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Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Rosenbauer King Cobra 1750/400/30F/101' tower for Tower 1. Posted in October.

Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550 4X4/Rosenbauer 1250/300/30F mini pumper designated Squad 1. Posted in November.

Boscawen Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens Fox 1500/400/15F for Rescue 1. Posted in March.

Candia recently placed into service a 2014 Ford E-450/Road Rescue as Ambulance 1. The department is now the ambulance provider for the town with this being their first ambulance. The unit had previously served in Hampton, NH. Posted in February.

Center Harbor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1250 gallon water tank for Engine 3.

Cheshire EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-350/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in July.

Concord Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 4. Posted in February.

Danbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2014 Ford F-550/HME 1500/400/CAFS for Engine 3. It has previously served with a department in western NY. Posted in October.

Dover Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Cyclone II 1500/1000 for Engine 4. Posted in December.

Durham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-350 w/ utility body for Rescue 5. Posted in March.

Enfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/1250 for Engine 4. Posted in September.

Epping Fire Department has acquired a 1996 E-One Cyclone II rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served in Northampton Township, PA. Posted in January.

Errol Fire Department has purchased a 2005 Frieghtliner FL M-2/EVI rescue w/ 4x6000 PSI air cascade system. The unit previously served with the Lendora Fire Company in Gloucester Twp, NJ. Posted in April.

Goffstown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Ambulance 1's current unit has been reassigned to Ambulance 4. Posted in October.

Gorham Fire has placed into service a new 2022 Ford E-450/Road Rescue ambulance. Posted in April.

Hudson Fire had converted Squad 1's 2015 Ford F-550/Alexis light rescue into a forestry unit. The body has been replaced with a forestry body featuring a 300 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. It has been redesignated as Squad 4. Posted in April.

Hudson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750 pumper for Engine 2. Posted in October.

Hudson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-150 4X4 for the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in November.

Keene Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in January.

Lee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan Metrostar/Marion 1500/1000 for Engine 1. Posted in July.

Littleton Fire Department's new 2022 Pierce Enforcer has been completed and is expected to be delivered to the department sometime in June. Lettered as Engine 1, the pumper features a Cummins L9 400 hp motor, Waterous 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank.

Lyndeborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 1997 Spartan/RD Murray 1000/750 for Engine 5. It had previously served with the Armor Fire Company in New York. Posted in November.

Mason Fire Department has purchased a 1998 Freightliner FL80/Dingee 1250/1000 pumper for Engine 1. It has previously served in North Walpole, NH. Posted in June.

Moultonborough Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Kimtek 400 Gal/5F for Forestry 1. Posted in February.

Nashua Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Pierce Arrow XT pumpers with 1500 GPM pumps and 750 gallon water tanks. They will be assigned to Engine 3 and Engine 5. Posted in July.

Nashua Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-250 w/ custom cap for Car 4, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in December.

New Hampshire Fire Academy has taken delivery of a 2022 Rosenbauer Commander 2000/500/30F/100’ RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in June.

Newbury Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Rosenbauer walk-in light rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in September.

Newmarket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/780 for Engine 5. Posted in March.

Pelham Fire Department has taken delivery of a new Marion pumper built on a 2021 Spartan MetroStar chassis. It features a Cummins engine, 1500 GPM Waterous pump, 1000 gallon water tank, 30 gallon foam tank, and a Stainless Steel Body. It has been assigned to Engine 1, replacing a 1997 Spartan/3D. Posted in January.

Portsmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 E-One Typhoon 2000/300/95’ rear-mount tower for Truck 2. Posted in March.

Rye recently placed into service a 1989 Ford F-700/E-One 1000/500 as Engine 5. It had previously served in Concord, MA. Posted in May.

Salem Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Chevy 2500HD 4X4 as Car 5, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in November.

South Hampton Fire Department has acquired a 2007 Freightliner/American Lafrance 500/2500 for Tanker 1. Posted in October.

Temple Fire Department recently placed into service a 2002 Stewart & Stevenson 150/300 as Brush 1. Posted in March.

Tilton-Northfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in April.

Walpole Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in March.

Wilton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Dingee 250/300 for Forestry 1. Posted in March.

Wilton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan Metrostar/Toyne 1500/1800 for Engine 1. Posted in August.

Alton Fire receives donated drone from Mark O'Connell Foundation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Belmont Selectboard declined grant for six firefighters, asks for two instead. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Berlin fire chief discusses need for new vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Candia town meeting passed an article requesting funds to purchase land for a public safety complex. Posted in March.

Concord Fire Chief Heading To Massachusetts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Concord Fire Department had reassigned ex Engine 4's 2014 Pierce to reserve Engine 3. Ex Engine 3's 2004 Seagrave has been disposed of. Posted in May.

Concord's Manor Fire Station in Penacook back at full strength with addition of fourth city ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Concord Interim fire chief John Chisholm appointed to permanent position. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Conway Village Fire Department may dissolve. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Derby Fire Marshal Phil Hawks Retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Derry has officially named its new fire chief: Assistant Fire Chief James Richardson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Derry Fire Department Ladder 3 and Ladder 4 have swapped apparatus. The 2021 Pierce 110' tower is now Ladder 4 and the 2017 Pierce 107' RMA is now Ladder 3. Posted in September.

Derry Fire Department awarded grant for ambulance loading system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Dover Fire Department has changed Squad 14's 1997 Freightliner/Hackney heavy rescue designation to Rescue 1. Engine 5's 2001 HME has also been retired. Posted in February.

Dover Fire Chief Paul Haas retired on January 31st. Deputy Chief Michael McShane has been made Acting Chief. Posted in February.

Dover Fire Deputy Fire Chief Michael McShane has been selected to become Chief of the Dover Fire & Rescue Department. Chief McShane has been serving as Interim Fire Chief following the retirement of Chief Haas in late January. In conjunction with his appointment as Fire Chief, Chief McShane will also serve as the City of Dover’s Emergency Management Director. Per the department's press release, "Chief McShane has 31 years of fire and emergency medical service experience including 17 years with Dover Fire & Rescue. Since joining the Dover Fire and Rescue Department as a Firefighter/EMT-Intermediate in 2005, he has advanced in rank and responsibility serving in various roles that have included Firefighter/Paramedic, Engineer, Lieutenant/company officer, Captain/EMS officer, Assistant Fire Chief and most recently Deputy Fire Chief. Throughout his career, he has been committed to advancing the excellent reputation and level of services provided by the members of our community’s Fire and Rescue Department". Posted in March.

Dover Fire has been approved to add 2 firefighters to each shift, which will allow them to staff a 3rd ambulance. Posted in May.

Dublin, Rindge and Francestown fire departments receive grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Farmington town meeting passed an article that would allow the fire department to hire 3 full time firefighters. Posted in March.

Gilford town meeting passed an article requesting funds to perform renovations to the fire station. Posted in March.

Hampstead town meeting passed an article requesting funds to build an addition to the fire station. Posted in March.

Hampton town meeting passed an article that would allow the fire department to hire 4 full time firefighters. Posted in March.

Hinsdale town meeting approved funds to refurbish Engine 3's 2000 Pierce/Dash. Posted in March.

Keene firefighters union raises red flag on backlog of code violations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Keene Fire Department has promoted Deputy Chief Farquhar to fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Keene's new fire chief puts improving communications and staffing as top priorities. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Laconia Fire Department seeking to expand roster, pins hopes on grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Laconia Fire's Ladder 2, a 1999 American LaFrance, has changed designations to Ladder 5. Posted in February.

Laconia's Tim Joubert is ready to become the next Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Lebanon fire chief Chris Christopoulos set to retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Lebanon firefighter and paramedic James Wheatley will be the city's next fire chief, starting October 28th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Lebanon welcomes new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Litchfield Fire's request for funds to purchase a new pumper failed to pass at town meeting. Posted March 2022.

Manchester Fire Chief Parent set to retire after 33 years with Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Manchester Deputy Fire Chief Ryan Cashin nominated to become Manchester's next Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. 

Manchester Fire confirms Ryan Cashin as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Manchester Fire Station 9 on Calef Road is being torn down so a new fire station can be built at the same location. Engine 9 will be running out of Station 7 until the new Station 9 is completed. Posted in October.

