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Stoneham Fire Dept Engine 1 challenge coin. If you are interested in purchasing, they are $20 shipped for 1, $35 for 2. Email or message me on Facebook if you wish to purchase. NortheastFirenews@gmail.com |
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DEATH NOTICESShrewsbury, MA retired Firefighter Walter Wagner has passed away. St. Lucie County, FL Firefighter/Paramedic Jarius Hodge, 26, passed away after falling ill on his shift. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Mexico Fire Department has placed an order with US Fire Apparatus for a pumper built on a Freightliner M2-112 chassis with a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. MASSACHUSETTS Westwood Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper. NEW HAMPSHIRE Weare Fire Department has on order a Rosenbauer pumper. RHODE ISLAND Harmony Fire Department has purchased a Freightliner 2000 gallon stock tanker. Delivery is expected in September.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Hartford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Fouts Bros pumper for Engine 10. MASSACHUSETTS Berlin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-350/Crestline ambulance for Medic 10. Fitchburg Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 110’ RMA for Ladder 1. Hanson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1. Haverhill Fire Department has placed into service a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 105’ RMA as Ladder 3. It previously served in Lowell as Ladder 4. Middleborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 4x4 1500/300/15F for Squad 1. Needham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RM Tower for Tower 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Hopkington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. New Boston Fire Department has re-mounted Utility 2's 2006 VRS rescue body to a new 2025 Ford F-550 chassis. Sanbornton Fire Department has taken delivery of a new brush truck built on a Ford F-550 chassis for Forestry 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT North Stonington Fire Department and North Stonington Ambulance have transitioned to Quinebaug Valley Dispatch. With this move, their call signs have changed to the following: NEW HAMPSHIRE Warren-Wentworth Ambulance has ceased operations as of July 2025. Warren and Wentworth will now receive EMS from Plymouth Fire Department.
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DEATH NOTICESPlainville, CT Firefighter Raymond Alan Moreau, 60, was struck and killed by a piece of equipment while working at a fire scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Active Duty Boston Firefighter John W. Evans, Jr. of Engine Company 55 passed away from occupational cancer. Murdo, SD Captain Nick Van Dam, 37, was killed when the tanker he was driving rolled over. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Littleton Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/1000 pumper. NEW HAMPSHIRE Henniker Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Chelsea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-112/E-One 1000/3000 for Tank 2. MASSACHUSETTS Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/20A/20B for Engine 1. Norwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 7. Rockland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500-750 for Engine 12. NEW HAMPSHIRE Deering Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 1. Manchester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander Walk-In heavy rescue for Rescue 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Hingham Fire Department has occupied their new Station 2 located at 335 Lincoln Street.
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DEATH NOTICESVan Dyne, WI, Firefighter Amie Lee, 61, Succumbs Following Injury at Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT East Farmington Fire has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity PUC 1500/750 pumper for Engine 10. MASSACHUSETTS Sheffield Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 2000/1000 pumper. Weston Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 95' RM Tower. NEW HAMPSHIRE Londonderry Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Velocity 100' RM Tower. Salem Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Ayer Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Chevrolet Suburban 4x4 paramedic unit as Medic 1. Lynn Fire Department has taken delivery of a two (2) 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/760/20F pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 9. VERMONT East Wallingford Fire Department has acquired a 1999 International/E-One 1250/1500. It previously served in Boykins, VA. Enosburgh Fire Department has purchased a 2015 Ford F-550/HME mini-evo 1500/400 for Engine 2. It previously served in Colchester, VT. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Woburn Engine 4 has been temporarily relocated to 4F Henshaw Street while their new station is being built. The new station will be built at the same location, 38 Central Street, as their old quarters.
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DEATH NOTICESBeauregard Fire Protection District, LA Firefighter Jonathan Ashworth, 23, was killed when his vehicle struck a tree. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Burlington Fire Department has place an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 pumper. Hadley Fire Department has place an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM/105' RM ladder truck. Lexington Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Freightliner/Marion heavy rescue as Rescue 2. It will be utilized as a USAR and tech rescue vehicle. The current Rescue 2, a 2017 Ford ambulance, is being repurposed as a new dive rescue vehicle. Mendon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 44. NEW HAMPSHIRE Chichester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME/Alexis 1500/1000 for Engine 2. VERMONT Sheldon Fire Department is taking delivery of a 2025 International/E-One 1500/1500/30F for Engine 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Revere Fire Department has opened the new Point of Pines firehouse located at 140 Lynnway. Engine 2 has been reactivated and will respond from this location. Somerville District Chief Frank Lee retired on July 17th after 41 years of service. (Congrats Frank, best wishes to you!)
