Glastonbury, CT former Company 1 Captain Steve Cowles has passed away.

FDNY firefighter Patrick Brady, Ladder 120, passed away after collapsing while working on the roof of a fire building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Falmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Litchfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/E-One mini-pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Hamden Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon pumper for Engine 2.

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typoon 1500/470/100' RMA for Truck 4.

Newfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Metalfab 1500/2000 for Engine 2.

Portland Fire Department has assigned a 2003 Ford F-550/E-One mini pumper with 1000 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank to Engine 14 on Cushing's Island. The truck previously served with Raymond, ME Fire Department and was delivered to the island via Portland Fire's Marine Unit.

MASSACHUSETTS

Agawam Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2250/500/100' RM Tower for Tower 1.

Lenox Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be retained as a 2nd ambulance.

Mattapoisett Fire Department has acquired a 2008 Pierce/Quantum 1500/500/30F 105' RMA for Ladder 1. This is the departments first ladder truck and it previously served with the Madison, WI Fire Department.

Natick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 100' RMA for Ladder 1.

Pelham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner 114SD Plus 6x4/ Hélie/Almac 1250/3400 elliptical tanker for Tanker 1.

Taunton Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 pumper for Engine 9.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Loudon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Pittsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2.

RHODE ISLAND

Hope and Jackson Fire Department in Scituate has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Firefighter Bruce Wonson has retired after 31 years of service.

Wakefield Fire Chief Mike Sullivan has retired after 41 years of service. Deputy Chief Tom Purcell has been appointed as the new fire chief.

RHODE ISLAND

Smithfield Fire Department has occupied their new Station 3 on Log Road.

MASSACHUSETTS

FDNY Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman died following a shift at the fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Raymond Fire Department has placed an order with SVI for a Rosenbauer Commander 2000/500/100' RM Tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Carver Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Impel-Ascendant 110' RM Tower with 1500 GPM pump.

Monterey Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a pumper-tanker with 1500 GPM pump and 2000 gallon water tank. Click For PDF Drawing

CONNECTICUT

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 105' RMA for Ladder 2.

MAINE

Frye Island Fire Department has acquired a 1996 E-One Cyclone pumper from Forestburgh, NY.

North Lakes Fire Department has acquired a 2002 Freightliner/4-Guys 1250/1500 for Engine 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Greenfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 1500/500/107’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Richmond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F for Engine 1. It replaces a 1999 KME.

South Deerfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/975/25F for Engine 2. It replaces a 1998 International/Farrar/Dingee.

Townsend Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/500/30F pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 3.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Medix MSV-II 170 ambulance for Paramedic 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Pawtucket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance for Rescue 1.

Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue ambulances for Rescue 3 and Rescue 4.

VERMONT

Pawlet Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550 300/200/5F for Attack 543.

MAINE

Frye Island has completed a renovation and expansion of their fire station.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northborough Engine 1's 2005 E-One has been sold to the Upper Lake, MI Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. A new Pierce pumper is currently on order.

Somerville Lieutenant Blanca Alcaraz has retired after 27 years of service.

VERMONT

Rockingham- Rockingham, Bellows Falls and Saxtons River have merged into one Rockingham Fire Department.

Weathersfield- Ascutney and Weathersfield have merged into one Weathersfield Fire Department.

Billerica, MA retired Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ferraro passed away from occupational cancer.

Braintree, MA retired Deputy Chief Michael Carlino passed away.

Gloucester, MA retired Deputy Fire Chief Steve Barusso passed away.

Walpole, MA retired Captain Carl Silvernail passed away.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ipswich Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck.

RHODE ISLAND

Warwick Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a 2nd E-One top mount pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan MetroStar ER 1500/750 for Squad 115.

Stamford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 2 and a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 7.

MAINE

Levant Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME Aherns Fox 1871 1750/1000 for Engine 441. It replaces a 1994 International/KME pumper and a 2001 Freightliner/American LaFrance rescue. The rescue was then acquired by the Eagle Lake Fire Department, also in Maine.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dracut Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 95' MM Tower for Tower 1. It replaces a 1998 E-One 110' RMA.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Brentwood Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3000 for Tanker 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bedford Fire Department has broken ground on their new fire station. Currest estimate calls for completion in the fall of 2026.

VERMONT

Saint Albans Town Fire Department marks 50 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stowe Fire Department and Stowe Rescue have merged into one agency, Stowe Fire and Rescue.

MAINE

Edgecomb Fire Department insurance rating improves. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lewiston-Auburn’s 911 dispatch eyes move to Auburn Hall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rockland: Combined Public Safety Building idea tabled, Rockland continues search for new property. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River EMS seeks a 'final home.' City torn between leasing or buying a building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Replacement for Taunton's Weir Fire Station will be in new location. Where and why? CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Most MA fire departments staffing don't meet standards: Why it matters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Milton, MA Firefighter Danio Thomas passed away from Occupational Cancer.

Milford, MA retired Firefighter Robert D. Lorenzo has passed away from occupational cancer.

