The Hampden Meadows Volunteer Fire Company started back in 1920 in Beaver's
garage on New Meadow Road with a truck the members built on a Cadillac
frame.
 
Today,
Station 4 and its land on Sowams Road is owned by the HMVFC, Inc. while
the town provides the vehicle, engine 4, and all fire fighting equipment.
Engine 4 responds to all fires within Hampden meadows along with any working
fire within the town of Barrington under the direction of the Barrington
Fire Chief.
The
Hampden Meadows Volunteer Fire Company is located at 168 Sowams Road in
Barrington Rhode Island. Also referred to as Station 4, HMVFC operates
with one engine company (engine 4) and approximately 19 active firefighters.
Our primary engine, engine 4, is a 1994 Pierce Pumper equipped to protect
the town of Barrington and surrounding communities. |
Join
HMVFC
 The
Hampden Meados Volunteer Fire Company is now accepting applications from
those interested in becoming volunteer fire fighters. Why volunteer?
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Learn new skills
- Make a difference
- Provide a valuable service to your community
Volunteers must be at least 18 years of age, in good health, and
capable of meeting the training and attendance requirements. No experience
is necessary, all equipment and training will be provided.
If interested
please stop by our station located at 168 Sowams road on any Wednesday
training night around 7:00 pm for a tour and application... or download the application online, fill it out, and bring it to our station for review.
If you have any questions in regards to the application process, please contact Deputy Chief Mark Mitchell at 401.965.1799 or by email at mitchmitchell@worldnet.att.net. |
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4 News updated 8.04.08 |
LODD |Tiverton Firefighter First Class Gerald R. Leduc
Members of the HMVFC would like to extend it's deepest sympathy and condolences to the Tiverton Fire Department, and the family of veteran firefighter, First Class Gerald R. Leduc.
He was a 25 year member of the fire department, and was assigned to Station 4 on East Road in Tiverton. Leduc was on a dive mission around 1900 hours Sunday night, searching for a man who went missing overboard on Stafford Pond.
WAKE ARRANGEMENTS:
Thursday from 4-7 at Auclairs Funeral Home 690 South Main St. Fall River, MA. All FD personnel are asked to stage at Kennedy park on South Main Street no later than 1500 hrs. (Class A Uniform).
FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS:
Friday, August 8, 2008 10am. St. Theresa's Church, 265 Stafford Rd. Tiverton RI, 02878. All FD personnel are to assemble at the Fall River Harbor Mall / East of KMART. 374 William S Canning Blvd. Fall River, MA. No later than 0830 hrs. (Class A Uniform).
Members of the HMVFC would like to congratulate Thomas McGovney and Jesus Sanchez for their recent employment to the Barrington Fire Department. We extend our appreciation for their years of service with the volunteer fire department, and will be missed. Best of luck!
On 7/2/2008, members of HMVFC held a joint training with members of Warren Ladder 1 for Ladder Pipe supply. The training was a success, and hope to continue these joint trainings in the future.
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