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Week of September 28, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Somerville, MA retired Firefighter Nicholas A. Pagliuca passed away on September 23rd. He was appointed to Somerville Fire on May 25, 1969 and retired on July 1, 2001.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

Waldoboro has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 2000 GPM pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Hanson has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

Middleborough has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1500 pumper.

Stow has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Cornish has taken delivery of a 2010 International PayStar 6X6/2026 Firovac 3500 gallon for Tanker 3.

Farmington has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 6.

MASSACHUSETTS

Swampscott has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 100' RMA.

Westwood has taken delivery of a 2026 International/Bulldog AWD 1500/500 for Squad 1.

Yarmouth has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Cyclone 1500/750 for Engine 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Belmont has taken delivery of a 2026 HME Ahrens-Fox 1871 - 1500/1000.

Berlin has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 105' RMA for Ladder 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Hopkins Hill in Coventry has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 6.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Lisbon has been awarded a Federal grant for a brush truck.

Seymour has been awarded a Federal grant for an ambulance.

MAINE

Calais has been awarded a Federal grant for a quint type ladder truck.

Cooper has been awarded a Federal grant for a pumper.

St. Albans has been awarded a Federal grant for a tanker.

Sweden has been awarded a Federal grant for a tanker.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bourne has been awarded a Federal grant for a tanker.

Hancock has been awarded a Federal grant for a pumper.

Holbrook has been awarded a Federal grant for a brush truck.

North Adams Ambulance has been awarded a Federal grant for ambulance.

North Adams has been awarded a Federal grant for a pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hancock has been awarded a Federal grant for a tanker.

RHODE ISLAND

Central Coventry has been awarded a Federal grant for an ambulance.

Woonsocket has been awarded a Federal grant for a ladder truck.

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MASSACHUSETTS




Week of September 21, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Rockport has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumper.

RHODE ISLAND

Exeter Fire Department #2 has placed an order with Allegiance for a Kenworth T-800/Pierce 1500/3000 tanker.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

East Hartford has taken delivery of a 2026 Seagrave Capitol 95' Aerialscope for Tower Ladder 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 6.

Longmeadow has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/1030 for Engine 3.

Massport at Logan Airport has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Rosenbauer 4x4 1250/300/25F for Squad 1.

Stockbridge recently placed into service a 2026 KME Severe Service 2000/1000/30F as Engine 2.

West Stockbridge recently took delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Fouts 4x4 1500/300/15F for Rescue 32-3.

Weymouth has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

Wilbraham has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford E-450/Medix ambulance for Medic 1.

Winchendon has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Campton-Thornton has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 4.

Francestown has taken delivery of a 2026 KME Severe Service 1500/1000/20F for Engine 2.

Hill has acquired a 1996 Pierce Dash 1250/500 for Engine 1. It previously served with the Naugatuck, CT Fire Department.

VERMONT

Townshend has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon pumper for Engine 2.

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MASSACHUSETTS

NEW HAMPSHIRE




Week of September 14, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Courtesy Gloucester, MA Local 762:
Gloucester Firefighters Local 762 extends our deepest condolences to the family and friends of retired Gloucester Firefighter James "Jim" Griffin. Jim proudly served the Gloucester Fire Department for 30 years and was one of those firefighters who truly loved the job. Much of his career was spent assigned to Rescue 1, where he became a familiar face to generations of Gloucester residents and firefighters. Jim took great pride in serving the city and in being part of the fire service. He was known as a steady, dependable firefighter who treated people with kindness and respect, whether he was helping someone on an emergency call or simply talking with them around town. For those who worked alongside him, Jim represented what the job is supposed to be. His many years on the rescue squad left a lasting impact on both the department and the community he served. The members of Local 762 are proud to remember Jim as one of our own and are grateful for his decades of service to Gloucester.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

Weston has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Clinton has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

Salem has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' RM ladder truck.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Cromwell has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 4B.

MAINE

Belgrade has taken delivery of a light rescue built on a 2026 Ford F-550 chassis for Rescue 6.

Milbridge is set to take delivery of a 2026 International CV/K & T Fire Equipment walk-in rescue.

North Haven recently placed into service a 2008 Spartan MetroStar/Toyne 4X4 rescue pumper as Squad 1. It previously served the Lower Saucon Twp, PA Fire Department.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boxborough has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T480/Dependable 1250/3000 for Tanker 65.

