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The mission of the Hampden Fire Department is to protect the lives and property of the people 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 combination Fire Department consisting of on-call personnel who respond from home 24/7/365 and career Firefighters staffing the Fire Station Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm.
The brothers and sisters of the Hampden Fire Department are bonded by our duty to serve and protect our community with Integrity, Compassion, Bravery, and Professional Excellence. Our duty is to save lives, protect property and care for the sick and injured while ensuring the safety and health of one another.
Ed Poulin, Fire Chief
Fire Station Project Information (2025)
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Fire Department
Physical Address
19 North Road
Hampden Fire Station
Hampden, MA 01036
Phone: 413-566-3314Emergency Phone: 911
- Who dispatches calls to the fire department?
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All 911 calls are answered and dispatched by the Wilbraham Regional Emergency Communications Center. The Central Dispatch personnel have been trained, tested and certified as Emergency Medical Dispatchers. This training enables dispatchers to provide pre-arrival medical instructions to callers with medical emergencies, in some cases starting life-saving procedures prior to the arrival of an ambulance.
- Why are windows broken or holes cut in roofs during fire fighting operations?
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This procedure is called ventilation and is utilized to remove heat, smoke and toxic gases from a burning structure to improve visibility and air quality for firefighters. As a fire burns, it moves upward then outward the ventilation of a building during an active fire can reduce the risk of “flashover” (a rapid spread of fire) and “backdraft” (a sudden explosion of fire). The ventilation of a building also aims to limit smoke related property damage.
- How can I become a member of the Hampden Fire Department?
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To become a member of the Hampden Fire Department you must fill out an application or submit a resume. Applications are available online and resume’s can be emailed through the “Email the Fire Department” link on our site. Once received if the candidate meets the requirements an initial interview will be arranged. Prior to employment the candidate must pass a urine drug screening, CORI check and medical examination. Once all the criteria are meet the candidate will be officially appointed to the Hampden Fire Department by the Board of Selectmen. For more information on the process please feel free to call 566-3314 M-F 8am – 4pm.