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Yahoo
11-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chicopee Fire Department promotes two officers to new ranks
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – It was an exciting day in Chicopee on Wednesday for two members of the Chicopee Fire Department, as a new captain and lieutenant were sworn in and pinned. Nicholas Brown was promoted to the rank of captain, and Gregory Pray to the rank of lieutenant. Both of their families, as well as members from the fire department, were there to watch and celebrate their achievements. Chicopee celebrates Portuguese heritage with flag-raising ceremony 'We're going to have two more excellent officers who have done a great job through this process, and they are going to represent us really well,' said Chicopee Fire Captain Katie Collins-Kalbaugh. 'I'm so proud of my dad for becoming captain, because he has been practicing for this the whole time, and he's been really working for this, and we finally got him to be captain,' Captain Brown's daughter Mia said. 'Just to say, I am very proud of him.' 'I am very happy, because it makes us have happy tears,' said Captain Brown's daughter Olivia. Both the new captain and lieutenant completed the rigorous process, including studying for months, taking the assessment test, and completing an interview. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Project Lifesaver launches in Chicopee to help locate wandering individuals
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – The Hampden County Sheriff's Department is keeping individuals with cognitive conditions safe in the city of Chicopee with a new program. This program is called 'Project Life-Saver,' and it provides the city's most vulnerable population with a small tracking device to wear, which can be used to locate them if they get lost. Chicopee Fire Department promotes two officers to new ranks Project Life-Saver is a safety system for those with cognitive conditions such as autism or dementia. If they wander off or get lost, which for some could be days or weeks, it helps protect them and bring them back home. 'We always want to hear the word 'rescue' and not the word 'recovery,' and that's just the blunt fact,' said Chicopee Mayor John Vieau. 'And the goal is to rescue people, and that's what we're hopeful this will help us do.' This is a key initiative under the Hampden County TRIAD program, founded in 2021. Members of the Chicopee Police and Fire Departments completed comprehensive training to support the program. The program requires participants to wear a bracelet that can be tracked using radio frequency in case they go missing. Lt. Greg Moss from the Hampden County Sheriff's Department explained how this helps to find them. 'We punch in their specialized radio frequency from the transponder on that, and then we go from where the person is last known, last known location,' Moss said. This helps speed up emergency responders' search and recovery time to under 30 minutes. 'We can pick up their signal no matter where they are,' said Deputy Elizabeth Rodriguez, Triad Officer for the Hampden County Sheriff's Department. 'If they're in the water, if they're in a basement, if they're under a bridge.' Deputy Rodriguez said this not only ensures their safety and well-being, but also brings a peace of mind to their caregivers or loved ones. Each bracelet is free and can work on a person's wrist or ankle. Families interested in enrolling a loved one is asked to call the Hampden County Sheriff's Office at (413) 858-0060. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
05-06-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Food truck caught fire on Memorial Drive in Chicopee
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Crews were called to Memorial Drive in Chicopee Thursday morning for a food truck that caught fire. The Chicopee Fire Department said that the food truck's engine compartment was on fire and was safely put out. There were no injuries reported. Discover tasty veggie burgers at top spots in western Massachusetts, according to Yelp Island Spice of Chicopee stated that, due to the loss of their food truck, their restaurant, located at 32 Center Street, will be open on Thursday, beginning at 3 p.m. 'We're devastated, but incredibly grateful that no one was hurt. This truck was more than a kitchen on wheels — it was a piece of our heart and your community,' Island Spice said on Facebook. They offer a unique culinary experience featuring food from the island of Sri Lanka, including signature curry bowls, various roti options, rice noodles, smoothies, and more. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Chicopee electrical fire prompts reminder of smoke detector importance
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – A fire in an apartment building on School Street in Chicopee serves as a reminder how important working smoke alarms are in your home. Three without a home, three cats rescued in Chicopee fire The Chicopee Fire Department states that crews were sent to School Street after a fire alarm was activated. When crews arrived, they found a small electrical fire in the hallway, which is the hallway that is the main exit for multiple occupied apartments. There was minimal smoke damage to the hallway. No injuries were reported, and no one was left without a home. This serves as a reminder of how important it is to have working smoke detectors in your home. Alarms are crucial home safety tools and should be installed on every level of your house. It is important to get alarms from a well-known national brand that is listed by an independent laboratory like Underwriters Laboratories (UL) or Intertek (ETL). When installing a new smoke alarm, get a replacement with a sealed, long-life battery and a hush feature. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Yahoo
Chicopee crews put out basement fire on Hilton Street
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Chicopee fire crews were called to a basement fire on Hilton Street Monday afternoon. Police looking for drivers who caused damage to Wilbraham roadway According to the Chicopee Fire Department, all occupants were able to evacuate safely before emergency crews arrived. The fire was put out quickly, preventing further damage to the structure. The American Red Cross is assisting the affected individuals, providing emergency shelter and support services as needed. The cause of the fire is being investigated by the Chicopee Fire Department. No injuries were reported. WWLP-22News, an NBC affiliate, began broadcasting in March 1953 to provide local news, network, syndicated, and local programming to western Massachusetts. Watch the 22News Digital Edition weekdays at 4 p.m. on Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