Charlton has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Leverett has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth T480/Fouts 1500/3000 for Engine 2.

Nantucket has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

Revere has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/570/30A pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 4.

Upton has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Med 2.

RHODE ISLAND

Newport has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

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U.S. COAST GUARD

Courtesy of the U.S. Coast Guard: The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest Fast Response Cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Jeffrey Palazzo (WPC 1163), during a ceremony in New York City on Sept. 12. The event marked the ship’s entry into active service.
The cutter’s namesake, Jeffrey Palazzo, was a New York City firefighter and Coast Guard reservist who made the ultimate sacrifice while responding to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks at the World Trade Center.
The Jeffrey Palazzo is the 63rd Fast Response Cutter in active service. It will be the fifth vessel of its class homeported in Guam. It joins cutters Vincent Danz, Myrtle Hazard, Oliver Henry, and Frederick Hatch.
Palazzo joined the Coast Guard in 1988 and was stationed in Rockaway, New York. During his career, he responded to multiple high-profile incidents and large-scale emergencies.
In 1993, Palazzo was on the first Coast Guard boat to discover the Golden Venture, a cargo ship that ran aground carrying more than 200 Chinese immigrants. He was credited with saving dozens of lives.
After eight years of active-duty service, Palazzo joined the New York City Fire Department while continuing to serve in the Coast Guard Reserve. In early 2001, he earned a position with Staten Island’s elite Rescue Company 5.
On Sept. 11, 2001, Palazzo responded to the World Trade Center as part of the city’s emergency response. He and 10 fellow members of Rescue Company 5 made the ultimate sacrifice that day.
The Jeffrey Palazzo will execute Coast Guard missions across Oceania, including maritime security operations, search and rescue, countering illegal fishing, and strengthening partnerships with Pacific Island nations.
All Fast Response Cutters are named after an enlisted Coast Guard hero who performed extraordinary service in the line of duty. The newly commissioned cutter honors Palazzo’s memory and the legacy of all first responders who gave their lives on 9/11.




Week of September 7, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

From the Addison, VT Fire Department: It is with deepest regret and great sorrow the Addison Volunteer Fire Department announces the passing of 10-year member and current Second Assistant Chief, Phillip Stearns at the age of 49. He joined the department in 2016 and was elected as Captain in 2019. After 3 years as captain he was elected as Second Assistant Chief in 2022.
He also served as a member of the Vergennes Fire Department for 15 years starting as a cadet in 1993.
Phil was a dedicated member of the department, responding to almost every call we had. For the last several years he has had the most training hours in the department. He took pride in the department and was always willing to take on anything that was asked of him.
Phil’s dedication to make the department stronger was unmatched. His openness and willingness to teach others made him the person new members knew they could go to with any questions.
Chief Stearns will be greatly missed by the fire service and the community he served. The void he leaves will be impossible to fill.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Wellston, OK Firefighter Joe Flake died after suffering a medical issue at a brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Canaan currently has on order an International/Alexis rescue-pumper and an E-One Typhoon 1500/2500 pumper-tanker.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Chester recently placed into service a 2025 Spartan/Marion 2000/1000 as Engine 1.

Georgetown has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Smeal 1500/500/75' RMA for Ladder 31.

MAINE

Brooks has placed into service a 1995 Spartan/Smeal 1500/1000 as Engine 1. It previously served with the Northfield Fire Company in Litchfield, CT.

MASSACHUSETTS

Essex has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth T-480/Fouts 1500/3000 for Tanker 1.

Marion has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Bulldog 4x4 300/750 brush breaker for Breaker 127.

Peabody has taken delivery of the 2nd 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 which will be assigned to Engine 5.

RHODE ISLAND

Cranston has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 6.

Newport recently acquired a 1988 Ford F-800/E-One air supply unit. It had previously served with the Anthony Fire District in Coventry.

VERMONT

Shaftsbury has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/2400/30F pumper-tanker.




Week of August 31, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Officer David Taylor, 36, Died Evacuating Residents from Oklahoma Wildfire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Amesbury has placed an order with Greenwood EV for two (2) Spartan FC-94/E-One pumpers.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Arundel has taken delivery of a 2026 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/2500/30A for Tank 47.