Manchester Fire holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Station 9. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Manchester Fire Department receives cardiac monitor donated by Elliot Hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.  

Mason Fire Department receives grant to help purchase new vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Nashua swears in Steve Buxton as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Nashua swears in new Assistant Chief, William Atkinson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

New Boston's request for funds to build a new fire station failed to pass at town meeting. Posted in March.

New Hampshire State Fire Marshal's Office veteran named Deputy Fire Marshal. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

New Ipswich Fire Department seeks upgrades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE  Posted in September.

New Ipswich earmarks $151,000 in ARPA funds for fire communications. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

North Conway Fire chief stepping down. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

North Conway has new fire chief: Chad McCarthy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

North Hampton town meeting approved funds to build a new public safety complex. Posted in March.

New Castle moves forward with fire protection ordinance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Nottingham town meeting passed an article that would allow the fire department to hire 3 full time firefighters. Posted in March.

Portsmouth Fire's Cassie Chamberlain becomes department's first female officer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Portsmouth fire chief Todd Germain retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Portsmouth Fire promotes 2 chief officers, 2 companies officers and recognizes 3 firefighters in ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Rochester Fire: Twelve apply to be Rochester fire chief; City manager hopes to hire before summer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Rollinsford fire department celebrates 100 years with a field day. CLICK FOR ARTICLE  Posted in September.

Salem voters reject request to purchase land for new police and fire stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Sandown town meeting passed an article that would allow the fire department to hire 1 full time firefighter/EMT. Posted in March.

Sandown Fire Rescue honors fallen firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Seabrook Fire's request to hire 4 full time firefighters failed to pass at town meeting. Posted in March.

Stoddard Deputy Chief Brian Michaud retired December 31st, 2021 after 30 years of service. Posted in January.

Stratham Fire has appointed Jeff Denton as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Swanzey's request for funds to build a new fire station failed to pass at town meeting. Posted in March.

Swanzey: After latest failed vote, the path forward remains murky for new Swanzey fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Tilton-Northfield Fire & EMS looks at expanding fire station, or land swap. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Westmoreland voters passed an article for funding to build a new fire station. The new station will be built behind town hall. Posted in March.

Weare town meeting passed an article that would allow the fire department to hire several firefighters. Posted in March.

Winchester Fire Department has removed from service Engine 2's 1996 Freightliner/3D 1250/1000, which has been sold to Imboden, AR. Posted in June.

JANUARY

Charity hockey game planned to benefit the organization that helped injured Manchester fire captain Steve Desruisseaux. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

MARCH

Battel of the Badges hockey tournament raises $210,000 for charity. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

APRIL

Salem boy donates $11 to firefighters with heartfelt note. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Bedford Hosts Training Exercise To Better Prepare Area Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

MAY

Kid 'hero,' who dreams of being a firefighter, honored by Swanzey FD after alerting family to blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Brothers honored for life-saving actions in Nelson last month. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JUNE

Four year old raises $400 for Gilford Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Road to recovery: Following intensive rehab injured Manchester firefighter returns to work. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JULY

False alarm inadvertently triggered at Seabrook Station nuclear power plant temporarily closes beaches. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

AUGUST

Miford Firefighter's True Act of Kindness Turns Day Around for Woman in a Wheelchair. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

SEPTEMBER

Clinicians, firefighters team up to provide mental health support for first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Senator Hassan, New Hampshire Delegation Welcomes More Than $1.5M in Federal Funding to Support Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Annual remembrance: Firefighters pay respects to members who died in the line of duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

Public invited to send off 25 Honor Flight veterans and first responder escorts at Manchester-Boston Regional Airportfor D.C. trip. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Nashua Citizens' Academy Began Monday With Fire Rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Manchester firefighters association gets $10K boost for annual coat drive for kids. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER

State seeking $13 million to relocate Lakes Region backup 911 center, fire dispatch. CLICK FOR ARTICE

Manchester honors mystery man who helped save fire captain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

DECEMBER

Senator Hassan bill to protect firefighters from PFAS to be signed into law. CLICK FOR ARTICLE