Watertown, MA retired Firefighter Joseph C. Ridenti has passed away.

Barre City, VT retired Fire Chief Peter John passed away.

Berlin, VT former Fire Chief Albie Lewis passed away.

CONNECTICUT

Glastonbury Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2025 Spartan/Marion pumpers for Squad 12 and Squad 33.

Torrington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 for Engine 1.

Willington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/2014 LifeLine 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 513. The box was refurbished and remounted from Ambulance 513's 2014 Ford F-550.

MAINE

Charlotte Fire Department has acquired Middleton NH's former 2003 International/KME 1250/1000.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Pierce 1500/1800 for Tender 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Sandwich Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Sudbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan FC94/Fouts 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Yarmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-350/CET 4x4 300/300/10F for Forestry 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Danville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T880/Rosenbauer 1250/3900 for Tanker 1. It will replace Engine 2's 1993 International/3D.

Holderness Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

Middleton Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Freightliner/US Fire Apparatus 1500/1500 as Engine 4. It replaces Engine 1's 2003 International/KME.

Nashua Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Arrow XT 105' RMA for Ladder 1.

Stratham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 1500/1250/40A for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Natick Firefighter/Paramedic FF Glynnis Lee has retired after 24+ years of service.

Plymouth Engine 7's 2013 E-One Cyclone II 1500/750/30A has returned to service after being refurbished.

Rowley Fire Department welcomes six new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

CONNECTICUT

Stamford Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a 95' Aerialscope.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Lee Fire Department has on order a 2025 KME Panther Flex Pumper 1500/1000 with a Cummins X12 500 HP Motor and an Allison EVS 4000 Transmission for Engine 2. This is a stock unit and delivery is expected in early 2026.

CONNECTICUT

Windsor Locks Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Seagrave Marauder heavy rescue with remounted 1997 body.

MAINE

Cape Elizabeth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/C.E.T. 1250/300 for Engine 61. The current Engine 61 will be reassigned to Squad 62.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boylston Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD/Horton 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 1.

Littleton Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet 5500HD/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance as Medic 1.

VERMONT

Newport City Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Smeal 1500/2500 for Engine 3.

Active duty Framingham, MA Firefighter Keith Cashman passed away. He was a 15 year veteran of the department.

Retired Newton, MA Captain Michael Proia passed away on October 1st.

MASSACHUSETTS

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Tower.

MAINE

Winter Harbor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts 2000 gallon tanker for Tanker 631.

MASSACHUSETTS

Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills Fire in Barnstable has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulances for Ambulance 2 and Ambulance 3.

Hardwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Ferrara 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Millbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/KME 3000 gallon tanker for Tanker 1.

Northfield Fire Department recently placed into service a 2009 International/Pierce Contender Walk-Around rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served with the Massena, NY Fire Department as Rescue 213.

Warren Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T-480/Dependable 1500/3000/30F for Tanker 1.

Watertown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/500/30F for Engine 1 and a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Brookline Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Alexis 1500/750 for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Barre Town EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford Transit/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 7.

Brandon Area Rescue Squad has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-350/Crestline ambulance for Rescue 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Devens Fire Department is set to occupy their new fire station located at 270 Barnum Road.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Greenfield Fire Chief LaCourse has retired. Chaz Babb has been appointed as the new chief.

VERMONT

Rockingham- on November 1st, the 3 independent departments serving the community will merge into one municipal department, Rockingham Fire and Rescue. Bellows Falls, Rockingham Vol Fire, and Saxtons River will be consolodated into this new department. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

MASSACHUSETTS

Charlemont and Rowe to hire shared fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dennis, MA retired Captain Wayne Condon passed away from occupational cancer.

Waldoboro, ME retired Fire Chief Richard Glidden passed away on September 16th at the age of 92. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Idaho Department of Lands Firefighter Isabella Oscarso was killed by a falling tree at a controlled burn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

The Danvers Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/750 pumper. Delivery is expected in the spring of 2027.

CONNECTICUT

Baltic Fire Engine Co #1 has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 524.

The University Of Connecticut Fire/Rescue at Storrs has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T480/Fouts walk-in rescue for Special Hazards 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Barre Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

Charlemont Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-106/Spencer 1500/1000 pumper.

Hubbardston Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts 1500/3000 for Tanker 1.

Templeton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner SD 108/Toyne 4x4 400/2000 for Tanker 1.

Topsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Waltham Fire Department is set to take delivery of three (3) 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1250/500/30F pumpers for Engine 2, Engine 4 and Engine 7.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan Metrostar/4 Guys 1500/1800 for Engine 1.

Belmont Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Lebanon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 11. It replaces Engine 2's 2006 E-One.

RHODE ISLAND

Harmony Fire District has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Fouts 1000/2000 for Tanker 2.

MAINE

Mars Hill Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ashland Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Bourne Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

Dunstable Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

Lynnfield Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Surrey Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

RHODE ISLAND

Exeter Volunteer Fire Co #2 has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Providence Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new ambulance.

The Rhode Island Fire Academy has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper.

