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Southbridge Permanent Firefighters Local 2194

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Local 2194 is committed towards the safety of the firefighters for the Town of Southbridge as well as all of the citizens we protect.
29 men and women who unselfishly protect the lives and property of the citizens of Southbridge.

10/24/2026

Thank you to Bonnie Gordon for participating in this class.

10/08/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family, friends and Durham Fire Department

We are heartbroken to share that Firefighter Andrew Brokes died in the line of duty this morning while searching for victims inside the building at 410 Marly Drive.

Firefighter Brokes, who joined the Durham Fire Department on May 5, 2025, served the Durham community with dedication, courage, and a deep commitment to the residents of the Bull City.

“This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, the family, and the entire community,” said Durham Fire Chief Robert J. Zoldos II. “Our thoughts and prayers are with his loved ones and his colleagues, and we ask that you respect the family’s privacy during this unimaginably difficult time. The department is standing with and supporting his family in every possible way.”

Two other firefighters were injured during the incident and were taken to Duke Medical Center. Both have received care and are expected to make full recoveries.

This loss is felt across our entire department. Firefighters step into unpredictable situations every day in service to others, and Firefighter Brokes embodied that calling with honor.

We know our community is grieving alongside us. If you wish to share your condolences or messages of support, they will be received with gratitude by our department and by those who knew and loved Firefighter Brokes.

In the coming days, we will share more information about how we will honor his service and support the firefighters involved in this incident.

Thank you, Durham, for surrounding our DFD family with care during this profoundly difficult time.

10/06/2026

10/04/2026

Official Press Release

09/25/2026

At 16:28, our members were dispatched to a reported building fire on Hilltop Drive.

With only five members assigned to the shift and Medic 1 already committed, Engine 1 responded with three firefighters. Due to limited staffing, police officers and bystanders assisted with the hydrant operation so our members could remain focused on the fire. This included a police officer (former firefighter) taking over the pump.

This incident highlights concerns our union has repeatedly raised. NFPA 1710 identifies a minimum initial full alarm assignment of 15 firefighters for a typical residential structure fire, including incident command, fire attack, search and rescue, ventilation, water supply, and other essential functions. The standard also recognizes the importance of adequate staffing and appropriate incident command resources for safe and effective fireground operations.

During this incident, mutual aid departments arrived with higher-ranking officers to support the incident command structure—even though this was not their community. Meanwhile, our department continues to operate without replacing a Captain position that has been vacant for well over a year.

Our members continue to answer the call and do their job with the resources available. But relying on mutual aid, police officers, bystanders, and good fortune to fill critical staffing gaps is not a sustainable staffing model.

Our members deserve the resources and leadership structure necessary to safely do the job, and so does the community we serve.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the family affected by this incident during this difficult time.

09/19/2026

We stand in solidarity with our brothers and sisters of Charlton Permanent Firefighters - Local 4023

Charlton Fire has experienced significant turnover and continues to face a lack of support from town officials. As fellow members of the fire service and the labor movement, we understand the importance of standing together when our members and our profession are not being supported.

An injury to one is an injury to all.

Local 2194 stands with Charlton Fire Local 4023. 🤝🚒

Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts (PFFM)International Association of Fire Fighters

09/11/2026

09/08/2026

⛳️ A HUGE THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS! ⛳️

We want to take a moment to thank some more of the incredible sponsors who helped make our annual golf tournament on August 28th such a success!

We truly appreciate the continued support of our sponsors, as well as everyone who came out to play and support Southbridge Firefighters Local 2194. Without all of you, this event would not be possible.

We hope everyone had a great time, and we look forward to seeing you all again next year! 🏌️‍♂️🔥

Thank you for supporting our members, our community, and our scholarship efforts!

Brookfield Orchards
The Dippers
Footprint Home Services Inc. Plumbing Heating Electrical & Solar
Lamoureux Ford
C & L Power Solutions LLC
Daniel T. Morrill Funeral Home

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day from the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts!

✅ Show your UNION pride and comment with the local union you belong to!

Today, we recognize the generations of union members who fought for safer workplaces, fair wages, better benefits, and dignity on the job.

We honor their progress by continuing the fight for working families across Massachusetts.

Stay safe and enjoy Labor Day...brought to you by organized labor.

Address

24 Elm Street
Southbridge, MA
01550

Telephone

+15087645430

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