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2023 NEW HAMPSHIRE APPARATUS ORDERS AND FUNDING

Alton Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper tanker with 10 wheel chassis. Sep 2022.

Amherst Fire has placed an order with Toyne for a pumper built on a Spartan chassis. April 2023.

Andover Fire has placed an order with 4-Guys pumper built on a Spartan MetroStar chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 1800 gallon tank. It will replace Engine 1's 1998 International/Smeal and delivery is expected in mid to late 2025. May 2023.

Barnstead Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Rosenbauer Cobra 88' mid-mount platform. Additional features include: Cummins X15 500hp motor, Allison 4000EVS transmission, 5-section aerial, 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank. Feb 2023.

Berlin Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce pumpe and a Pierce ladder truck. The pumper will be a Pierce Enforcer 4x4 with a 750 gallon water tank and a 1500 GPM Waterous pump. The aerial will be an Enforcer 105' steel aerial with no tank and no pump. This truck will also carry a full cascade system for filling air bottles. Feb 2023.

Berlin Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper. March 2023.

Bethlehem Fire has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a commercial chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. May 2023.

Bow Fire Department received funds to purchase a new brush truck. Mar 2022.

Bridgewater Fire has been approved funds to purchase a new ambulance for Ambulance 1. Mar 2022.

Brookline Fire Department has placed an order with Alexis for a rescue-pumper for Rescue 1. May 2023.

Canterbury Fire Department has received funds to purchase a new pumper to replace Engine 3's 1997 HME/Central States. Mar 2022.

Cheshire EMS has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for five (5) Wheeled Coach ambulances- two (2) Ford Transit type II ambulances, three (3) Ford E-350 Type III ambulances and 1 Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis for a total of six ambulances. Apr 2022.

Chichester Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper built on an HME 1871 MFDxL 12” raised roof Chassis. Features include: Cummins L9 370-HP Diesel Engine, Allison 3000 EVS Automatic Transmission, Hale 1500 gpm pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Jun 2022.

Concord Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 100' RM Tower. Aug 2022.

Deerfield Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper-tanker. March 2023.

Derry Fire Department has placed an order with Horton for a new ambulance built on an International 4300 chassis. Aug 2021.

Derry Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber 1500/1500 pumper/tanker. 2022.

Franconia Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pump. Features include and enclosed pump house, light tower, 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Jun 2022.

Freedom Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for a new rescue truck. Some information on the truck includes: International CV515 SFA 4x4 Cab Chassis, Alexis 12' Response 1 Rescue, Stokes Basket Compartment, Locking Roll-up Doors, Rub Rails - LED Lighted Ground and Warning, Knight LED Light Tower, 11' Murphy Ladder, Front/Rear, Trailer/Winch Hitch and Warn Zeon 10 Multi-Mount Winch. Apr 2022.

Fremont Fire has placed an order with Fouts Brothers for a 3000 gallon tanker built on a Kenworth chassis. April 2023.

Gilmanton Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper/tanker. Features include: Spartan Gladiator Cab and Chassis, 500HP Cummins X12 motor, Allison 4000 EVS transmission, Hale 1500 GPM pump, 2000 gallon water tank, 30 gallon foam tank, Foam Pro foam system, Task Force Tips Hurricane RC Monitor 1250 GPM, Zico hydraulic Ladder Rack and One (1) 10" x 10" square stainless steel Newton dump. Apr 2022.

Goffstown Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper. Features include a low hose bed, 1500 GPM Waterous pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Jun 2022.

Grantham Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an HME Ahrens-Fox 1871W Custom Pumper. It will feature a Cummins L9 - 450 HP motor, Allison 3000EVS Automatic transmission, Hale Q-Max 1750 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. Jul 2021.

Greenville Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an HME Ahrens-Fox 1871W Custom Pumper. Features include a 1500 GPM pump, 1206 gallon water tank, Cummins L9 - 450 HP motor and Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission. May 2022.

Hampton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One custom pumper. Jul 2022.

Holderness Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. March 2023.

Hooksett Fire Department has placed an order with Rosenbauer for a Commander EXT pumper. Features include: Rosenbauer Commander 65" Cab & 11" Raised Roof, Cummins Inc L9 450HP motor and Allison 3000EVS transmission, Hendrickson SteerTek front parabolic suspension and FireMaax rear air-ride, Fire Research Corporation 360-degree inView camera system, Hale Products 2000 GPM Q-Max fire pump with SmartFOAM 2.1A foam system, 1000 gallon UPF water tank w/ 20 gallon foam cell. Sep 2021.

Jackson Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an HME Ahrens-Fox custom pumper tanker. Features include: 1871W - MFDxl - 12" Custom Chassis, 6x4 Chassis Vocation, Cummins X12 - 500 HP motor, Allison 4000EVS Automatic Transmission, Two-Tone Cab Exterior Paint, 1750 GPM pump, 2400 gallon water tank, 30 gallon foam tank. Jun 2022.

