Gloucester, MA retired Lieutenant Dan Kennedy passed away from injuries received in a vehicle accident. Dan had only recently retired and was known for his work with veterans and mental health.

Fall River, MA retired Lieutenant Thomas Moore passed away on February 9th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Cambridge, MA retired Firefighter Joseph S. Pimental passed away at the age of 87.

White Level NC Firefighter/Safety Officer Dale Malone, 66, died after suffering a medical emergency in a department vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Westfield Fire in Middletown has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity 1500/300/100' RM tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Westford Fire Department has placed an order with Fleetmasters for a Seagrave Marauder 1500/750 pumper.

VERMONT

Guilford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 2000 gallon pumper-tanker.

MAINE

Corinna Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 351.

Kennbunkport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Darley 1500/300/CAFFS for Squad 11.

Otisfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner M2/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 4.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Barrington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 ambulance (unknown manufacturer of body at this time) for Ambulance 1.

Kingston Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun Chief XL ambulance for Ambulance 2.

RHODE ISLAND

East Burrillville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-500/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 1.

CONNECTICUT

Norwich suspends Yantic Fire Department due to contract dispute. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard is to commission the next Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), in Kodiak, Alaska on February 13th.

Boston retired Firefighter Joseph A. Capobianco Sr passed away on January 30th at the age of 65. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Retired Lynn, MA Firefighter Rocco “Rocky” Brienzo passed away on January 30th at the age of 106.

CONNECTICUT

Westport Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus for a 2027 Spartan Gladiator 93’ Mid Mount Tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Swampscott Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' RM ladder truck.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Salem Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for an International/Road Rescue ambulance.

RHODE ISLAND

Cranston Fire Department currently has on order a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper with an expected delivery time of summer 2026.

CONNECTICUT

West Hartford Fire Department has placed into service a 2026 Pierce Velocity-Ascendant 2000/300/100' MM Tower as Truck 3.

MAINE

Augusta Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ferrara Inferno 1750/1000/30F for Engine 3.

Edgecomb Fire Department has purchased a 2005 American LaFrance 1500/1000 pumper. It will be designated Engine 51 and previously served in Taymouth Twp, MI.

MASSACHUSETTS

Colrain Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME Ahrens-Fox 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Holliston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Custom Trucks and Body Works Type I ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Massport Fire/Rescue at Logan Airport has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 Oshkosh Striker 8X8 ARFF unit with 4,500 gallons of water, 630 gallons of foam and 550 pounds of dry chemical. They will be assigned to Engine 3 and Engine 4. Engine 4's unit is also equipped with a 65' snozzle.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Medix MSV-II170 ambulance Paramedic 3.

Westborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen Monarch 1500/970/30F for Engine 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Andover has acquired a 2019 Ford F-350/AEV 4X4 ambulance.

Manchester Airport has taken delivery of a 2025 Oshkosh Striker 2000/3100/440F ARFF unit for EZ4.

Portsmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone Stainless Steel 1500/750 for Engine 3.

VERMONT

Weathersfield Fire Department has acquired a 2006 Freightliner/Spencer rescue truck for Rescue 1. It previously served in Cherry Grove, MI.

CONNECTICUT

Somers Fire Department has appointed G. Ray Stovall as the new fire chief.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bridgewater Fire Department has opened their new headquarters fire station located at 1185 Pleasant Street.

New Bedford Captain Norman Charbonneau and Firefighter Robert Kirby have retired after 30+ years and 20+ years of service respectively.

Retired Stoneham, MA Firefighter Kevin Wynne passed away on January 20th at the age of 84.

MAINE

Winthrop Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/500/105' RMA.

MASSACHUSETTS

Stoughton Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Somersworth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 2000 GPM, 100' RM Tower.

VERMONT

Williston Fire Department has on order an E-One eMAX 1500/1080 pumper.

MAINE

Madawaska’s new fire chief is a longtime paramedic and firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rockland Assistant Fire Chief Miceli retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Boston Fire Department has occupied their new headquarters station located at 63 Mont Vernon Road.

VERMONT

Bradford Selectboard appoints Nate Brooks as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Emergency calls are on the rise. Not enough Mainers are answering. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

JRMA may pull out of Rindge. Town says coverage won't lapse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Book by Jay Heath with New Hampshire fire photos. Click on the image for price and contract information.

Boston active duty Firefighter Robert Franklin of Tower-Ladder 10 passed away.

Boston retired Firefighter Edward Loder passed away.

Winchester, MA retired Firefigher Edward P. Murphy passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 76.

MAINE

Bangor Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a stock Pierce Saber 1500 GPM pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Auburn Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer pumper.

Middleton Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a 108' rear-mount ladder truck. Delivery is expected in the summer of 2027.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Portsmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 95' RM tower.