Lisbon has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Squad 8.

Mexico has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner M2-112/US Fire Apparatus 1500/1000/30F for Engine 20.

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Smeal 1500/750/75F for Engine 9.

Saugus has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 for Engine 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hooksett has taken delivery of a 2026 International HX620/Alexis 1500/3000 for Tanker 2.

Manchester has taken delivery of a 2026 Rosenbauer Cobra 100' MM Tower for Truck 7.

RHODE ISLAND

Newport has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 for Engine 2.

VERMONT

Newport Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2026 Chevy/Crestline ambulance. It will be assigned to Newport 8.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Hallowell has appointed Theodore Marshall as the new fire chief. He previously served with the Augusta Fire Department and the Maine Forest Service.

Sweden dedicates new multimillion-dollar fire station after decades of planning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Wells has appointed Andrew R. Turcotte as the new fire chief. Prior to his appointment, he served with the Falmouth and Westbrook Fire Departments as well as LifeFlight of Maine.

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynn Engine 5, Ladder 1, and H-1 have moved back into their Fayette Street station after a 13 month long renovation.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester retires 154-year-old fire alarm telegraph system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of August 24, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Courtesy of the Saugus Firefighters Local 1003:
It is with the deepest sadness and regret that the Saugus Firefighters announce the passing of Lieutenant Damian M. Drella (Saugus K-7 & Citywide 251).
After 39 years of dedicated service to the Town of Saugus, Lieutenant Drella lost his courageous battle with occupational cancer.
An avid fire buff, fire photographer, and DC Rentals communications expert, Lieutenant Drella was well known and deeply respected throughout the Northeast and beyond. His service to Saugus began in 1987 as a part-time dispatcher. In 1991, he was appointed as a full-time firefighter by Town Manager Ed Collins.
Throughout his firefighting career, Lieutenant Drella earned several commendations for lifesaving actions, crisis mitigation, and evidence collection through photography. In 2025, he was awarded the Thomas R. Linskey Award of Merit, the highest departmental award a member can receive, recognizing his extraordinary contributions to the entire fire community through his photography and his dedication to sharing our stories.
Lieutenant Drella taught us all to never be afraid to “take the picture” — to capture the moment, create a lasting memory, and, often, share a much-needed laugh.
His dedication to the fire service, his friendship, his photographs, and the countless memories he created within our department, as a loving father and grandfather will live on for years to come.
His sacrifice and 39 years of service to the Town of Saugus and the fire service will never be forgotten.
God bless you Lieutenant, rest easy. We'll take it from here.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

U.S. Forest Service Crew Member Randy Lupe, 62, from the San Carlos Apache Indian Reservation in Arizona, died while working at the Frijoles Fire in NM. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Meaux-Nunez, LA Firefighter Robert Hughes and a passenger were ejected while responding to a call in his personal vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Dedham has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

Plympton has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-450/Horton ambulance.

Sudbury has placed an order with Bulldog Fire and Emergency Apparatus for a stock KME Panther 1500/1000 pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Bridgewater has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford/Horton ambulance.

Milford has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/470/100' RMA for Ladder 2 and a 2026 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Medic 2.

MAINE

Norridgewock has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Pierce Responder 1250/1000 for Engine 22.

MASSACHUSETTS

Andover has taken delivery of a 2026 International MV/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Boston has taken delivery of six (6) 2026 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F pumpers for Engines 3, 4, 7, 16, 41 and 53.

Holliston has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Custom Trucks and Body Works 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Wilbraham has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan MetroStar/Spencer 1500/1250 for Engine 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bedford has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Lee recently took delivery of a 2026 Spartan/KME 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

RHODE ISLAND

Barrington has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Chittenden has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/1500 for Engine 2.




Week of August 17, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

The Taunton, MA Fire Department has announced the death of active duty firefighter Kyle A. Machado. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

The Marshfield, MA Fire Department has announced the death of active duty captain William Shields.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

Plainville has placed an order with Bulldog for two (2) Spartan FB-94/Fouts pumpers.

MASSACHUSETTS

Uxbridge has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 2000 GPM - 100' MM Tower.

RHODE ISLAND

Jamestown has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Quint.