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DEATH NOTICESDartmouth District 3, MA active duty firefighter Alan C. King passed away. Riverton, CT former Fire Chief Dwight “Dick” Ransom passed away on July 1st. Battalion Chief John Morrison of the Coeur d'Alene, ID Fire Department and Battalion Chief Frank J. Harwood of the Kootenai County, ID Fire & Rescue were shot and killed by a gunman while attempting to extinguish a wildfire on June 29th. Fire Fighter/Engineer David Tysdal of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department was also shot and is in critical condition. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Auburn Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1750/1000 pumper. Gray Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Everett Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 pumper. Plainville Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper. Uxbridge Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance. Uxbridge Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/1500 pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Colchester Fire Department has placed into service a 2015 Ford F550 4x4/QTAC/Shops - 250/100 as Forestry 1. The chassis had been obtained from the DPW and retrofit was performed by the department shops. Danbury Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-350/Shops 100/2200 as Brush 20. MASSACHUSETTS Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 Hybrid ambulance for Ambulance 3 (R25). Athol Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Toyne 4x4 240/300/8F as Brush 1. Barre Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Pierce 1500/2500 for Engine 1. Billerica EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 15. Clinton Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/CET 4x4 500/300/30F as Forestry 9. Dalton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance. Dedham Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Bulldog/CMG 4x4 315/300/10F as Squad 4. Easton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander T-Rex 2000/300 115’ MMA for Tower 11. Goshen Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2-112/Midwest 1500/2000/30F for Engine 3. Hinsdale Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner 114SD/Toyne 750/3000 for Tanker 1. Sharon Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/BRAT 4x4 240/300/10F as Brush 2. Templeton Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/CET 4x4 300/300/10F as Forestry 2. Winchendon Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-350/CET 4x4 300/300/10F as Forestry 1. Worcester Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2024 Chevy Tahoes for the district chiefs, Car 3 and Car 4. NEW HAMPSHIRE Hillsborough Fire Departmenet has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Pittsfield Fire Department has purchased a 2006 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/75’ RMA for Ladder 1. It previously served with the US Navy in Maryland. RHODE ISLAND Harrisville Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Boston EMS has named Bill Lessard as the new Superintendent. Bill has been with the agency for the last 38 years. Hyannis Captain Tim Lanman is retiring after 35+ years of service. New Bedford has named Deputy Chief Brian Medeiros as the next chief of the department. Salisbury Fire Department has promoted Captain Andrew Murphy to Deputy Fire Chief.
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DEATH NOTICESRetired Holbrook, MA Firefighter Eddie Baker has passed away from occupional related cancer. Malden, MA retired Firefighter Joseph P. Trigilio passed away at the age of 97.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Greene Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Freightliner/Rosenbauer rescue truck. Scarborough Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/750 pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Hudson Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant MM Tower. Lynnfield Fire Department has purchased a Spartan/E-One demo pumper from Greenwood EV. This will replaced the custom pumper that is currently on order. RHODE ISLAND East Providence Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 95' MM Tower.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Billerica Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/530 for Engine 5. Oxford Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Bulldog 4x4 300/400 as Forestry 2. NEW HAMPSHIRE Pittsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2. Richmond Fire has acquired a 2003 Pierce Saber 1250/1000 for Engine 1. It previously served in Covington, OH. RHODE ISLAND Central Coventry Fire has acquired a 1995 Pierce Saber 1250/750 for Engine 5, a reserve engine. The rig previously served in Berlin, Mass. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Easton EMS relocates as renovations to headquarters set to begin. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Marblehead Captain Thomas Rice has retired after 25 years of service.
