PVFA volunteers undertake many projects to provide assistance to Plainfield Fire-EMS, from researching items to purchasing equipment to maintaining memorials.

Year	Project	Specifications	PVFA's Role	Photo
2019	Air Lifting Bags	Paratech Multiforce Air Lifting Bag system uses existing compressed air bottles to provide lifting force to raise vehicles and other objects for patient extrication.	PVFA funded the purchase of this equipment with donations.
2019	Gear cleaning system	Continental Washer/Extractor and Dryer system for safely cleaning firefighter turnout gear for longer gear life and to protect firefighter health by removing contaminants and carcinogens.	PVFA purchased this equipment and funded its installation with donations over the last two years.
2019	Portable radios	Portable radios to enable Plainfield responders to communicate with Ashfield and other Franklin county fire departments who are on a different frequency range.	PVFA purchased and installed Motorola portable radios in Engine 3, Tank 2, Engine 1 and Brush 1.
2018	Gear storage	Additional 8-bay powder coated steel Ready Rack gear storage rack with mounting hardware	PVFA purchased a second gear storage facility that is now fully in use at a cost of $2750. This system allows gear to dry more quickly after a fire, helping to make the gear last longer, and avoids having fire gear stored in personal vehicles or homes.
2017	Evacuation Chair	Ferno EZ Glide Evacuation Chair for moving patients down stairs and other narrow locations.	PVFA researched and funded from donations the $3700 cost of this chair.
2017	Video system	High-resolution (4K) Phillips wall-mounted monitor in conference room. This system will provide support for formal and informal training of smaller groups and can be used during meetings for displaying training videos, product information, and for video conferencing. Mobile devices, laptops, or desktop computers can be connected using cables or wirelessly.	PVFA researched, purchased, and installed this system using donations and volunteer labor.
2016	Rescue Trailer	2016 U.S. Cargo 18' customized heated trailer. 9900 lbs GVW. 4' side door. Drop ramp. Rescue Alive ice/water rescue sled with six cold water ice rescue suits. Kawasaki Mule 4x4 off-road vehicle.	PVFA researched, funded from donations, procured, and outfitted a custom trailer at no cost to the town.
2015	Brush 1	2005 Ford F350 4x4 automatic Forest Fire skid unit includes 250 ga. tank, Hale 32 HP pump/with foam application attached. 200' automatic hose reel. Off road tires. Cab and chassis acquired through the FEMA Federal Gov't. excess property program at no charge. Vehicle then retrofitted to PVFD specs.	PVFA purchased a new brush guard frame and winching system at a cost of $2600 to complete the outfitting of this piece of equipment.
2015	Thermal Imager	Argus Mi Thermal Imaging Camera	PVFA purchased with extended warranty at a cost $9500, to replace the fire department's aging thermal imager.
2015	Gear Storage	8-bay powder coated steel Ready Rack gear storage rack with mounting hardware	PVFA purchased a new gear storage facility that is now fully in use at a cost of $2700. This system allows gear to dry more quickly after a fire, helping to make the gear last longer.
2014	Tank 2	2014 V-Tec tanker/pumper. International WorkStar Maxiforce 7500 frame and power train with an automatic transmission. 3000gal.  steel tank. Dual loading/un-loading system: 1,000 gal. gpm pump and direct "Vacuum" system. Dual side and rear discharge pipes. 6-15' draft hoses, 3,000 folding portable tank.
2013	Weather Station	Ambient Weather 2090 with WeatherBridge wireless interface and USB hub	PVFA researched, purchased, and installed.
	Tank 4	All-wheel drive 6x6 off-road forestry tanker/pumper. Two 500 gallon tanks, with pump.
	Truck 1	2005 Ford Expedition 4x4 command vehicle
2011	Tank 2	1984 Detroit Diesel 3300 gal. Tanker	PVFA used $15,000 raised from several years of its fundraising efforts to locate, purchase, put in service, and donate to the town.
2009	UTV Off-road rescue vehicle	Kawasaki Mule acquired at no cost to the town from the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation(DCR) Bureau of Forest Fire Control. Kimtek slip-on unit, with water tank, pump, and space for a Stokes basket or back board.	PVFA purchased, installed, and donated the Kimtek slip-on unit and a front-mounted winch.
2009	Arvilla Dyer Memorial	Flagpole, flags, memorial plaque, garden.	PVFA purchased and installed the flagpole, memorial stone and plaque, and garden, and has maintained the memorial with new flags and gardening since.
2008	Engine 3	2008 International/Smeal, 1250 gpm Waterous center mount pump, 1500 gal poly tank, class A foam, hydraulic ladder/drop tank attachment, telescoping light tower	PVFA purchased hose adapters and other pieces of crucial equipment to put this vehicle in service.
2008	Rescue 10	2008 Ford E-450/Road Rescue Ultramedic, operated as a Class II BLS Ambulance
2007	Public Safety Complex	New facility at 38 North Central Street to house Fire and EMS equipment with four double-bays and six apparatus doors. The complex also provides training and meeting space and serves as an emergency shelter.	PVFA helped prepare the site (removing trees, landscaping, etc.) and purchased and installed numerous items to make this facility more usable, including rewiring the entire telephone system, installing a computer network, and installing a sound system and projector for the training room.
	Engine 1	1992 International/Pierce 1000 gpm pump, 1000 gal. tank
	Air Truck	1988 GMC van mobile air supply vehicle acquired from Hampshire County Fire Defense
	Engine 5	1980 International Large diameter hose reel Truck 2400' - 4" hose
	Tank 2	1979 International 2200 gal. Tanker
	Engine 3	1973 Ford/Maxim 750 gpm front mount pump, 1000 gal. steel tank
	Tank 4	1963 Diamond Reo 2,000 gal. Reserve Tanker
	Brush 1	1953 Dodge Brush Truck 250/250 gal.tank
1954	Engine  1	1941 Autocar Tanker	The Plainfield Men's Club purchased a fire truck and gave it to the Town. The members of the Plainfield Men's Club later created the Plainfield Volunteer Firefighters Association.