Hanscom AFB Professional Fire Fighters Local F-78

05/11/2026

05/06/2026

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01/22/2026

• Congratulations to Firefighter Michael Pillarella on 10 years of dedicated service and to Firefighter Mazi Nickelson on 20 years of dedicated service!

Thank you to BCE Dave Wong for recognizing and presenting these milestones!

We appreciate the hard work, commitment, and professionalism of these two outstanding firefighters—well deserved! 👏🔥 •

Hanscom Air Force Base
International Association of Fire Fighters
Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
US Air Force Civil Engineers
United States Air Force

12/16/2025

Congratulations to Lieutenant Videtto and Lieutenant Williams on your well-deserved promotions to Captain!

Your hard work, leadership, and dedication have earned this milestone, and there’s no doubt you’ll continue to excel in your new roles. Proud to serve alongside you both—here’s to continued success!

International Association of Fire Fighters
Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)
Hanscom Air Force Base

12/10/2025

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11/17/2025

PSA : Members check your bank accounts. Back pay is hitting today. There is no LES. DFAS has sent an email out explaining what was deducted and what wasn’t, make sure to check as some important allotments may not have come out. Any questions contact your union officers or supervisors!

11/01/2025

• Happy Halloween from the Hanscom AFB Professional Fire Fighters • 🥰🎃👻

10/17/2025

• FF Ouellette -

On behalf of all of us at Local F-78, the Executive Board, and everyone here at Hanscom Fire — you’ve been the kind of firefighter every crew hopes to have.

You’ve answered every alarm with courage, pride, and heart — the very definition of what it means to wear this uniform.
Your dedication and leadership have left a lasting mark. You’ve trained beside us, led by example, and shown what true brotherhood looks like.

Thank you for leading with heart and for trusting in the peer support group that I, and many others, are deeply connected to.
You’ve shown that real strength isn’t just found in the fires we fight — it’s in showing up for one another with honesty, compassion, and the reminder that none of us ever stand alone.

Now it’s time to trade in those early mornings and late-night tones for something quieter — maybe a fishing pole, trips to Columbia, more family time, or a well-earned nap that doesn’t get interrupted by dispatch.

From all of us at Hanscom Fire — congratulations on your retirement, Joe. Your legacy will always be part of this department. And remember… the coffee’s finally on your schedule now. •

09/11/2025

We Will Never Forget ❤️🙏