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DEATH NOTICESRetired Portland, ME Firefighter Michael John Constantine Sr., passed away on May 25th at the age of 75. CLICK FOR OBITUARY LODD- 25 year old Firefighter James Muller of the Irmo, SC Fire Department lost his life running to save others in a massive fire at an apartment complex in Columbia. Flames engulfed the building, and the structure collapsed, trapping firefighters inside. 6 other firefighters were transported to the hospital. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Newport Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Norridgewock Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Freightliner/Pierce Responder 1250/1000 pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Fitchburg Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck. Needham Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' quint tower. Sterling Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for Ford F-550/Horton ambulance. VERMONT Hyde Park Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region Fire Apparatus for an Alexis pumper built on a Freightliner M2 106 chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and FoamLogix system. 
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1500 for Engine-Tank 154. New Fairfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550 4x4/PL Custom ambulance for 91-1. MASSACHUSETTS Bolton Fire has placed into service a 1998 Stewart & Stevenson MTV 6x6 125/600 as Forestry 7. It previously served in Dalton, Mass. Chicopee Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance as Med 5. Dalton Fire District Expects July Delivery of Ladder Truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Montgomery Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Spartan ERV 1500/1800 for Tanker 1. RHODE ISLAND North Providence Fire has placed into service a 2019 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance as Rescue 2. It previously served in Owego, NY. VERMONT Arlington Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/E-One 1250/1250 for Engine-Tank 75. Bridport Fire recently placed into service a 2003 American LaFrance heavy rescue at Utility 1. It previously served in Clay, NY as Rescue 3. Cornwall Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Dingee 1500/1200 for Engine 1. The former Engine 1 was reassigned to Engine 2. Williston Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Rescue 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT UConn Fire Chief Inducted into Connecticut Firefighters Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Peabody has named Deputy Jay Dowling to replace retiring Chief Joe Daly. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 9 People Displaced By Building Fire In Bridgeport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter injured while fighting East Hartford blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person Hospitalized, Families Displaced After Apartment Fire in Naugatuck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rapidly-Burning Fire Destroys Large Garage in North Branford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews continue cleanup after fire rips through abandoned building in Waterbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Explosion at salvage yard in Freeport; Man rushed to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Historic schoolhouse destroyed after fire in Limington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters continue to check for hot spots following Moscow, Caratunk brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE St. Albans home destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: Deadly Waterville fire caused by improperly discarded smoking material. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Andover Home Destroyed After Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman Rescued From Heavy Fire in Boston Building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Boston: Two People Rescued in Dorchester Triple-Decker Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter, worker hospitalized after blaze tears through Boston recycling plant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dozens Displaced, Several Pets Rescued From Fire at Multi-Story Building in Boston's Brighton Neighborhood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Massive fire engulfs two multi-family homes in Brockton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mirror sparks fire in outdoor shower at home on Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Balloons sparked large Chelmsford brush fire, power outages. CLICK FOR ARTICLE House destroyed, cat missing after fire in Framingham, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Part of ceiling collapsed as crews put out attic fire in Springfield's Indian Orchard neighborhood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Massive fire engulfs Uxbridge home on Memorial Day. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE 5 firefighters suffer minor injuries after Manchester house fire; 10 residents displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Manchester fire displaces 9. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Coventry firefighter seriously wounded after ceiling collapse, glass impalement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire rips through Lincoln home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Four displaced in North Providence fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2-alarm fire damages Westerly home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Addison County man faces arson charge after setting fire to a home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car goes up in flames on Interstate 89 in Chittenden County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hot embers sparked brush fire in Essex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters trapped while battling Williston camper fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT MAINE Cinematography student wins school awards for Skowhegan Fire Department documentary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Brick by brick, this North Andover teen is building Lego firetrucks from every department in the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE US COAST GUARD The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned the newest Fast Response Cutter, the USCGC Maurice Jester (WPC-1152), in Rhode Island on June 1st. The Maurice Jester is the 3rd out of six new FRC's being assigned to Sector Boston. The U.S. Coast Guard has decommissioned the USCGC Sanible (WPB-1312) after 37 years of service. The 110' Island Class cutter had been assigned to Sector Southern New England at Woods Hole, MA. |
