PVFA BBQ on Sunday, 9/5/2010! Tickets on sale now
The 40th annual Plainfield Firefighters' BBQ will be held on Sunday, September 5, 2010. Tickets are now available from any Plainfield Firefighter or EMT. Buy yours before they sell out!
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Next PVFA Business meeting 7/8/2010
The next PVFA business meeting will be held on Thursday, July 8, 2010 at 1930 (that's 7:30pm) at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex. If you are interested in becoming a firefighter or EMT in Plainfield, be sure to stop by then or any Thursday night.
Wildland Fire Training held
Over the past month, the Plainfield Volunteer Fire Department hosted a 40 hour wildland fire training program conducted by the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation(DCR) Bureau of Forest fire Control. The course was taught by Bureau Chief David Celino who also is the Fire Chief of Colrain and other DCR instructors. Over 40 firefighters from throughout Hampshire, Franklin and Berkshire counties attended the course which included mostly classroom sessions, but also a final all day live training drill that took place on the grounds of the Ashfield Rod and Gun Club in Plainfield. The Wildland program included federal S-130 firefighter training and S-190 Introduction to Wildland Fire behavior training courses that involved two written tests and the hand's on training the last day of the course. Those successfully completing the course can next pass a physical test and receive the "Red card" certification that entitles them to join the Massachusetts Wildland Fire team that is on call to fight fires throughout North America if mobilized.
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PVFA Annual Meeting Held
The annual meeting of the Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Association was held on Thursday, November 12,2009 at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex. Among other items of business, the Association elected officers. John Westwood will serve as President for a 2nd year, Brian Hawthorne was re-elected as Secretary/Vice-President, and Andy Stevens was re-elected as Treasurer.
Flagpole Dedication to Arvilla Dyer, September 20, 2009
The new flagpole at the Plainfield Public Safety Complex was dedicated to the memory of Arvilla Dyer, for all of her years of service to town and country.
39th Annual Plainfield Firefighters' Barbecue on September 6th
The 39th Annual Firefighters' Barbecue was held behind the Shaw Memorial Library on Main Street, Plainfield, on Sunday, September 6, 2009 (Labor Day Weekend). For many years this has been Plainfield's largest and most popular annual event. Many activities now take place around the Barbecue, including Plainfield Artsfeast, the annual Plainfield 1.1 mile road race, annual Shaw Memorial Library book sale, and new this year, through the support of the Plainfield Cultural Council and Massachusetts Cultural Council, live local music will be performed during the afternoon festivities.
As always, the feature event, the Firefighters' Barbecue will offer a half barbecued chicekn, baked potato, homemade coleslaw, corn on the cob, Hebert dinner roll, watermelon and a beverage; all for $10/adult and $5/child under 12. A great price for a great meal! Tickets are available from any Plainfield Firefighter, EMT, or Police Officer. Be sure to purchase your tickets in advance as only 500 meals will be served.
The Firefighters' Barbecue is a fund-raising event for the Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Association in support of the efforts of our volunteer firefighters and EMTs who protect the lives and properties of the residents of our town.
Ice Storm hits Plainfield and surrounding towns
On the night of 11-12 December 2008, an ice storm hit the Berkshire Highlands, leaving powerlines down, roads blocked, and everyone in Plainfield and surrounding towns without power. The local highway department, fire/ems department and many local citizens worked together to clear roads so that WMECO crews could get access to restore power. The new Public Safety Complex served as Plainfield's Emergency Operations Center during the state of emergency, and as a shelter and warming station for local residents and workers. Although it was a difficult time, it showed how a town can pull through adversity if everyone pulls together. Photos of the aftermath of the ice storm are available.
New 62-E3 is here!
The new pumper/tanker to replace Plainfield's trusty 1973 Ford Maxim, 62-E3, has arrived! Look for more photos and details coming soon!