VERMONT

Peacham Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

The Vermont Fire Academy has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new quint type ladder truck.

Bridgeport, CT retired Assistant Chief Manny Firpi passed away.

Gloucester, MA retired Firefighter Billy Griffin passed away.

CONNECTICUT

Danielson and South Killingly in Killingly are set to take delivery of 2025 E-One pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 165 respectively.

MASSACHUSETTS

Charlton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Marion walk around rescue for Rescue 1.

Rowe Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner FL-M106/Firovac 1000/2500 tanker for Tender 303. The body and tank were built by V-Tec in 2005 and mounted to a 1982 Mack R chassis. In addition to being refurbished and remounted, Firevac added the 1000 GPM pump.

Saugus Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower for Tower 1.

Wendell Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 for Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Walpole Ladder 1's 1997 Simon-Duplex has been removed from service with no replacement currently planned.

Priest River, ID Firefighter J. Hank Hester, 70, died while battling a wildfire in Arizona. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Plainfield Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper and a Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100' MM Tower.

CONNECTICUT

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 5.

Middlebury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Velocity 1250/2500/100F for Engine 5.

MASSACHUSETTS

Acushnet Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Spartan/KME 1500/1000 as Engine 2.

Cheshire Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

Easton Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Fouts FB-94 1500/1000 for Engine 11 and a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 11.

New Bedford EMS recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 7.

Quincy Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Spartan FC-94/Fouts 1500/1000 pumpers for Engine 3 and Engine 4.

Salem Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/Firematic BRAT 24hp/300w/10f for Squad 1.

Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100’ MMA Tower for Truck 1.

Tewksbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Wareham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Firematic 1250/300.

Westfield Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 International MV/Pierce 1500/725/25F pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 5 and two (2) 2024 Freightliner M2 106/Life Line ambulances for Med 30 and Med 40.

Westwood Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Milford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 for Engine 3.

DeKalb County, GA Master Firefighter Preston Fant, 53, the father of five, was rescued by colleagues at a fire scene and rushed to a hospital where he then passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Celestine, IN Firefighter Luke Gehlhausen, 41, killed in crash responding to a fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance.

MAINE

Fort Kent Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen 100' MM twr for Tower Ladder 1.

Van Buren Fire recently acquired a 2005 American Lafrance 1500/750 for Engine 2. It previously served in Orachard Park, NY.

West Frankfort Fire Department recently acquired a 1988 Pierce Dash 1000/750 for Engine 2. It previously served with the US Navy and Winter Harbor.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston Fire is in the process of taking delivery of a new 38' MoooseBoat for Marine 2. The current Marine 2, the Father Dan, will become a spare. MetalCraft also just launched a new 70' fireboat that is expected to be delivered to the city by year's end. This will replace the current Marine 1.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 2 and a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' RMA for Ladder 1. A 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 100' MM Tower is also set to be delivered for Ladder 3. This will conclude the large apparatus order for the city.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bethlehem Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

RHODE ISLAND

West Greenwich EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Barre City Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

Derby Line Fire Department has aquired a 2002 International/E-One rescue for Rescue 2. It previously served with the Underhill-Jericho, VT Fire Department.

Troy Fire Department has acquired a used E-One 75' quint. No other info about the truck at this time.

MASSACHUSETTS

Franklin Fire Chief James McLaughlin has retired and Battalion Chief Charles Allen has been appointed as the new fire chief. This is the first time in 40 years that Franklin has appointed a fire chief from within the ranks.

Medway Fire Chief Jeff Lynch has retired after 50 years of service. Deputy Chief Michael Fasolino has been appointed as the new fire chief and Captain Thomas Irwin has been promoted to deputy chief.

Sterling, MA Firefighter/EMT Jack Bonazzoli, 23, died in an off-duty vehicle accident.

CONNECTICUT

Mystic Fire Dist in Groton has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 110' RMA ladder truck.

CONNECTICUT

Quinebaug Fire in Thompson has acquired a 2012 Ford F-550 BRX 350/300 for Service 183. It previously served with the US Forest Service.

MAINE

Raymond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 for Squad 38.

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 5.

Malden Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 pumpers for Engine 3 and Engine 4.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Boston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

Milford EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 25.

VERMONT

Bradford Fire Department has purchased a HME Ahrens-Fox Spectr II 1500/1000 stock pumper.

Tri-Village Fire Department has acquired a 1998 Spartan/US Tanker 1250/750/12B for Engine 2. It previously served in Clinton, CT.

MASSACHUSETTS

Somerville's new Station 2 at Assembly Row has officially opened. As a result Engine 2 has moved from HQ to the new station. Engine 1 has moved to headquarters and Engine 5 has been reactivated and now runs with Tower 1.

Winthrop Fire Chief Scott Wiley retired after 34 Years of Service. Former Deputy Chief Steve Calandra has been announced as the new permanent Fire Chief.

MAINE

Lincoln County Maine Firefighters Recognized for Service, Dedication. CLICK FOR ARTICLE