West Springfield - MA Firefighters Union Local 2212

06/13/2026

Local 2212 sends its condolences to our brothers and sisters in Agawam and to Chief Martin’s family.
Chief Martin was a tremendous friend and colleague to the WSFD.
The members of L2212 share in the sadness of the loss of this great leader and human being.

The Agawam Fire Department is deeply saddened to announce the unexpected passing of retired Fire Chief Stephen Martin on June 11 at his home in Berkshire County.

Chief Martin began his career with the Agawam Fire Department in 1982. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 1985, Deputy Chief in 1994, and Fire Chief in 2007. He retired in 2011 after nearly three decades of dedicated service to the Town of Agawam.

Chief Martin was also an original member of the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services Hazardous Materials Response Team, District 4.

We extend our deepest condolences to Chief Martin’s family, friends, and all who had the privilege of serving alongside him. His commitment to the fire service and the community will not be forgotten.

05/26/2026

Line of Duty Death (LODD) - Brother Robert T. Kilduff, Jr., Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF

05/24/2026

The members of West Springfield Fire L2212 extend our deepest condolences to the family & friends of Robert "BK" Kilduff Jr., a proud Boston Firefighter and dedicated member of Local 718 & Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts.
Please keep the Kilduff family and the members of Local 718 & PFFM in your thoughts and prayers during this difficult time.

05/12/2026

04/20/2026

May 4 is International Firefighters Day and we're hosting a blood drive to benefit everyone who needs this precious resource every two seconds in the US -- including firefighters receiving surgery or cancer treatment. The event will honor FF Nick Spinale of the Chelmsford Fire Department and Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839, who was seriously injured this month while working at the Fire Academy. Scan the QR code or visit www.redcrossblood.org to take part.

04/20/2026

Nick Spinale, 28, and member of Chelmsford Local 1839 for two and a half years, was injured on Tuesday morning during the performance of his duties, training other firefighters. Nick fell approximately 40 feet from a window and sustained multiple serious injuries, including facial fractures, severe internal organ damage, and fractures to both wrists. He faces a long road to recovery, including several surgeries to fix his injuries.

Please visit the link below to donate and support Nick's ongoing rehabilitation and recovery.

https://tinyurl.com/NickSpinale

04/20/2026

Join the Heart of Public Safety! 📞🛡️
West Springfield is growing, and we are looking for two dedicated individuals to join our team as 911 Dispatchers. As we transition to a centralized Police/Fire/EMS dispatch, you’ll be the vital link that keeps our community safe.

If you’re looking for a career with stability, excellent benefits, and a true sense of purpose, we want to hear from you!

📍 How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Submit your application online at:
👉 townofwestspringfield.org

04/20/2026

On behalf of the family of Firefighter Spinale and his brothers and sisters with the Chelmsford Firefighters IAFF Local 1839, we appreciate the outpouring of support for Nick.

For those wanting to assist in Nick’s long road to recovery, please follow the link or mail check to information below.

https://tinyurl.com/NickSpinale

Check made payable to:
Eleanor Spinale
Memo line: Spinale Recovery Fund member #5418

Mailing address:
P/O Box 2027
No. Chelmsford, MA 01863

04/20/2026