DEATH NOTICESRob Halloran, longtime Worcester firefighter, dies after cancer battle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Norwood, MA Firefighter Jim Flaherty passed away on May 22nd. Jim was also well known in the local fire buff community. Former Kensington, CT Volunteer Firefighter Joann May Sekscenski passed away on May 19th at the age of 77. CLICK FOR OBITUARY The U.S. Fire Administration is reporting the following line of duty death: Groesbeck, TX Vol Lieutenant Richard Michael Hempel, 53. On Monday, May 8, 2023, Lieutenant Richard Michael Hempel responded to an EMS call at a residence. On Tuesday morning, May 9, 2023, he began to feel ill and became unresponsive. 9-1-1 was immediately dispatched and he was transported to the Limestone Medical Center where he was pronounced deceased from an apparent heart attack. Lieutenant Hempel was also a paramedic for the Limestone Medical Center. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT West Hartford has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity 100' MM Tower.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT East Putnam Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Kenworth/Fouts 1250/3000 for Tank 179. MAINE West Paris Fire had acquired former Augusta, ME Engine 6's 1985 E-One Hurricane. It has been designated Engine 5. MASSACHUSETTS Bourne Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 135 and Ambulance 136. Douglas Fire has taken delivery of a 2020 Ford F-550/2023 Bulldog 4x4 250/300 for Brush 1. The current Brush 1 will have the skid unit removed and be utilized as a utility vehicle. Goshen Fire has placed into service a 2011 Dodge Ram 4500/AEV 4x4 as Rescue 1. It previously served with Highlan Ambulance. Lanesborough Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 5. Spencer Rescue has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Peterborough Fire had acquired a 2007 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 5. It previously served in Stewart Manor, NY. Sutton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Dingee 500/1850 for Tank 1. RHODE ISLAND Warwick Fire has taken delivery of 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Brockton, MA FAO Bob Myers has retired after 17 plus years in Brockton Fire Alarm. Falmouth Voters Pass Initiative To Hire 14 Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The Malden Fire Department has announced the following promotions: Chief of Department Stephen Froio, Deputy Chief Keith Buchanan, Deputy Chief James Dockery, Deputy Chief Richard Menard, Captain Bradford Bianchi, Captain. Sean Cadigan, Captain Richard Smith, Lieutenant Derrick Power, Lieutenant Eric Savage, Lieutenant Rodriguez Exilus, Lieutenant Devon Perry. The have also sworn in the following new hires: FF John Hanley, FF Jared Downey, FF Nicholas Rodriguez, FF Brian Hoff, and FF George Mazzeo. Rockport honors EMT, christens rescue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Pawtucket Fire Department launches new rescue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Officials Say Smoking Material Started Fire That Displaced 14 in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family Displaced After Garage Fire in Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in residential building in Hartford kills 1, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mountain Climber Badly Hurt After Falling In Southington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE First responders rescue woman who fell from Camden Hills State Park climbing cliff. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Father, daughter rescued from burning home in Hallowell by good Samaritan, police officer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hancock Point home destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One injured in shed fire in Lewiston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dog suspected of accidentally sparking fire at Madison home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mother and Three Minor Children Escape Jefferson Blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person dead, 3 injured after fire at Waterville apartment for senior residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Two-alarm fire in commercial building in Dunstable. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys building under renovation in Freetown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Explosion at Kingston Home Sends 1 Person to Hospital With Serious Injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver rushed to the hospital after crashing into Spicket River in Lawrence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 14 people, including 2 children, displaced after house fire in Lawrence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Seven people left homeless after fire in apartment complex in Leominster. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Destroys Popular YMCA Pool Clubhouse in Plainville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Police officer, off-duty firefighter help residents escape from burning Somerville triple-decker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple fire departments respond to Wareham gas leak, brush fire at the same time. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Firefighters Arrived To Milford Home With Fire And Smoke Showing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews returned to forest fire in Shelburne for second day. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fireworks used to ignite mailbox of Sanbornton fire chief, police say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Orphaned bear cub rescued by Concord and Webster firefighters, wildlife officers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Fire damages Kirkbrae Country Club in Lincoln. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in Tiverton apartment complex's laundry room. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews knock down fire at Woonsocket duplex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT House fire in Fairfax. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver killed in Route 7 crash in Ferrisburgh. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vermont State Police investigating suspicious U-Haul truck fire in Jay. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 man critically injured in Morristown fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters battle several blazes along train tracks in Northeast Kingdom. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car fire shuts down I-89 in Sharon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
