South Hadley Fire Dist 1

09/16/2026

SAND FOR SENIORS

The annual Sand for Seniors program is back! This event is coordinated by the TRIAD S.A.L.T. Council (Seniors and Law Enforcement Together) to help South Hadley seniors stay safer during the winter months.

To sign up, stop by the South Hadley Council on Aging, 45 Dayton Street, or call the South Hadley Senior Center at 413-538-5030, option 3.

09/11/2026

This morning we gathered with South Hadley Fire District 2 and South Hadley Police to remember the ones who lost their lives on September 11th, 2001.

09/10/2026

Join us tomorrow at the Village Commons @ 9:45am!

Join us September 11th for our 9/11 ceremony, honoring the ones we lost during the attack. For the 25th anniversary we will be collaborating with South Hadley Fire Dist 2 & South Hadley Police Department

Time: 9:45
Location: The Village Commons (17 College St)

09/03/2026

Join us September 11th for our 9/11 ceremony, honoring the ones we lost during the attack. For the 25th anniversary we will be collaborating with South Hadley Fire Dist 2 & South Hadley Police Department

Time: 9:45
Location: The Village Commons (17 College St)

08/13/2026

We are now Live!!!!!! Create your free profile today. All information that you provide is safe and secure!!!

Fire District No. 1 is always looking for ways to improve how we prepare for and respond to emergencies. Community Connect from First Due is an important tool that helps us do just that.

Community Connect allows residents and businesses to voluntarily provide critical information about their properties directly to the Fire District. Information such as:

• Household members who may need additional assistance during an emergency
• Pets and animals on the property 🐶🐱
• Property access information
• Important medical or emergency considerations
• Contact information for responsible parties
• Other details that could help firefighters better understand a property before or during an emergency

Why does this matter?

When firefighters respond to an emergency, every second counts. Having information about a property ahead of time can help our crews make better-informed decisions, prioritize resources, and improve the safety of both residents and firefighters.

Community Connect is voluntary, and residents choose what information they want to share. It gives our Fire District an opportunity to know more about the community we serve—before an emergency happens.

We encourage residents and businesses in Fire District No. 1 to take a few minutes to learn more about Community Connect and consider providing information that could help us help you when it matters most.

🚒 Your information today could make a difference during tomorrow's emergency.

Community Connect — helping Fire District No. 1 be better prepared to protect our community.

07/29/2026

Fire District No.1 is excited to announce that we have a new online platform that bridges the gap between our first responders and our community. Please watch the attached video! This platform should be online by the end of this week.

07/10/2026

🚒🚓🚑 Big Rig Day is almost here! 🚜🚚

Bring the whole family to Buttery Brook Park for a fun, hands-on morning exploring some amazing vehicles!

Kids (and adults!) will have the chance to:
🚒 Climb inside big rigs
🚓 Meet the people who operate them
🚑 Check out fire trucks, police vehicles, ambulances, utility trucks, and more
🚒 Ride the aerial ladder on the fire truck!

📅 Thursday, July 16
🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Buttery Brook Park
💲 FREE!

This unique community event is co-sponsored by SHELD, Fiberspring, Friends of Buttery Brook, All Star Dairy, and the South Hadley Recreation Department.

We hope to see you there for a morning of big trucks, big smiles, and family fun!

07/09/2026

Please ensure that your house number is adequately displayed so that it is visible from the street so that we can find you in an emergency. It is the Law!!!

Recently a letter was sent out from the police department regarding house number compliance. The town has their own regulations regarding size and placement outside of the State Fire Code and Fire Law.

Fire District No.1 does not enforce the town by laws. If you have questions about compliance with the letter please contact either the Police Department, Building Commissioner or Health Department.

The Fire Law that we enforce reads as follows:

M.G.L. 148 Section 59:

Every building in the commonwealth, including, but not limited to, dwellings, apartment buildings, condominiums, and business establishments shall have affixed thereto a number representing the address of such building. Said number shall be of a nature and size and shall be situated on the building so that, to the extent practicable, it is visible from the nearest street or road providing vehicular access to such building.

The state 911 department shall cause such number and the address of such building to be entered into the electronic data base for use in enhanced 911 service as defined in section eighteen A of chapter six A.

07/02/2026

Congratulations to Firefighter/EMT Abby Desrochers who graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Call/Vol Academy tonight. After 4 1/2 months of intensive training she earned her Firefighter I/II Pro Board Certification. We are proud to have her as a member of our department.

06/18/2026

Fire District No.1 is currently accepting applications to fill an immediate opening. Interested candidates can email their resume and cover letter to [email protected].