MAINE

Old Orchard Beach Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550 Braun Chief XL ambulance for Ambulance 74.

MASSACHUSETTS

Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/2025 PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Wellesley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/750/30F for Engine 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

Meredith Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1250 for Engine 3. It replaces a 1993 Pierce.

MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge Firefighter Lawrence M. Pacios has retired after 27 years of service.

Danvers Dispatcher Jamie Mondalto has retired after 25 years of service.

Gloucester Assistant Chief Bob Rivas has retired.

US COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned the newest fast response cutter USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161) on January 22nd in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Retired Cambridge, MA Lieutenant Brad Tenney passed away. He also served as President of the Cambridge Firefighters Local-30 and Secretary/Treasurer of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts.

Retired Boston Lieutenant Paul Finn passed away on January 5th. He served as a firefighter on Ladder 20 and Engine 21 and as a Lieutenant on Engine 56, Ladder 1, Engine 33, the Mobile Command Post, and Engine 8. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Retired Lynn, MA Lieutenant Donald Sullivan passed away on January 9th at the age of 92. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

MASSACHUSETTS

Bondsville Fire in Palmer has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber pumper.

Charlton Fire Departmenet has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Harwinton West Side Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-106/Helie 2450 gallon tanker for Tanker 10.

West Haven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 27.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northbridge Fire Departmenet has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Unruh light rescue for Squad 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Laconia Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Ladder 5.

VERMONT

Hyde Park Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2 106/Alexis 1500/1000/20F.

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynn District Chief John Lynch Sr. and his aide, Firefighter John Moloney have both retired after many years of service to the city.

RHODE ISLAND

Tiverton has sworn in former deputy chief Joshua Ferreira as the Interim Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Rehab Five celebrates 40 years of caring for firefighters and first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLES

NEW HAMPSHIRE

County-run EMS prepared to bridge gaps if others close. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Winchester considers axing its ambulance service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Cambridge, MA retired firefighter Paul W. Gallagher passed away from occupational cancer.

Gloucester, MA retired firefighter Rich Hilshey passed away.

Cal Fire/Riverside County, CA firefighter Danny Cook suffered a medical emergency while working a Nuevo house fire and passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Ludlow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper.

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

Orange Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper and a Pierce Enforcer low profile pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Weston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer non-walk in heavy rescue for Rescue 5.

MAINE

Limestone Fire Department recently purchased a 1995 International/Metalfab 1250/1000 for Engine 1. It previosly served in Lamoine, ME.

South Berwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1. They have also purchased a 2011 Ford E-350/Road Rescue for Ambulance 2 that previously served in Ogunquit. These deliveries are in preperation for assuming the ambulance service this summer.

MASSACHUSETTS

Braintree Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750 for Engine 4.

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

Randolph Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 4. This is an additional ambulance for the fleet.

Swansea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One 95' RM Tower for Tower-Ladder 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' RM Tower for Tower 1. The current 2013 Pierce tower will become a spare, replacing a 1992 E-One.

Hinsdale Fire Department has removed the Reading body from Utility 1's 2013 GMC 3500 HD and mounted a new 2025 Unruh Fire body.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current A1 is being retained by the department.

North Conway has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb has retired after 37 years of service.

Gloucester Acting Deputy Chief Matteo LoGrande has retired after 40 years of service.

Lawrence Lieutenant Jim Bizeaur has retired after 38 years of service.

Leominster Lieutenant Travis Vallee has retired after 25 years of service.

Natick Firefighter Scott Smith has retired after 25 years of service.

Revere Firefighter Frank Barry has retired after 29 years of service.

Fall River, MA 9-1-1 Dispatcher Scott Boyer passed away on December 20th at the age of 56.

Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter John D. Sousa has passed away at the age of 91.

Retired Brockton, MA Lieutenant Richard E. Piantoni passed away on December 18th at the age of 83. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Hamilton, MI Fire Chief David Haverdink, 74, died after being struck by a motor vehicle on the highway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

New Haven Fire Department has placed an order for one Seagrave Capitol 1500 gpm pumper and one Capitol 100' tractor drawn aerial. This is in addition to two Capitol pumpers and one Capitol 95' Aerialscope on order.

MAINE

Damariscotta Fire Departmenet has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 107' RM ladder truck.

Rumford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower.

CONNECTICUT

Trumbull Center Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One 100' RM ladder truck for Ladder 104.

MASSACHUSETTS

Wrentham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500//Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. It replaces a 2017 Dodge.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Merrimack Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 1.

Newport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. It replaces a 2011 Ford.

RHODE ISLAND

North Providence Fire Department has taken deliver of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 1.