Jaffrey Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM Waterous pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Aug 2022.

Keene Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. and Rosenbauer for a custom cab pumper/tanker built on a Commander chassis with Cummins X15 600HP motor. Features include extruded aluminum EXT body, Waterous 1500gpm pump, 2500 gallon water tank, electric drop down racks for 3000 gallon portable tank and ground ladders, right, left and rear electric dump chutes. Oct 2021.

Kensington Fire Department had funds approved to purchase a new ambulance. Mar 2022.

Lancaster voters approved funds to purchase two (2) new ambulances for the fire department. Mar 2022.

Lincoln Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon custom built pumper. March 2023.

Lisbon Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber pumper. Features will include a 1500gpm Waterous pump, 1000 gallon water tank, a Cummins L9 450hp motor, HiViz scene lighting and the Pierce Husky 3 foam system. Lisbon was able to take advantage of the Pierce BMP (Build My Pierce) program for a shorter than standard lead time. March 2023.

Marlborough Residents Approve New Fire Truck; $2.6M Operating Budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. March 2023.

Meredith Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper with 1250 gallon water tank and a Husky 3 foam system. April 2023.

Merrimac Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Mid-Mount Aerial Tower. This truck will feature a Hale 1500 GPM pump and a Cummins X12 500hp motor. May 2022.

Merrimack Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. May 2023.

Milford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank. May 2022.

Milford Fire has ordered a Pierce Saber 1500/1000 pumper. This is in addition to the Enforcer pumper ordered in 2022. April 2023.

Nashua Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Arrow XT pumper for Engine 2. Nov 2022.

Nashua Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce pumper for Engine 1 and a Pierce rear-mount ladder for Ladder 1. May 2023.

The New Hampshire Fire Academy has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles, Inc. for a Rosenbauer pumper on a 2024 International HV-607 chassis. Specs include a 3/16” aluminum body, 1250gpm Waterous pump, 750 gallon water tank, Class A foam system, hose reel, Whelen emergency and scene lighting and much more. May 2022.

New Hampton Fire Department has funding approved to puarchase a new ambulance. Mar 2020.

New Hampton Fire Department has funding approved to purchase a new pumper. Mar 2019.

Newport Fire Department has place an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1250 GPM Waterous pumper and 1000 gallon water tank. Jun 2022.

Ossipee Corner Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for a new Alexis pumper built on a Spartan Metro Star chassis. Features include a 1500 GPM pump, 1250 gallon water tank, 30 gallon foam tank, 450HP Cummins L9 motor and Allison 3000 EVS transmission. Jun 2022.

Pittsfield Fire Department has funds approved to purchase a new ambulance. Mar 2020.

Pittsfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new E-One custom pumper. Jul 2022.

Plaistow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Aerial Tower. Features include a Waterous 2000 GPM pump, on-board air system for the basket, two monitors at the tip, Pierce Husky 3 foam system and a Cummins X12 500hp motor. Apr 2022.

Plaistow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire & Rescue for a Ford E-450/Road Rescue Ultramedic ambulance. May 2022.

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire Apparatus for a Pierce Enforcer pumper. Features include a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallons of water, a double decker hose bed, with 1000' of LDH and 400' of 2.5" hose on the top deck and a large selection of preconnected hose lines on the lower deck. Apr 2022.

Rumney Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a Spartan chassis. March 2023.

Rye Fire Department have funds approved to purchase a new ambulance.

Rye Fire Department has on order a 2023 Ford F-600/E-One w/ 1250 GPM pump and 450 gallon water tank. It will be replacing Engine 1's 1993 International. Sep 2022.

Salem Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank for Engine 3. April 2023.

Sandown Fire Department has received a Federal grant in the amount of $496,885 for a Pumper Truck.

Springfield Fire has been approved funds to purchase a new pumper to replace Engine 2's 1998 GMC/Ferrara. Mar 2022.

Strafford Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for a an HME Ahrens-Fox Custom 3000 Gallon tanker with 1750 GPM pump. Additional features include: 1871W Custom Chassis, 6x4 Chassis Vocation, Stability Enhancement System, Cummins X12 - 500 HP motor and Allison 4000EVS Automatic Transmission. May 2022.

Stratham Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new Horton Type 1 ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. Mar 2022.

Troy Fire has been approved funds to purchase a new ambulance to replace Ambulance 1. Mar 2022.

Wakefield Fire Department has ordered a walk around HME Ahrens-Fox rescue built on an International Navistar MV607 chassis. Jun 2021.

Wilton Fire Department is in the process of purchasing a used ladder truck. No partiulars at this time. May 2023.

Winchester EMS has received funding to purchase a new ambulance to replace Ambulance 1. Mar 2022.




2023 NEW HAMPSHIRE APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

Antrim Fire Department recently placed into service a 1998 Stewart & Stevenson 200/200 as Forestry 1. Posted in April.

Concord Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulances. The units will be assigned to Ambulance 1 at Central Station and Ambulance 4 at Broadway Station. Posted in February.