Johnston has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Quint.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Farmington recently acquired a 2009 Pierce Impel PUC pumper for spare Engine 8. It previously served in Bowleys Quarters, MD and Carroll Manor, MD.

West Redding has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Marion 1500/1000 for Squad 21.

MASSACHUSETTS

Agawam has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulances.

Berlin has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Saber 1500/1500/25F for Engine 2.

Lancaster has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Princeton has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

West Boylston has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth T-480/Fouts 4x4 1000/2000 for Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Wilton Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

MAINE

Bangor has appointed Deputy Chief Eric Pelletier as the new fire chief.




Week of August 10, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Helicopter Pilots Chris Anderson and Miles Elliott were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter crashed at the Widemount 2 Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Amesbury has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

Bernardston has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce PUC pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

University of Connecticut recently took delivery of a 2026 Ford E-450/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 8 at the Farmington location.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boxborough has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Osage 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Peabody has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3. A 2nd Pierce Enforcer for Engine 5 will be delivered in the coming weeks.

Swansea Ambulance Corps has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

RHODE ISLAND

Moosup Valley Fire Co in Foster has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Custom Truck & Body Works 1500/300 for Unit 2.

Smithfield has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/2013 PL Custom 4X4 remount ambulance for Rescue 1.

Tiverton has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Bethel has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner 108SD/Rosenbauer 4X4 pumper for Engine 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Clinton Fire Department recently occupied their new fire station located at 26 Baker Street.

MASSACHUSETTS

Sandisfield- in June, Station 1 on South Main Street was closed and apparatus was relocated to Headquarters. The lease for the land the station sits on was canceled/not renewed.




Week of August 3, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Active Duty Quincy, MA Firefighter Brian E. Snow passed away.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Weston has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One eMax pumper-tanker.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Torrington recently placed into service a 2005 Ferrara Ignitor 1500/1000 as Engine 5. It previously served in New Hartford.

MAINE

Gardiner recently took delivery of a 2026 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/1000 for Engine 2.

Greene has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2/Rosenbauer walk-in rescue.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA ladder trucks for Ladder 4 and Ladder 15. Boston also is set to take delivery of six (6) E-One Typhoon pumpers for Engines 3, 4, 7, 16, 41 and 53.

Manchester By The Sea has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 1.

Westborough has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 2.

RHODE ISLAND

East Greenwich has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 2.

Providence has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Bradford recently moved into their new fire station located at 353 East Road.

MASSACHUSETTS

Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi has retired after 32 years of combined service between Agawam and Springfield. Miguel M. Rivera has been appointed as the new commissioner, having previously served as the Deputy Chief of Operations.




Week of July 27, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Greenfield, MA Captain John D. Whitney passed away from occupational cancer.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Wildland Firefighter Nathan Matthews, 43, died of burns suffered in the June 27 incident that claimed three fellow Rifle Helitack crew members. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

Mars Hill has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One tanker built on a Freightliner 4-door chassis.

MASSACHUSETTS

Douglas has placed an order with Bulldog for a Kenworth T-480/Fouts 1500/3000 tanker.

Oxford has placed an order with Allegiance for a Kenworth T-880/Pierce 1500/3000 tanker.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper.

Hanover has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1250/500/100' RM Tower.

VERMONT

Fairfax has placed an order with Allegiance for a Freightliner/Pierce tanker.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

New Hartford has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Marion 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

MASSACHUSETTS

Hingham has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Firematic B.R.A.T. 20HP/300/10F for Forestry 1.

Massport-Logan Airport has taken delivery of a 2026 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1500/220F for Engine 1 at Logan International Airport.

VERMONT

Fairfax has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce pumper for Engine 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Stevenson Fire Engine 302's 2009 Sutphen has been refurbished by Gowans-Knight with a new rescue style body.




Week of July 20, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Russell, MA former Chief Niles LaValley has passed away.

From the Methuen, MA Fire Department:
Chief Dave Toto and the men and women of the Methuen Fire Department mourn the loss of Retired Firefighter Peter "Pete" O'Loughlin who passed away on July 6 at age 68. Pete was a dedicated firefighter known for his passion for service and sly sense of humor. Those who served with Pete remember him as a driven and motivated firefighter, always there when needed and ready to help a fellow firefighter or resident in need. His love of the job was always evident as he came to the station each day with a tireless work ethic. We send our prayers and condolences to Pete's family, loved ones, and may friends.

