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

MASSACHUSETTS

Watertown, MA Firefighter Matthew Callahan passed away on August 20th from occupational cancer.

Retired Methuen, MA Firefighter Keith J. Cormier passed away on August 23rd. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Former Sherborn, MA Fire Chief Francis A. Heffron has passed away.

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford E-350/Horton ambulance.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dracut's new E-One MM Tower has completed construction and will be delivered to the department after outfitting at the local dealer.

Holliston Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus for a Ford F/Custom Truck and Body ambulance.

Malden Engine 3 and Engine 4's new E-One have been completed and are being outfitted at the local dealer. Delivery is expected within the coming weeks.

Massport Fire/Rescue has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Rosenbauer Commander heavy rescue.

Quincy- Fouts has completed construction of 2 new pumpers for the department built with Spartan cabs. After outfitting locally, they will be delivered to the city and assigned to Engine 3 and Engine 4.

Saugus Fire's new Pierce MM Tower has been completed and will be delivered after outfitting at the local dealer.

CONNECTICUT

Broad Brook in East Windsor recently took delivery of a 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/2500/60F for Engine-Tank 139.

Old Saybrook Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2025 Chevy 5500 HD/Horton 4X2 ambulance.

MASSACHUSETTS

Athol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 7.

Newton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 KME Severe Service 1500/750 for Engine 7.

Oxford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Salem Fire Department has purchased a 2023 Dodge 5500/Firematic BRAT demo brush unit with a 300 gallon water tank and 10 gallon foam cell.

Upton Fire Department has placed into service a 1990 KME P-24 1000/600/55F 4x4 as Engine 4. It previously served with the West Virgina ANG 167th Airlift Fire Department.

Woburn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce stock pumper for Engine 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1250/600 for Engine 83.

RHODE ISLAND

Union Fire District in South Kingstown has taken delivery of 3 pumpers. Engine 10 is a 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750 with flat roof. Engine 13 is a 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750 with raised room. Engine 22 is a Spartan FC-94 custom 1500/1000.

Woonsocket Fire Department has placed into service a 1992 Simon-Duplex/LTI 110' RMA as Ladder 2. It previously served with the Watertown, CT Fire Department.

VERMONT

Morrisville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/E-One pumper for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Revere Acting Fire Chief James Cullen has been appointed as the permanent fire chief.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Northwood, NH Captain Christopher Brown, 42, had participated in forcible entry scenarios with Northwood firefighters before he was stricken. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Charlton Rescue 1's new Spartan/Marion heavy rescue has been completed at the factory and will be delivered after outfitting at the local dealer.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for two (2) Rosenbauer pumpers.

CONNECTICUT

Bradley International Airport has taken delivery of a 2025 Oshkosh Global Striker 3000 - 2000/3000/440F/550DC/50' Snozzle HRET for Rescue 11.

Waterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Gowans-Knight 1500/500 for Engine 11.

MAINE

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Epsom Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Chevy/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Winchester Fire Department recently placed into service a 2025 Ford F-350 4X4 - 300/250 as Brush 1.

CONNECTICUT

Hawleyville Fire District in Newtown has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Kingston Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a Spartan Metro Star-Gladiator 1500/1000 pumper.

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

Wilmington Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a Spartan S-180 1500/750 pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has on order an Oshkosh Striker 3000 ARFF unit. Delivery is expected in December 2025.

CONNECTICUT

Bridgeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-250 with cap for Battalion 1.

Hartford Fire Department has placed into service a 2nd 2024 Spartan/Fouts 1500/1000 as Engine 14. This pumper, along with Engine 10's new Spartan/Fouts, were stock units purchased by the department.

MAINE

South Thomaston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International HV607/E-One 1500/2650 for Tanker 52.

MASSACHUSETTS

Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of Ambulance 1's new 2025 Dodge Ram 5500 ambulance. The 2016 PL Custom body was refurbished and remounted to the new chassis.

Lynnfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1030 for Engine 1.

Phillipston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F for Engine 3.

Scituate Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Conway Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/1000 for Engine 2.

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

RHODE ISLAND

West Warwick Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 as Engine 1.

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) on August 11th. The 154' Fast Respnose Cutter will be based out of Kodiak, AK.

The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska on August 10th. The ship was acquired on December 20, 2024 from Edison Chouest Offshore. The former motor vessel Aiviq was completed in 2012 and is 360' long.

Shrewsbury, 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

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.

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 2024 Spartan/Fouts 1500/1000 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.

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:
Northing Stonington Fire: Station ID: Station 51, H-11 to Engine 151, H-12 to Engine 251, H-13 to Engine-Tank 351, H-14 to Engine 451, H-15 to Ladder 151, H-16 to Squad 51, H-17 to Rescue 151.
North Stonington Ambulance: H-100 to Ambulance 551 and H-101 to Ambulance 651

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Warren-Wentworth Ambulance has ceased operations as of July 2025. Warren and Wentworth will now receive EMS from Plymouth Fire Department.

Plainville, 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

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.

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.

MASSACHUSETTS

Hingham Fire Department has occupied their new Station 2 located at 335 Lincoln Street.

Van Dyne, WI, Firefighter Amie Lee, 61, Succumbs Following Injury at Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

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.

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.

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.

Beauregard Fire Protection District, LA Firefighter Jonathan Ashworth, 23, was killed when his vehicle struck a tree. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

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.

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.

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!)

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Springfield Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumper.

RHODE ISLAND

North Kingstown Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 2000/750 pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Woodbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/4 Guys 1250/2500 for Tanker 6.

MAINE

Blue Hill Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/4-Guys heavy rescue for Rescue 7.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Colebrook Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen/Dingee 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

RHODE ISLAND

Cumberland Fire Department recently acquired a 2001 E-One Cyclone II 1250/750 for reserve Engine 6. It previously served in Maynard, Mass.

Richmond-Carolina Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-450/CET 4x4 265/300 as Brush 614.

VERMONT

Hardwick Fire Department recenly placed into service a 2000 Seagrave Apollo 1500/150/105' RM Tower as Tower 6. It previously served in Troy, VT.

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynn Fire Department's Fayette Street Fire Station will close for renovation beginning the week of July 7th. A temporary fire station will be utilized at 19 Porter Street (former Thurgood Marshal Middle School). Engine 5 and Ladder 1 will be relocated to the temporary station while H-1 will be reolcated to Engine 9's firehouse. The renovation is expected to last 1 year.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Dover Fire Department has made the following promotions:
Deputy Chief - Brendan Driscoll
Battalion Chief - Craig Chabot
Battalion Chief - Keith Irwin
Battalion Chief - Craig Comeau
Battalion Chief - Marc Plante
Captain - Josh Ambrose
Captain - Matt Adams
Lieutenant - Matt McLean

Dartmouth 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

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.

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.

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.