Hampden
Meadows Volunteer Fire Company :: Barrington, RI :: Serving the community
since 1920 :: 401.245.4413 Want to become a member? Visit our station Wednesday evenings at 7:30pm or email hmvfc.bcosta@yahoo.com
PLUS! Purchase a separate $10 raffle ticket for our Grand Prize... a $300 Gift Card to Tickles!
100% of proceeds from the fundraiser will support sending HMVFC recruits through the RI Fire Academy Firefighter Level 1 class. Show your support for the local volunteers! Anyone is welcome to attend. Thank you for your continued support.
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 Meadows Volunteer Fire Company is now accepting applications from
those interested in becoming volunteer fire fighters. Why volunteer?
-
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 Brian Costa at 401.749.3586or by email at hmvfc.bcosta@yahoo.com.
Company News & Notes
11.30.11 - A fire on Narragansett Avenue put HMVFC firefighters to work early Wednesday morning. The fire broke out at around 5:45am in a second floor apartment. Crews from HMVFC as well as Barrington Station 1, East Providence, Seekonk and Warren responded to the fire. Full Article>>
11.30.11 - HMVFC firefigher Casey O'Donnell, who also happens to be a medical doctor, was on hand to teach a CPR training class to new recruits and those needing recertification. In this photo, O'Donnell demonstrates the proper method of giving chest compressions to an infant. To become CPR certified yourself, visit the AHA or Red Cross website to find a training class near you.
11.23.11 - HMVFC responded to a working fire on Maple Avenue at around 9pm. On arrival the 2 story garage was fully involved. Engine 4 provided the water supply for Engine 1 on scene. Firefighters had the fire extinguished in approximately 20 minutes. Full Article>>