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DEATH NOTICESLODD- Worcester, MA active duty Firefighter Robert Halloran passed away from occupational cancer. Tolland, CT Fire Department Mourning Loss Of Captain Dennis Carlson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Newton, MA Lieutenant Robert P. Vona passed away on May 12th at the age of 86.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Watertown Fire Department has placed an order with C&S Specialty for a ladder truck built by Toyne on a Spartan chassis w/ 100' rear mount aerial. Weston Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer non-walkthrough heavy rescue. MASSACHUSETTS Stoughton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. NEW HAMPSHIRE 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.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Canton Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Bruan ambulance for Car 10. Cromwell Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1250/750/25F for Squad 1. MASSACHUSETTS Falmouth Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 34. Freetown Fire recently placed into service a 1978 Ford F-750/Farrar 4x4 250/750 as Breaker 1. It previously served in Wareham and Marion, MA. Sterling Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Alexis 4x4 400/275 for Squad 2. NEW HAMPSHIRE Errol Fire Department has acquired a 2012 International/Rosenbauer 1250/750/30F for Engine 1. The unit previously served in Gardner, Mass. North Conway Fire has taken delivery of 2023 E-One Typhoon heavy rescue for Rescue 1. RHODE ISLAND Lake Mishnock has placed into service a 1974 AM General/2023 Dept. Build 6x6 250/750/10F as Brush 1. It previously served in Plympton and West Bridgewater, MA. Smithfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Tiverton Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Warren Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x4 125/200/5F for Brush 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Ellsworth will use $1.2M grant to recruit and train volunteer firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Waterville fire captain in critical condition following cardiac event and car crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Ashby Fire Headquarters has completed an addition with renovation of the existing bays. Boston announces plan for new fire station in South Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Granby firefighter performs lifesaving CPR while on vacation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Longmeadow Fire has refurbished Squad 4's 2005 Ford F-550/Toyne 125/300. The rescue body was removed and sold to Springfield with a new brush body added and skid unit. The designation has been changed from Squad 4 to Brush 1. Springfield Fire holds Special badge pinning ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Alton Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 27' Eastern with dual 250HP Suzuki Outboards and a 500gpm below-deck pump for Marine 1. Candia Fire Rescue 1's 2014 Ford F-550/EVI rescue has been sold to the Rose, NY District. RHODE ISLAND Providence Fire's newest fire truck damaged during house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Dog Dies After Fire Tears Through Bristol Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two families displaced, cats rescued from Derby fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple fire departments respond to reported shed explosion, fire in East Haddam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Suspect detained in Hartford apartment complex fire that displaced seven families. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Damages Abate's Apizza in New Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Several Elderly Residents Rescued From Norwalk Senior Housing Facility Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Truck explodes and catches fire in Augusta, but no injuries were reported. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bridgton man dies in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hampden boy alerts family about fire that destroyed home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Investigators work to account for everyone after fire at hotel in Kittery. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Large fire breaks out at Maine's largest landfill in Old Town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two young men accidentally started brush fire in Raymond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle fire at Topsham waste management company. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Person Jumped From Second Story Window to Escape Fire in Brockton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Window washer rescued in Brookline after hanging from 12th floor of apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Food Delivery Driver Helps Residents Escape Fire in Danvers Mobile Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews put out garage, car fire in Easthampton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Framingham Firefighters Battle Brush Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 5 people displaced as Gloucester firefighters quickly douse fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Massive house fire destroys home in Hull. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battled brush fire close to homes in Lynn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: Lynn Brush Fires Were Intentionally Set, Investigators Say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire forces couple from Malden home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mashpee man dies in outside fire likely started by open burning, DA says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Condemned North Adams Apartment Building Burns to the Ground. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Flames Rip Through House in Watertown; Postal Worker Warns Neighbors. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Pickup Truck Fire Extinguished On Route 106 In Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Diesel Fuel Leaks From Tractor-Trailer Truck In Concord After Crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews put out three separate brush fires at Nashua park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Crews battle large fire in Providence neighborhood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE South Kingstown Brush Fire Requires 30 Firefighters To Contain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Milkman saves dog from Smithfield house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Recycling truck catches fire in Shelburne. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Sons of fallen New Haven firefighter create lemonade stand in father's honor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Tragedy led Standish fire crew to upgrade equipment that saved a life days later. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS 9/11 Flag Visited Marion and Mattapoisett Fire Stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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DEATH NOTICESNew Bedford, MA active duty firefighter John Almeida Jr passed away on May 4th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Longtime Hinesburg, VT firefighter Eric Spivack died suddenly at the age of 63. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Portsmouth, RI Lieutenant John C. Martin Jr passed away on May 8th at the age of 88. CLICK FOR OBITUARY
