Framingham Firefighters IAFF Local 1652

10/21/2026

If you missed the staffing presentation, it can be seen here!!

Following Study, Framingham Fire Officials Call for More Staffing

A recent study found that response times and staffing in Framingham are not up to national standards. In turns, fire officials have made numerous short and long-term recommendations, including the creation of a new station on Framingham’s west side.

Read more on our website: https://www.accessfram.tv/article/following-study-framingham-fire-officials-call-for-more-staffing

10/20/2026

🚒 Framingham Fire Department Staffing Shortage: An Important Discussion at Tonight’s City Council Meeting

Tonight, Local 1652 President Rokes and Framingham Fire Department Chief Dutcher will address the ongoing staffing shortage that the City of Framingham has been dealing with for quite some time.

As Framingham continues to grow rapidly, with significant new construction and development throughout the city, the demands on our Fire Department continue to increase. Unfortunately, staffing levels have not kept pace with these growing demands.

President Rokes and Chief Dutcher will present a plan to help address this issue, with the goals of improving safety for Framingham firefighters who work tirelessly every day to protect our community and ensuring the safety of Framingham residents.

They will also explain the current staffing gaps. To help illustrate these differences and the challenges facing our department, they will present findings from an independent department GIS study that was done will the help of the International Association of Firefighters through an independent 3rd party.

This is an important conversation about the future of public safety in Framingham. Adequate staffing is essential to protecting both the firefighters who serve our city and the residents who depend on them.

📢 Please tune in and watch tonight’s City Council meeting!

📄 The link to the independent audit below:

https://gis.iaff.org/portal/apps/storymaps/stories/a9cd6757228e4d92b26a21f60fc1ebd0

10/16/2026

🚒 Local 1652 at the PFFM State Union Meeting!

The Local 1652 Framingham Firefighters Executive Board attended this morning’s monthly Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM) state union meeting in Springfield.

The meeting included visits from a couple of political opponents who addressed PFFM members. We also welcomed special guest John Whitesides, representing the Boston Bruins Foundation.

10/16/2026

Wednesday night, one of Local 1652 Framingham Firefighters’ very own, Deputy Fire Chief Jose Lopez De Victoria , was recognized and presented with the 2026 Hispanic Latino Heritage Award!

Congratulations, Brother! 🎉👏 Your dedication, leadership, and service to the community are worthy of celebration.

Also recognized and awarded was Gladys Calder, mother of Local 1652 member Roger Calder.

10/11/2026

Local 1652 Framingham Firefighters are on scene at Warren Rd at Robertson for power lines down across the road. Avoid the area

10/10/2026

🚒 Framingham Fire Engine 5 hit 100,000 MILES TODAY AND COUNTING! 🚒

That’s a lot of miles spent responding to emergencies, protecting our community, and being there when people need us most!

While 100,000 miles is an impressive milestone, it’s also a reminder that our fire trucks work hard and take a beating along the way. As mileage climbs, so do maintenance demands and the risk of costly repairs.

Keeping our fleet reliable means planning for the future, not waiting for something to break. Replacing apparatus on time is an investment in firefighter safety, emergency response, and the community we serve.

10/07/2026

Local 1652 wishes brother Roberto Lopez a long and healthy retirement!!

10/06/2026

Most departments call this a busy day, Local 1652 Framingham Firefighters call this another Tuesday afternoon. Minutes after this, a Box Alarm came in and every piece of apparatus was unavailable.

10/06/2026

Public service announcement: Engine 3 on the south side, is the only truck available in the entire city due to the number of calls happening simultaneously.