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DEATH NOTICESNorth Andover, MA Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes passed away unexpectedly from a line of duty illness. Keene, NH Lieutenant Aaron Cooper, 50, passed away from occupational cancer. Everett, MA Firefighter Paul Messana passed away from occupational cancer. Carsonville, PA Fire Chief David Warfel, a state forestry supervisor, died a day after teaching wildland firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Riceville, NC Firefighter Violet Caramella, 25, died after being involved in a serious ATV crash during an exercise. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE York Beach Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One HP100 tower-ladder. MASSACHUSETTS Andover Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an International MV/Horton ambulance. Danvers Fire Department has been approved funds to purchase a new pumper for Engine 2. Specs are being finalized and an order is expected to be placed in July. Nantucket Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck on a single rear axle chassis. Sudbury Fire Department has placed an order with Bulldog for a Spartan FC94/Fouts 1500/1000 pumper and a Ford F-550/Braun Chief XL ambulance. Templeton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Greenwich Fire Department recently placed into service a 2004 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 as reserve Engine 12. It previously served as Key West, FL Engine 4. They have also swapped Engine 4 and Engine 8's apparatus. Engine 1 and Engine 8 have been redesignated Squad 1 and Squad 8 respectively. Manchester Fire Department has acquired a Sutphen 100' MM Tower and placed it into service as Truck 5. MASSACHUSETTS Adams Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 1. Berkley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1. Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-350/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 14. Hingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 1500/750/30F for Engine 3. Holbrook Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 for Ambulance 3. Newton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Mack MD/Morgan for the Special Operations Unit. Sandwich Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-150 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Southwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Stow Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth T880/Pierce 1250/3000/30A for Tanker 15. Wareham EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Amherst Fire Department has acquired a 2001 E-One Cyclone II 2000/300/95’ Tower for Tower 1. It previously served in Berea, KY. Barrington Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Ford F-450/Reading 300/100 as Forestry 3. Hollis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be reassigned to Ambulance 2. Wolfeboro Fire Department recently placed into service a 2020 Chevy 5500/Excellance ambulance as Ambulance 1. VERMONT Halifax Fire Department has acquired a 1989 GMC/Volvo/E One 1000/2500 for Tank 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Sanford Captain Scott Lizotte has retired after 33 years of service. MASSACHUSETTS Gloucester Lieutenant Doug MacArthur Jr has retired after 31 years of service. Methuen has selected Deputy Chief David Toto to be the new fire chief.
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PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS Walpole's 65th annual fire truck parade. The Walpole Fire Department and Night Before the Fourth Committee invite you to the 65th Night Before the Fourth Parade! The parade steps off at 6 PM, so don’t be late! Staging can be accessed from June Street, right onto East Street, and our personnel will assist you. CLICK FOR FLYER |
DEATH NOTICESRockport, MA active Captain Andrew Porter passed away unexpectedly on May 26th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
RHODE ISLAND Smithfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper for Engine 2.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Kittery Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Truck 1. MASSACHUSETTS Gloucester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International MV-607/Horton ambulance. NEW HAMPSHIRE Dover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/2025 Ward Rescue light rescue for Rescue 1. Portsmouth Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance as Ambulance 1. The former Ambulance 1 has been reassigned as reserve Ambulance 4. RHODE ISLAND Union Fire District in South Kingstown has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/1000/20F pumper. VERMONT Vergennes Fire Department has placed into service a 2003 Pierce Dash 1500/500/100’ RM Tower as Tower 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWSMASSACHUSETTS Methuen Fire Chief Tim Sheehy will retire in July after 32 years of service, including 10 as chief. VERMONT Burlington has named Deputy Chief Michael Curtin as the new Fire Chief, who will begin his new position starting July 1st. |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT MASSACHUSETTS |
DEATH NOTICESWoburn, MA retired Lieutenant Lawrence "Lonnie" Finn passed away. Brockton, MA retired Deputy Chief Timothy J. Murphy passed away on May 6th at the age of 71. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Laurel County, KY, Major Leslie Roger Leatherman died Responding to a deadly tornado. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cleveland, OH Fire Cadet Symeon Williams died at the fire academy after a medical emergency. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Baltimore, MD Firefighter Charles Mudra died after taking ill at the Baltimore Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Vinalhaven Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance. RHODE ISLAND Hope Jackson Fire District in Scituate is working on specifications for a new ladder truck. Smithfield Fire Department is drawing up specifications for a new pumper for Engine 2.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Bridgton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens Fox mini EVO 1500/300/15F. MASSACHUSETTS Dudley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen Monarch 2000/550/30B for Engine 3. Franklin Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet Express G3500/Micro Bird 14 passenger bus as a rehab unit. New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 4. Wales Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/4 Guys 1750/1000/10F for Engine 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Bristol Fire Department recently took deliver of a 2025 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 3. Campton-Thorton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2. Center Conway Fire Department has acquired a 2018 KME Panther 1500/1500/30F for Engine 4. It previously served at Haverhill Corner, NH Fire Department. Hanover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone II 1500/1500 for Engine 6. VERMONT Chester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/E-One 1500/3000 for Tanker 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Rumford Fire Department is now operating out of their new fire station located at 61 Falmouth Street. RHODE ISLAND Hope Jackson Fire in Scituate is working on plans for a new fire station. North Scituate Fire District is working on plans for a new fire station.
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PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS Nationwide fire truck shortage impacting Mass. departments. IAFF asks for investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |