Huntington Fire Department MA

06/23/2026

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day from the Huntington Fire Department!

Today, we recognize and celebrate all the dads, stepdads, grandfathers, and father figures in our community and within our fire department family.

To the fathers who answer the call at all hours, miss holidays and family events, and still make time to lead, teach, and love their families—thank you. Your dedication, sacrifice, and example of service do not go unnoticed.

We also celebrate the dads throughout our community who work every day to protect, provide for, and inspire the next generation.

From our Huntington Fire Department family to yours, we wish you a safe, happy, and memorable Father's Day.

One Team. One Mission. One Family. ❤️🚒👨‍🚒

06/19/2026

Huntington Fire Department Receives FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Funding for New Hose Inventory

The Huntington Fire Department is proud to announce the successful completion of our Fiscal Year 2024 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) project. Through the Federal Emergency Management Agency's Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, the department was awarded $39,290 in grant funding, allowing us to replace critical portions of our aging hose inventory. Due to favorable pricing, the final purchase came in at approximately $30,000 worth of new hose.

The project funded the replacement of attack and supply hose, including 1.75-inch, 2.5-inch, 3-inch, and 4-inch large-diameter hose. The new hose replaces equipment that had exceeded its recommended service life and significantly improves our ability to establish reliable water supplies, perform fire suppression operations, and enhance firefighter safety.

For a small rural department like ours, replacing an entire hose inventory through the local tax base alone is often unrealistic. This investment provides our firefighters with modern, dependable equipment that meets today's standards and strengthens our ability to protect the residents of Huntington and support our mutual aid partners throughout the Hilltowns.

The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program, established by Congress in 2001 and administered by FEMA, has provided more than $9 billion nationwide to help fire and EMS agencies obtain critically needed equipment, vehicles, protective gear, and training.

This award also reflects the department's commitment to aggressively pursuing grant opportunities that lessen the burden on local taxpayers. By diligently seeking outside funding sources, the Fire Chief and department leadership were able to secure federal dollars that otherwise would not have been available to our community, allowing Huntington to modernize essential equipment while preserving local resources.

Tonight, members of the Huntington Fire Department came together to unload, inventory, serialize, and place the new hose into service. It was more than just putting hose on the apparatus—it was a reminder of what federal investment in rural public safety can accomplish and what dedicated volunteers can achieve when given the tools they need.

We extend our sincere appreciation to FEMA and everyone involved in making this project possible.

Pride of the Hilltowns. 🚒🇺🇸

06/13/2026

Firefighters from Russell Fire Department, Chester Volunteer Fire Department, Westhampton Fire Department and Huntington are out today honing their skills and learning new techniques for forcible entry with Massachusetts Department of Fire Services

06/02/2026

Thank You, Huntington

On behalf of the Huntington Fire Department, I would like to thank everyone who attended Annual Town Meeting and participated in the discussion regarding the proposed Engine 2 replacement.

While the article did not receive the votes needed to pass, we respect the decision of Town Meeting and appreciate the thoughtful discussion that took place.

I am especially grateful to the residents who came out in support of the Fire Department and recognized the need to begin planning for the replacement of a frontline fire engine that has faithfully served Huntington for three decades.

The need for a reliable frontline engine at Station 2 has not changed, and the department will continue working with Town officials to evaluate options and plan for the future.

Thank you for your continued support of the men and women of the Huntington Fire Department and for the opportunity to have this important conversation.

Huntington Fire Department

Pride of the Hilltowns 🚒

06/01/2026

Members of the Huntington, Russell Fire Department, Blandford Fire & Rescue departments are paying their respects today for fallen Boston Firefighter Robert Kilduff, Jr.

05/31/2026

🚒 Engine 2: A Look Back

Engine 2 entered service in Huntington in 1996.

To put that in perspective:

• Bill Clinton was President of the United States.
• The Summer Olympics were held in Atlanta.
• Facebook, YouTube, and the iPhone did not exist.
• Most of today's Huntington elementary school students would not be born for another decade or more.
• Engine 2 has served the Town for nearly 30 years.

Over those three decades, Engine 2 has responded to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, medical emergencies, storm damage, hazardous conditions, and mutual aid calls throughout the region.

The discussion is not whether Engine 2 still responds today. It does.

The discussion is whether the Town should begin the replacement process for a frontline fire engine that has faithfully served Huntington for three decades. Because modern fire apparatus commonly require 18–24 months or more from specification and ordering to delivery, planning must begin well before a vehicle reaches the end of its useful service life. Starting the process now helps ensure the department can continue providing reliable emergency response to the community in the years ahead.

📍 Annual Town Meeting
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📌 Huntington Town Hall

We encourage all residents to attend, ask questions, review the information that has been shared, and participate in the discussion.

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns 🚒

05/30/2026

💡 Understanding the Proposed Debt Exclusion

One of the most common questions we've received is: "What is a debt exclusion, and what will it cost?"

The proposed replacement of Engine 2 would be funded through a debt exclusion under Proposition 2½.

A debt exclusion is different from a permanent override. It is tied only to a specific project and remains in place only while the borrowing is being repaid. Once the debt is paid off, the debt exclusion comes off the tax bills.

The current financing model assumes repayment over approximately five years.

Using current valuation data and planning estimates, the average annual impact for the average assessed home in Huntington ($319,171) is estimated to range from approximately:

• $147 per year ($12/month) for a $650,000 project
• $169 per year ($14/month) for a $750,000 project
• $192 per year ($16/month) for an $850,000 project
• $214 per year ($18/month) for a $950,000 project
• $236 per year ($20/month) for a $1,000,050 project

These figures are estimates and may vary depending on final project cost, borrowing rates, and assessed valuations.

Residents will have the opportunity to discuss and vote on the proposed debt exclusion and Engine 2 replacement funding at:

📍 Annual Town Meeting
📅 Monday, June 1, 2026
🕡 6:30 PM
📌 Huntington Town Hall

We encourage residents to attend, ask questions, review the information that has been shared, and participate in the discussion.

Huntington Fire Department
Pride of the Hilltowns 🚒

05/29/2026

🚒 What happens if Engine 2 becomes unavailable?

While it may look like an empty parking space, it represents something much more important: the loss of one of Huntington's frontline fire engines.

Engine 2 serves the Norwich Hill area and responds to structure fires, motor vehicle accidents, EMS assists, and mutual aid incidents. If it were taken out of service due to a major mechanical failure or extended repairs, that area would rely on apparatus responding from Station 1.

Station 1 is nearly 6 miles from Station 2, with approximately 10 minutes of travel time between the two stations under normal conditions. That travel time does not include the time required for firefighters to respond to the station, gear up, start the apparatus, and get it on the road. In an emergency, every minute matters.

Today's fires also burn differently than they did decades ago. Modern homes contain significantly more synthetic materials and furnishings, which can contribute to faster fire growth and more rapidly changing fire conditions. This makes quick access to firefighting resources more important than ever.

Replacing a fire engine is not a quick process. Modern fire apparatus commonly require 18–24 months or more from specification and ordering to delivery. Planning ahead helps ensure the department can continue providing reliable emergency response without facing the challenges of an unexpected apparatus failure.

On Monday, June 1st at 6:30 PM, Huntington residents will have the opportunity to consider the Engine 2 replacement funding request at Annual Town Meeting. We encourage residents to attend, ask questions, review the information that has been shared, and participate in the discussion.

Thank you for taking the time to stay informed and engaged in the future of emergency services in our community.

Huntington Fire Department