Westfield Firefighters Local 1111

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.

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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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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, Westfield Firefighters Local 1111 honors the brave men and women who gave their lives fighting for our country. We remember and thank all those who made the ultimate sacrifice to protect our nation and preserve our freedoms. Their courage, service, and sacrifice will never be forgotten.

05/24/2026

We extend our deepest sympathies to the Boston Fire Department following the line of duty death of Firefighter Robert Kilduff Jr.

Robert “BK" Kilduff, Jr. exemplified what it meant to be a union firefighter. BK was passionate about his profession, assigned to Rescue Company 2, and passionate about improving the lives of his fellow brothers and sisters, working as a staff member of the PFFM for the last 15 years.

More than anything else, BK was passionate about being a father. The PFFM sends all of our love and support to both of his children and will stand with Boston Firefighters Local 718 IAFF to ensure they have whatever they need.

Rest easy BK.

05/22/2026

Chain of survival in action: A Record-Breaking Stroke Response!

Happy EMS Week and Stroke Awareness Month!

When a medical emergency strikes, every second matters.

Today, we are incredibly proud to highlight an extraordinary example of what happens when a fire-based EMS system works in perfect sync with our community partners at Baystate Noble Hospital and Baystate Medical Center.

While today we are highlighting one specific call, this represents just one of many lifesaving incidents handled every single day, all year round, by the dedicated men and women of the Westfield Fire Department.

🕒 The Timeline: October 2025

*When a local family noticed sudden signs of a stroke in their loved one, they immediately called 9-1-1.

What followed was a masterclass in teamwork, speed, and clinical excellence:

*9-1-1 Dispatch & Arrival: Westfield Regional Dispatch processed the call instantly. WFD EMS crews arrived at the patient's side in just 6 minutes.

*On-Scene & Transport: Crews rapidly identified the stroke symptoms, packaged the patient, and began transport within 10 minutes, calling in a "Stroke Alert" en route to prep the hospital.

*Baystate Noble ED & Imaging: Upon arrival, the patient went straight to CT. The scan was started in 6 minutes and read in 14 minutes.

*Record-Breaking Medication Delivery: After a Tele-Neurologist confirmed the occlusion, the ED team administered the clot-busting medication Tenecteplase (TNK) in a record 21 minutes (shattering the 45-minute national benchmark!).

*The "Code Stroke" Transfer: Utilizing efficient interfacility protocols, Westfield Fire provided rapid secondary transport to the Interventional Radiology lab at Baystate Medical Center. The entire Door-in-Door-out (DiDo) time at Noble was an exceptional 32 minutes.

*The First Pass: Within 19 minutes of rolling into BMC, specialists achieved "first pass" in the Cath lab (far exceeding the 60-minute goal).

The Ultimate Goal: An NIH Score of 0

After a dedicated road of recovery and acute rehabilitation, the patient returned home to their family with an NIH Stroke Scale score of 0—meaning no remaining neurological deficits from the stroke. This is the definition of a best-case scenario, made possible because every single link in the chain of survival held strong.

Join Us in Congratulating the Team!

TODAY, May 21st at 11:00 AM at the Baystate Noble Emergency Department, we presented certificates of recognition to these local heroes:

Westfield Regional Dispatch Staff:

*Frances Kibbe
*Juliette Berryman

Westfield Fire Department 9-1-1 & Interfacility Response Teams:

*Captain Michael Szenda
*Firefighter/Paramedic Michael Feyre
*Firefighter/EMT Angel Reyes
*Paramedic Ethan Baush (ALS Student during the call)
*Firefighter/Paramedic Devun Nadeau
*Firefighter/EMT Jay Lakoma

Baystate Noble Emergency Department Team:

*Seth Gemme, MD (ED Physician)
*Rajiv Padmanabhan, MD (Tele-Neurologist)
*Emily Sibilia, RN
*Kelsey DeMatteo, RN
*Caressa Irzyk, PCT
*Bianca Lucia, CT Tech

Thank you to our dispatchers, paramedics, firefighters, nurses, techs, and physicians for the speed, skill, and deep compassion you bring to Westfield residents every single day.

We are so thankful of you! We are all one team!

05/12/2026

Last night, the Westfield Fire Commission voted unanimously to promote Firefighter/Paramedic Clarke Robinson to the rank of Fire Captain.

Captain Robinson has proudly served the City of Westfield for more than seven years. During his tenure, he has served as Union President, held a position on the Honor Guard, and played an instrumental role in the creation of Westfield State University’s pilot paramedic program.
In preparation for his new role, Captain Robinson has completed countless fire academy courses and worked closely with the current Training Captain to ensure a seamless transition as he steps into this position.

We congratulate Captain Robinson and wish him the very best in this next chapter of his career!

02/08/2026

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