firefighters. All unions in Town have their own roles and responsibilities unique to their department. That is no different with our full-time department. We are trying to reduce the turnover in our department. To do that we need to be competitive with surrounding fire departments.

We do thank the Town and the residents for the recent increase in staffing. This increase was sorely needed for life safety reasons, not only for our firefighters, but for the citizens and visitors to our Town. As of now we have 4 shifts of 1 captain and 3 firefighters, but we are disappointed in the decision to drop to 1 captain and 2 firefighters per shift when there is a vacancy on a shift (vacation, sick, etc.). We believe this reduction is unsafe and creates a serious life-safety risk on every call we respond to.

Apparatus purchased by the Avon Fire Department are paid for through the department’s ambulance account. This account is used for large purchases such as fire engines, tower/ladder trucks, and ambulances. Purchases from this account must be approved at Town meeting and have no burden on the taxpayers of Avon.

We are unsure what the Town meant by “mandated advance training opportunities”. We train every shift. From firefighting tactics with apparatus and tools to keeping our EMS skills sharp by training on EMS protocols and procedures.

We have always bargained in good faith and have always bargained for the good of Avon. We will continue to do our jobs to the best of our abilities. Our door is always open for discussion.

Respectfully,
Avon Firefighters Local 3857

01/14/2026

Well written Chief. The first 10 minutes of a scene can make or break the final outcome. Life safety matters! Staffing matters! There is a huge difference between a 3 person engine company and a 4 person engine company.