Westfield Firefighters Local 1111

08/14/2026

Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Massachusetts Municipal Firefighter Examination.

For anyone interested in pursuing a career in the fire service and potentially joining us here at the Westfield Fire Department, this exam is the first step in the Civil Service hiring process.

Applications are open through August 31, 2026.

The written examination will be held October 2–10, 2026, at testing locations throughout Massachusetts. Candidates will also be required to complete the Entry Level Physical Ability Test.

Local 1111 encourages anyone interested in becoming a Westfield firefighter to apply and begin the process.

Please share with anyone who may be interested in a career serving the City of Westfield.

07/29/2026

Westfield Firefighters Local 1111 are saddened to hear of the passing of retired Firefighter Frank P Chlastawa. Frank proudly served in the US Navy and retired as a Firefighter for the City of Westfield in 1993.

We extend our deepest sympathies to his family, friends, and all who knew him. His service and commitment will not be forgotten.

View Frank P Chlastawa's complete obituary, share memories, and explore heartfelt tribute posts from the community.

07/19/2026

It is with great sadness that IAFF Local 1111 shares the passing of our brother, Niles Lavalley.

Niles was a longtime member of the Westfield Fire Department, a dedicated union leader, and a former President of IAFF Local 1111. Throughout his career, he served our department, our union, and the citizens of Westfield with pride. His impact on this local and the members he served alongside will not be forgotten.

Niles leaves behind his wife and their two year old son. We ask that you keep the entire Lavalley family in your thoughts and prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

As information regarding calling hours and funeral services becomes available, we will share it with our members and the community.

Rest easy, Brother. Your watch is over, and we will carry it from here.

06/26/2026

Join us tonight from 5:00–7:00 PM at Westfield Fire Headquarters for a fun evening with great food and a live demonstration!

6:00 PM Live Vehicle Extrication Demonstration. Watch Westfield firefighters demonstrate how we safely remove victims from a crashed vehicle using hydraulic rescue tools. It’s a great opportunity to see the equipment and techniques we use during serious motor vehicle accidents.

Enjoy pizza from Vlad’s Pizza, meet your local firefighters, check out the apparatus, and learn more about the work we do to keep our community safe.

Westfield Fire Headquarters
34 Broad St Westfield
5:00–7:00 PM

Bring the whole family, we look forward to seeing you tonight!

06/22/2026

Congratulations to the IAFF Local 1111 sponsored Westfield Fire Little League team on capturing the Westfield Little League Farm Division Championship tonight.

The road to the title included an exciting eight inning thriller, along with victories over both the No. 1 and No. 2 seeded teams.

We are proud to support the youth and families of our community both on and off duty. Great job to all the players, coaches, and volunteers who made this season a success.

2026 Farm Tournament Champions 🏆
Westfield Fire

Fourth seeded Westfield Fire took home the title with a 9-6 victory over #2 Firtion-Adams yesterday at Paper Mill.

Another great Farm season in the books. Thank you to all the players, coaches and sponsors - Erwin Electrical, Firtion-Adams, Western Mass Eye Care, Westfield Fire, Westfield Starfires.

Congrats, Fire ⚾️

06/17/2026

May was another demanding month for the members of IAFF Local 1111.

In May, our members responded to 776 incidents, resulting in 1,207 apparatus responses throughout the city. Those calls included providing care to 607 patients and transporting 471 individuals to area hospitals. Beyond serving Westfield, our members also answered 56 mutual aid responses, assisting neighboring communities when they needed help.

213 multiple-incident events (times when two or more emergencies were happening simultaneously). There were 33 instances where four or more incidents occurred at once.

These responses are made possible by dedicated professionals who work nights, weekends, and holidays, while continually training to meet the ever growing needs of our community.

IAFF Local 1111 is proud of the work our members do every day in service to the City of Westfield. We thank our members for their professionalism and dedication, and we thank the community for its continued support of the fire service.

06/14/2026

06/11/2026

We’re excited to try something new this summer and hope you’ll join us.

On Friday, June 26, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, we’ll be hosting our first Food Truck Friday at the Firehouse at Westfield Fire Headquarters, 34 Broad Street.

Vlad’s Wood Fired Pizza will be on site serving fresh pizza, and we’ll have our apparatus bays open for anyone who would like to stop by, check out the trucks, tour the station, and meet the firefighters on duty.

We’ll also have picnic tables set up and a few fire safety demonstrations and activities for families.

This event is all about opening our doors to the community and giving residents a chance to spend some time at their fire department in a relaxed setting.

We hope to see you there. Bring your family, grab a pizza, and stop in to say hello.

Please share this post and help us spread the word.

06/07/2026

Today members and friends of Westfield Firefighters Local 1111 participated in the Worcester Firefighters 6k road race. This annual community event honors the "Worcester Six" and all local firefighters who have lost their lives in the line of duty.

05/29/2026

🚨 Please share, We are hiring!!! 1 Full Time Dispatcher position available prior to July 1st. 3 additional Full Time Dispatcher positions open after July 1st as we ramp up to welcome South Hadley Police Department, South Hadley Fire Dist 1, and South Hadley Fire Dist 2 later this year!! Click on the picture to learn more about us.

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