Croydon Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 International HV/Dingee 2500 gallon tanker for Tanker 2. Posted in April.

Errol Fire Department has acquired a 2012 International/Rosenbauer 1250/750/30F for Engine 1. The unit previously served in Gardner, Mass. Posted in May.

Greenfield Fire has purchased a 2004 Seagrave 1500/500 pumper. It previously served in Pelham Manor, NY and has been designated Engine 1. Posted in March.

Litchfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F pumper for Engine 2. Posted in March.

Manchester Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Rosenbauer EXT Commander 1750/750 pumper for Engine 9. Posted in March.

Manchester Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Cyclone 100' RM Tower for Truck 1. Posted in April.

Monroe Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/2500 pumper-tanker for W-3. Posted in May.

New Boston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 has been reassigned to Ambulance 2 with that unit being disposed of. Posted in March.

North Conway Fire has taken delivery of 2023 E-One Typhoon heavy rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in May.

Pelham Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in March.

Peterborough Fire had acquired a 2007 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 5. It previously served in Stewart Manor, NY. Posted in May.

Salem Fire Department has taken delivery of the first of two 2023 International/Horton Model 623 ambulances. Posted in January.

Somersworth Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 5. Posted in April.

Stark Fire Department has acquired a 1989 Chevy C70/Phoenix for Forestry 1. It previously served with the US Forestry Service and the NH Division of Forest and Lands. Posted in May.

Stoddard Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom light rescue for Rescue 1. Posted in January.

Sutton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Dingee 500/1850 for Tank 1. Posted in May.

Tilton-Northfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Sutphen Monarch 1750/1000 pumper for Engine 1. Posted in February.

Whitefield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in March.

Windham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper for Engine 2. Posted in February.

Wolfeboro Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Seagrave Apollo 2000/500/105' RM tower for Truck 5. Posted in January.

Woodsville Fire in Haverhill has purchaed a 2000 American LaFrance Eagle/LTI 2000/300/100' RM Tower. It previously served with the Sunbury Fire Department in Pennsylvania. Posted in April.




2023 NEW HAMPSHIRE DEPARTMENT NEWS

Allenstown Fire had assumed the transporting ambulance duties for the community. They have placed into service a 2010 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance that had previously served in Eastham and Westwood, Mass as Ambulance 2. Posted in January.

Alton Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 27' Eastern with dual 250HP Suzuki Outboards and a 500gpm below-deck pump for Marine 1. Posted in May.

Andover Fire Chief Rene Lefebvre Retires After 49 Years in Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Berlin Assistant Fire Chief Peter Donovan retires after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.  

Bristol holds Groundbreaking for public safety building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.  

Candia and Deerfield Fire Departments have received a SAFER grant for Recruitment and Retention in the amount of $690,562. The grant will assist both departments with recruiting and retaining 24 call firefighters. The grant will pay for a Grant Administrator, 2-Recruitment and Retention coordinators, Pay recruits $15 per hour to obtain Fire 1/2/EMR, a Trailer mountable sign board, and gear. Posted in March.

Candia Fire Rescue 1's 2014 Ford F-550/EVI rescue has been sold to the Rose, NY District. Posted in May.

Charlestown Firefighter James Carter Retires After 50 Years of Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. 

Greenville Fire Department receives donation of tools. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Hopkinton Rescue has ceased all operation. Their van, ATV and boat were acquired by the Littleton NH Fire Department. Posted in May.

Manchester Fire has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-150 4X4 as Battalion 1. The 2018 Ford F-150 that was Battalion 1 has been reassigned to Battalion 2. Posted in March.

Manchester Fire has deactivated Battalion 2 and activated Squad 1. The 2018 Ford F-150 will be a city wide ALS response vehicle staffed 24/7. Posted in May.

Manchester Fire Department paramedics and EMTs can now fill in as substitute school nurses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Mason Fire Department recognizes standouts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Newport fire captain given new sledgehammer after using tool when diving into river to clear submerged car. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Plaistow Tanker 5's 1993 Pierce Arrow 1500/2500/75F has been sold to the Sevier County, TN Fire Department. Posted in April.

West Lebanon Fire Station Meets Familiar Resistance with New Proposed Location. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.




2023 NEW HAMPSHIRE OTHER NEWS

JANUARY

Epping Red Knights Firefighter Motorcycle Club Offering Fire Related Scholarship. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

First responder peer group encourages mental health support. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

Bartlett, Jackson Dispatchers Keep Services Running. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Exeter Firefighter and Veteran on Mission to Put Spotlight on PTSD. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State Fire Deaths So Far This Year Surpass 2022 Total. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APRIL

Nashua Man to Receive Civilian Honor of Heroism After Rescuing 97-Year-Old Woman From Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

In Moultonborough, not enough firefighters answer the call. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAY

Rescue Inc. in Vermont to provide backup ambulance services to Keene Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

	
	
	

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