VERMONT

East Dover Fire Department has acquired a 2007 Spartan/Marion pumper. No further info at this time.

MASSACHUSETTS

Chelmsford Captain Kevin O’Brien has retired after 32 years of service.

Gloucester Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb has retired after 37 years of service.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Atkinson Engine 1's 1992 Spartan/Central States has been removed from service. They currently have a Pierce Enforcer on order.

Retired Lincoln, MA Fire and Police Chief Allen M. Bowles passed away on December 8th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Fitzwilliam, NH retired Fire Chief Edwin Mattson Jr passed away. He was also a long time dispatcher/lieutenant with Fire Mutual Aid.

Phoenicia, NY Fire Commissioner Michael J. Ryan died during a search for a missing hiker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Lenox Fire Department has on order a Pierce Enforcer stock 100' low-profile ladder truck with 2000 GPM pump and 430 gallon water tank. Production has begun and delivery is expected in spring of 2026.

MAINE

Presque Isle Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Medic 18. It replaces a 2009 Ford ambulance.

West Gardiner Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 GMC 3500 utility for Squad 2. It replaces a 2011 Ford F-350 utility/brush.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bridgewater Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 3. It replaces a 2008 Pierce.

Granby Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. This delivery adds a 2nd ambulance to the fleet and does not replace any current vehicles.

Harvard Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Enfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 for Tanker 1.

Sunapee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Alexis 1500/1000/30F for Rescue 1. The current Rescue 1 will be reassigned as Engine 3.

Waterville Valley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Warwick Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulances for Rescue 4 and Rescue 5.

VERMONT

St. Johnsbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ferrara Inferno MVP pumper for Engine 1. This is the first of two pumpers ordered.

Norwood, MA Retired Firefighter Ed Williamson has passed away.

Merrimac, MA Retired Captain Wayne Walter Brooks, 86, passed away on October 31st.

MASSACHUSETTS

North Andover Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer RM ladder truck.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Fire Department has placed an order for a Pierce mid-mount tower.

MAINE

Milford Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Spartan FC94/E-One 1500/1000 as Engine 801.

MASSACHUSETTS

Acton Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Ford F-150 as Car 30, the shift commander's vehicle.

Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 2000/350/100' RM Tower for Tower 1. It replaces a 1988 Duplex/LTI.

Hyannis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 2000/500/107' RMA for Ladder 2.

New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulances for Medic 2 and Medic 4.

Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 1. This unit will be shared with Wrentham, but housed in Norfolk.

VERMONT

Fairlee Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 International/E-One pumper as Engine 6.

Newbrook Fire Department in Newfane has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/1000 for Engine 1. It replaces a 1985 Ford/Pierce.

Readsboro Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

RHODE ISLAND

Providence Fire Department has organized two impact ambulances, Rescue 8 and Rescue 9, to operate during peak hours. Rescue 8 will be staffed Monday-Thurday from 9AM until 7PM, with Rescue 9 being staffed from Thursday-Friday 9AM until 7PM. The ambulances being utilized are a 2011 Ford F-350/Horton and 2013 Ford F-350/Horton previously assigned to Rescue 3 and 4.

MASSACHUSETTS

Franklin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. The current A2 has been reassigned as A3.

Hamilton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3.

Mansfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 35. The current Rescue 35 will be reassigned as Rescue 34.

Northborough Fire Department recently placed into service a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 as Engine 1.

Rockland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current A1 will be reassigned as A3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Deerfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/KME 1500/2500 for Engine 3. It replaces Tanker 2's 1987 Ford.

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

VERMONT

Glover Fire Department has acquired Newport City Engine 1's 1998 HME/Ferrara 1250/1000. It will be assigned as Engine 1 and replace a 1997 Pierce that is currently out of service due to mechanical reasons.

MASSACHUSETTS

Plymouth Fire Department has reoccupied Station 5 at 827 State Road after a complete remodel and rehab.

Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter Thomas Levins passed away.

CONNECTICUT

New Hartford Fire Department has placed an order with Northeastern Fire Associates for a custom Spartan Metro Star pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. This pumper was originally ordered by a different department in 2023, which has cancelled their contract. Delivery expected Spring 2026.

CONNECTICUT

Cromwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom re-mounted ambulance for Ambulance 4C.

Somers Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 546.

Suffield Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-650 XLT/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 139-2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 2000/780 for Engine 2. The current Engine 2 will be reassigned to Engine 4.

Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Steele Fire Apparatus 750/500/20F brush breaker for Forest Fire 73.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Henniker Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/2016 PL Custom remount ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Anthony Fire District in Coventry has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/750/30F for Engine 1. It replaces a 2001 Ferrara.

MAINE

Lewiston Fire Department has occupied their new Station 5 located at 9 Captain Bazinet Way.