From the Greenfield, MA Fire Chief: It is with profound sadness that I regret to announce the line-of-duty death of retired Captain John D. Whitney following his courageous battle with occupational cancer.
Captain Whitney was appointed as a full-time firefighter on February 4, 2001, and was promoted to the permanent rank of Captain on September 1, 2011. He retired from active service on May 23, 2026, due to a diagnosis of occupational cancer.
Captain Whitney was a respected officer, mentor, colleague, and friend. His leadership, experience, and dedication left a lasting impact on the Greenfield Fire Department and on the many firefighters who had the privilege of serving alongside him.
On behalf of the entire Greenfield Fire Department, I extend our deepest sympathies to John’s family, friends, and all those whose lives he touched. I ask that you keep the Whitney family and the members of our department in your thoughts during this extraordinarily difficult time.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

East Haddam Fire Department has placed and order for two (2) Spartan/4-Guys pumpers with delivery expected in 3rd quarter of 2028.

MASSACHUSETTS

Leverett Fire Department has purchased a stock Fouts 3,000 gallon tanker from Bulldog Fire.

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper. This adds on to the 2 pumpers, 1 quint, and 1 tower that are currently on order.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Franklin Fire Department has placed an order for a Spartan/4-Guys rescue pumper with delivery expected in 3rd quarter of 2028.

RHODE ISLAND

Portsmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Woodbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Gowans-Knight walk-around rescue for Rescue 3.

MAINE

Cumberland Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 104.

Oxford Fire/Rescue has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Alexis 1500/275 for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Sharon Fire has remounted Ambulance 3's 2016 Life Line body to a new 2024 Ford F-550 4X4 chassis.

Whitman Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Firematic B.R.A.T. brush truck for Forest Fire 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Atkinson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000/15A for Engine 2.

Canterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 1.

VERMONT

Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 International/E-One 2500/1500 for Engine 1.

Underhill-Jericho Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 International/E-One 4X4 for Engine 4.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine has retired.

Haverhill Lieutenant Roger Moses has retired after 33+ years of service.

Randolph has appointed Paul C. Frew as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Auburn Fire has mounted a new body to Forestry 1's 2015 Ford F-350.




Week of July 13, 2026

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Active Everett, MA Firefighter John B. Benoit passed away from occupational cancer. John was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Ashby, MA retired Firefighter Matthew C. Peeler passed away.
From the Ashby Fire Chief: Matt served the Ashby Fire Department with dedication for 17 years, joining the department in 1967 and serving until his retirement in 1985. Throughout his years of service, he exemplified the commitment to community that has long defined the Ashby Fire Department.
Beyond his service to the department, Matt was a lifelong public servant and a pillar of the Ashby community. Whether through his work as a local business owner, volunteer, church member, Meals on Wheels driver, or countless other acts of service, he devoted his life to helping others. His strong work ethic, quiet humility, and unwavering commitment to his community left a lasting impact on all who knew him.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Fire Aviation Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, died when his helicopter crashed during the Ouray, CO, Wildfire Operation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Deep Creek, MD Volunteer Fire Company Chief Engineer Eugene Cervi died hours after he assisted at a water rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

New Haven Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a 4th Capitol pumper, 2nd Capitol 100' tractor drawn ladder truck, and an Attacker heavy rescue.

MASSACHUSETTS

North Reading Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 105' RM ladder truck.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Stockton Springs Fire Department hs acquired a 2002 Pierce Saber heavy rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served in San Bernardino, CA.

MASSACHUSETTS

Natick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/945/45A/40B for Engine 1.

Wilmington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/750.

Wrentham Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Bulldog/Darley Fast Attack 4X4 375/200 for Squad 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Farmington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Nashua Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/750 for Engine 1.

Plymouth Fire and Rescue has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Saber 2000/2500 for Engine 3.

Rye Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 1.

VERMONT

Sutton Vol Fire Department recently acquired a 2001 Ford F-550/E-One/Superior Super Lynx 750/300 for Engine 41. It previously served in Lincoln, ME and Ruby, NY.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynnfield Fire Department has sent Tower 1's 2007 Seagrave Marauder II 100' MM tower out for complete refurbishment. They will be borrowing the Saugus spare ladder in the interim.




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