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Alstead Fire has aquired a 2012 Dodge D5500/PL Custom ambulance. It previously served in Charlestown, WV. Posted in October.

Amherst Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in August.

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

Antrim Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in November.

Bartlett Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 3. Posted in July.

Bedford Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in June.

Belmont Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-250 4X4 as Utility 1. Posted in November.

Brentwood Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in September.

Cheshire County EMS has taken delivery of a Ford F-350 4x4 Wheeled Coach Citimedic ambulance for Ambulance 7. Posted in August.

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.

Derry Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 International/Horton ambulance. Posted in December.

Epping Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in July.

Epping Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-250 4X4 as Utility 1. Posted in November.

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.

Freedom Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 International CV515 4×4/Alexis rescue truck for Rescue 1. Posted in August.

Grantham Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 HME Ahrens Fox 1750/1000/30F for Engine 2. Posted in August.

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.

Greenland Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in July.

Hooksett Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in July.

Hooksett Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000 for Engine 2. Posted in November.

Hudson Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Excellance ambulance for Medic 2. Posted in August.

Hudson Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Excellance ambulance for Medic 1. The current Medic 1 will be reassigned to Medic 3. Posted in October.

Keene Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/2500/30A for Tanker 1. Posted in September.

Lancaster Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-450/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in August.

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

Littleton Fire has acquired a 2008 Ford F-450/AEV ambulance that previously served in Franconia. Posted in September.

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.

New Ipswich Fire has purchased a 2007 Spartan/Crimson 1500/1250 pumper. It previously served as Engine 5 in Groton, MA. Posted in November.

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.

Randolph Fire has acquired a 1996 Ford 4000 gallon tanker. Posted in September.

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

Sandwich Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1250/2000 for Engine 2. Posted in November.

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.

Stark Fire Department has acquired a 1993 American Lafrance 1250/1000 for Engine 1. It previously served in Jefferson, Maine. Posted in December.

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.

Troy Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in November.

West Ossipee Fire has taken delivery of a 2010 Pierce Velocity/1986 Baker 95’ Aerialscope for Tower 1. It previously served in Sayville, NY. Posted in July.

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

Winchester EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in June.

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.

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.

Atkinson changes fire chief to full time position. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

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. 

Claremont Fire Department's Jim Chamberlain is the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.  

Derry's aging forestry tanker to get new chassis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.  

Derry firefighter certified for service excellence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Grantham Fire Department's new Engine Ready for Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

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.

Lebanon seeks support for new downtown fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Lebanon new fire station won't come cheap. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Littleton Fire Rescue honored by state With EMS Unit of Year Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

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.

Manchester Fire Department has opened their new Station 9 at 575 Calef Road. Posted in October.

Manchester Fire swears in Tenley Gillett as newest firefighter; department saved her life in 2016. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Manchester Fire Department celebrates donations leading to new cardiac monitor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Manchester Truck 6's 2019 E-One Cyclone II/Bronto 135' Skylift has been placed permanently out of service due to safety concerns after being frozen last winter a fire. It is not known at this time what the final disposition of this truck will be. They are currently running with Truck 4's 2006 E-One Cyclone II/Bronto 114's Skylift. Also, Manchester Truck 1's 2023 E-One 100' Tower is out of service for the forseeable future due to multiple mechanical issues. They are currently running with Truck 3's 2020 E-One Typhoon 1750/500/100' RMA. Posted in November.

Manchester Fire Chief Cashin swears in new ‘Ignitable Liquid D Detection K9' O'Lana the fire dog. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

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

New Boston receives $9.2M for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

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

North Conway Firefighter Dale Hamilton has retired after 60 years with the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Pease runways reopen after fire department leases ARFF truck following apparatus mechanical problems. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

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

Portsmouth Fire receives donated antique fire truck from nonprofit group. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Salem Fire Chief Lawrence Best to retire on August 31st. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Salem hires interim fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Swanzey's plan to contract with Cheshire EMS could limit other towns' options. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

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

Wilton Fire Department has sold their 2015 Spartan Metrostar/Valley rescue to Shelburne, Ontario Canada. Posted in August.

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

JULY

New Hampshire is first state to partner with ‘PFAS Annihilator' to destroy firefighting foams. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four New Hampshire fire departments receive Federal grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

AUGUST

Four rural New Hampshire fire departments to receive federal funding for equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

In Concord, Camp Fully Involved helps ‘Fuel the fire that makes them want to be in the fire service'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New law aims to help New Hampshire firefighters with occupational cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Drone near New Ipswich emergency scene keeps medical helicopter from taking off, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Keene council OKs negotiation of 90-day contract with Rescue Inc. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Laconia Fire Department hosts 9-year-old's birthday party after fire at family home, saves birthday cake. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

SEPTEMBER

Families remember those lost at New Hampshire Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Ipswich and Greenville firehouses pull together for fellow firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

For those interested in local fire department histories, Gary Ledoux recently published a detailed book on the history of the Nashua, NH Fire Department. For more information and to order visit: CLICK HERE

County announces leadership changes at top ranks of Cheshire EMS. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER>

Wilton's antique muster truck stays in town and finds new home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters organize parade in Keene with pink fire truck for girl battling cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICE

Tributes Pour in Honoring Captain Mike Clark. CLICK FOR ARTICLE