West Brookfield Rescue Squad

10/04/2026

🚑 SEPTEMBER 2026 EMS CALL SUMMARY 🚑

In September, WBRS responded to 107 calls for service, putting our total for this year at 1,046 so far.

10/02/2026

We’d like to thank Auburn Fire Dept. for graciously loaning us one of their ambulances while ours undergo maintenance and repairs. If you see this ambulance answering calls in the area, rest assured that it is staffed by West Brookfield EMTs and Paramedics! We are grateful to have such great partners in the area!

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07/09/2026

07/04/2026

Today, EMT Evey Doe worked her final shift as a full-time member of the West Brookfield Rescue Squad. Evey has accepted a full-time firefighter/EMT position at the Northampton Fire Department. Evey has been a member of WBRS for over a year, and has also been a member of the West Brookfield Fire Department for 3 years. We wish Evey the best as she continues to advance her career in public safety! Congratulations Evey!

06/30/2026

We hope to see you at the West Brookfield Bonfire tonight! We have TWO raffles tonight.

Raffle #1: 14” Blackstone Griddle with Side Burner - $5/ticket or $20/5 tickets

Raffle #2: 50/50 - $1/ticket or $5/tickets

And of course we will also be at the bonfire for EMS coverage!

06/11/2026

IMPORTANT BONFIRE CONCERT UPDATE

The West Brookfield Bonfire Concert has been moved to Tuesday, June 30, from 6:00–9:30 p.m. due to town budget and logistical considerations.

Like many community events, the Bonfire Concert relies on a partnership between generous sponsors, community donations, volunteers, and town services to make the evening possible. Given the financial challenges currently facing our community, we’ve made the decision to move the event to June 30 to help ensure the resources needed for a safe and successful event remain available.

We know schedule changes can be inconvenient, and we appreciate your understanding and support. Our goal remains the same as it has always been: bringing the community together for an evening of music, tradition, and fun on the Common.

We hope you’ll join us on Tuesday, June 30 as we celebrate another great West Brookfield summer tradition! 🔥🎶🇺🇸

05/28/2026

This week, we officially put our new Ambulance 1 in service! This truck replaces our previous A1, which was retired earlier this year. It took less than 24 hours for both the new ambulance and A3 to be out on simultaneous calls, and one transport to the city. We’d like to thank our members for taking the time to respond to calls while off-duty. Call volumes continue to increase each year, and many EMS agencies often rely on off-duty staff when multiple calls come in.

05/24/2026

15A3 provided standby services at the scene. Always happy to assist our neighbors!

***PRESS RELEASE***
***STRUCTURE FIRE: 26 OTIS AVENUE***

On May 21, 2026 at 9:48P.M. The Ware Fire Department was Toned to 26 Otis Ave for reports of smoke and fire coming from the building with people still inside. C-Shift was on duty with a staff of 4. FF Perron requested an immediate second alarm prior to any apparatus on the road. PD arrived on scene and gave update of potentially many people trapped and the entire block was starting to come up. Engine 2 was en-route already with off duty members responding in for other apparatus. With the update from PD Lt. Fandrey quickly requested a Third alarm be struck. Engine 2 on arrival had heavy smoke and fire from the second floor of a large multi family brick, bystanders report still people inside. C-Shift member made entry into the structure at 9:53P.M. 5 minutes after the initial tone to begin searches. Members were met with heavy smoke and fire on the second floor. All primary searches were negative throughout. Ware Fire was able to quickly knock down heavy fire and keep it to the unit of origin. National grid was called and power was shut off to the structure. Red Cross was also called and is assisting 18 residents who were displaced. Amazingly there were no injuries reported. I would like to take a second and appreciate the department we have, and its committed members for an absolutely amazing job. These men and women, no matter what, day in and day out put their lives on the line no matter who it is and no matter how much man power they have. I couldn’t be prouder of the Ware fire department. We thank all our mutual aid as always we couldn’t do this without you. Warren Fire, Palmer Fire, Belchertown Fire, West Brookfield Fire, Brookfield Fire, Hardwick Fire, Monson Fire, Wilbraham Fire, Granby Fire, Brimfield Fire, East Longmeadow Fire, Longmeadow Fire, South Hadley District 1 Fire, Bondsville Fire, West Brookfield Rescue Squad, WestComm Regional Dispatch, and Central Mass Sparks Rehab.

05/23/2026

We’re looking for Per Diem EMTs and Paramedics! Apply online at www.wbrescuesquad.org. Message us with any questions!

05/19/2026

We’d like to congratulate our very own Paramedic Chris Colby for being named a Circle of Excellence honoree this year by the Massachusetts Ambulance Association! In addition to his service here at WBRS, Chris is also a Paramedic at Cataldo Ambulance in Holyoke. Earlier this year, he responded and helped perform an incredible cardiac arrest save in Holyoke. That patient survived and is doing very well. Congratulations Chris, we’re proud to have you here in West Brookfield!