News & Features
June 2005

Parade, muster mark 150 years of service
By Chief Peter Martell
Brookfield Fire Department

Your Fire Department was established in 1855, making this year our 150th year of service to you. A lot has changed in the fire service in the past 150 years. We no longer depend on steam to power the pumps or horses to get to fire scenes. Some things haven’t changed though, like the dedication of the firefighters and our commitment to the community. So we welcome you to come celebrate this occasion with us.

We invite you to view a fire apparatus parade featuring fire trucks from Brookfield and the surrounding communities on Sunday, June 26 at noon. The parade will kick off on Route 9 at the West Brookfield line and move east on Route 9 turning right onto Central Street at the Elementary School and continuing past the Town Hall to the Common. Muster events will start at 1 p.m. on Central Street in front of the Town Hall. Watch firefighters from neighboring towns compete in various hose races. We hope to see you there. Concessions will be available.

We will also be holding our annual Father’s Day Chicken BBQ at the Fire Station at noon on June 19. See a firefighter for tickets in advance. Thank you for your support.