Princeton Fire Department - MA

05/25/2026

Today, we pause to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

The members of the Princeton Fire Department extend our deepest thanks to all who have served, and we especially remember those who never made it home.

Please take a moment today to honor our fallen heroes. 🇺🇸

05/23/2026

✨️Memorial Parade Update✨️

Due to the expected inclement weather tomorrow, Princeton’s Memorial Day observances will be held primarily indoors at the First Congregational Church beginning at 1:00 PM.

Following the indoor ceremony, there will be a wreath laying, gun salute, and the playing of TAPS at the Veterans Memorial on the Lower Common, followed by a final gun salute and TAPS at Woodlawn Cemetery.

Although there will be no parade this year, we encourage everyone to attend these observances as we honor and remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms.

05/21/2026

During National EMS Week, we want to give a huge thank you to the amazing Wachusett Regional Emergency Communications Center for thinking of our crews and dropping off treats for us today.

Continuing our fun celebrations of surprising our departments for National EMS week and of course adding in National Firefighter Day the WRECC department visited Princeton Fire Department - MA ! We greatly appreciate all you do, all while being a call department!

We are lucky to have one of our own also on the department: Dispatcher Barry! Then Chief Bennett, Paramedic Wiggins and Dispatcher Kendall. And of course our furry friends Andrew and Kilo!

05/17/2026

Today, the members of the Princeton Fire Department join our brothers and sisters at the Sterling, MA Fire Department in mourning the heartbreaking loss of Firefighter/Paramedic Jim Emerton.

We are deeply saddened to hear of Jim’s passing following his long and courageous battle with occupational cancer. His dedication to the fire service and the community he served will never be forgotten. By all accounts, Jim was the kind of firefighter and person everyone hoped to work beside.

The fire service is a family, and today that family grieves together. Our thoughts, prayers, and deepest condolences are with Jim’s family, friends, and all the members of the Sterling Fire Department during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, brother. We’ll take it from here. 🖤🚒

05/14/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day Parade 🇺🇸

The Princeton community is invited to join the Princeton Fire Department and Princeton Police Department for our annual Memorial Day Parade on Sunday, May 24th at 1:00 PM.

The parade will begin at the Upper Common as we come together to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country.

We welcome residents, veterans, families, scouts, and community groups to join us for this important tradition of remembrance, patriotism, and community pride.

📍 Upper Common
🗓 Sunday, May 24
⏰ 1:00 PM

We hope to see you there as we honor those who gave all. 🇺🇸

05/11/2026

Debt Exclusion Ballot Question: Public Safety Building Project

Today, Monday, May 11, is Town Election Day in Princeton.

Voting will take place in the STEAM classroom at Thomas Prince School, located at 170 Sterling Road, Princeton, MA 01541.

Please follow the posted voter signs, as the voter entrance is separate from the main school entrance.

Polls are open from 12:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

This year’s ballot includes one question regarding funding for a proposed new public safety building. Approval of the project requires a majority vote.

No matter how you choose to vote, we encourage all eligible residents to participate in the election process.

05/11/2026

This is the part of the job the public doesn’t always see. Behind the lights and sirens are moments where seconds matter, training matters, and teamwork matters. Over the past month, Princeton Fire responded to several critical medical emergencies where rapid assessment and treatment made a difference.

Recent calls have included:
🔹️Mountain rescue today for an ankle injury. Rescue efforts were provided by PFD, Westminster, MA Fire Department, Princeton Police Department and DCR.
🔹️USPS vehicle vs Pole
🔹️ A patient in tachycardia who was stabilized by paramedics using heart rhythm stabilization medications before arrival at the hospital.
🔹️A patient suffering what was believed to be back pain that was identified by medics as a possible aortic aneurysm — allowing for rapid transport and advanced care.
🔹️A severe seizure call where quick intervention helped protect the patient’s airway and condition.
🔹️Two separate stroke-related emergencies where rapid recognition, treatment, and transport to UMass helped patients receive definitive stroke care as quickly as possible.

These incidents are reminders that advanced prehospital care truly saves lives. We are proud of the professionalism, calm decision-making, and teamwork shown by our members every day.

Thank you to our dispatchers at Wachusett Regional Emergency Communications Center , mutual aid partners, and hospital staff who work alongside us on these critical calls.

05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day from the Princeton Fire Department!

Today, we want to recognize and celebrate all of the incredible moms in our community — especially those who serve, support, encourage, and care for others every single day. Your strength, compassion, and endless dedication do not go unnoticed.

To the moms on our department, the moms behind our members, and all of the mothers in our community, we hope your day is filled with the same love and appreciation you give so freely all year long.
Happy Mother’s Day!

05/09/2026

Training Tuesdays 🚒💦

The department trained on a specialized water supply system designed to help us access water sources that are not always easy to reach. These operations are critical in rural areas like Princeton where hydrants are unavailable.

Training like this helps ensure our members are prepared to establish a reliable water supply quickly and efficiently when every second counts.

Great work by all involved!