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Torrington Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. NEW HAMPSHIRE 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. Brookline Fire Department has placed an order with Alexis for a rescue-pumper for Rescue 1. Merrimack Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. Correction on the previously posted Milford order. The 2nd pumper ordered is a Pierce Saber 1500/1000 which differs then the Enforcer PUC pumper ordered 1st. 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. Wilton Fire Department is in the process of purchasing a used ladder truck. No partiulars at this time. VERMONT Pittsfield Fire has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One quick attack pumper built on a Ford F-550 chassis.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Provincetown Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 596. NEW HAMPSHIRE Monroe Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/2500 pumper-tanker for W-3. 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. RHODE ISLAND Lincoln has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Providence Fire has purchased two (2) 2016 Pierce Impel 1500/500 pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 8. They previously served in Kansas City, MO. Warwick Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 3. VERMONT Halifax Fire has purchased a 1993 Mack R/3D 500/2000 pumper-tanker. It had previously served in Rowe, Mass. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Caribou Fire Department Names Brian Lajoie as New Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Sabattus Fire Chief Troy Cailler has resigned from the department. MASSACHUSETTS Falmouth Fire had placed into service a 2023 Ford Expedition as C-28, the shift commander's vehicle. Southborough's former Headquarters Station on Main Street was demolished on May 8th. The station was closed in 2019 when the department moved into the new quarters. The land where the former station sat is now privately owned. West Barnstable Fire Chief Joe Maruca will retire after 30 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Bristol holds Groundbreaking for public safety building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hopkinton Rescue has ceased all operation. Their van, ATV and boat were acquired by the Littleton NH Fire Department. VERMONT Manchester Fire Department honors 50-year veteran at annual banquet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Hyde Park Fire has sold Engine 2's 2004 International 4400/E-One Tradition 1250/1000 to the Doon Fire Department in Iowa.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Investigators Search For Cause of Massive Fire at Abandoned Meriden Building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Madison firefighter injured battling house blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New London fire crews rescue driver after car found down an embankment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Abandoned building goes up in flames in North Windham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter Taken to Hospital After House Fire Extends to Multiple Cars in Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 7 People Displaced After Apartment Fire in Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Three taken to hospital after Bangor apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Buxton house fire caused by improperly discarded cigarette butts, fire chief says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Albion woman dies after being burned during attempt to start campfire in China. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys building in Kittery, officials call fire 'somewhat suspicious'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Children safe after fire burns Lisbon home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters rescue stranded swimmers in Ogunquit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Heavy Fire at Mixed-Use Building in Arlington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out at former Hawthorne Country Club in Dartmouth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Brush fire ignites near busy Everett road, shopping center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow-up: Fire that destroyed former Dartmouth country club being investigated as arson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle house fire in Lowell. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow-up: Lithium-ion batteries likely caused fires in Medford, New Bedford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fiery crash shuts down Route 16 in Mendon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Backyard grilling may have sparked fire that damaged 2 houses, 3 cars in Quincy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Teenager Left With Serious Burns After Explosion in Stoneham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One person hospitalized after house fire in Ware. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tractor-trailer spilled polyurethane on Route 95 in Weston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Winchester: Nurse spots house fire during daily walk, alerts family inside. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Canisters Explode During Concord Homeless Camp Fire Under I-393 Bridge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Brush fire spreads to Pawtucket business. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire damages West Warwick home; cats missing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Burlington residents displaced after fire at historic building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crash in Peru leaves elderly woman with serious injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Imposter Fire Inspector Targets Milford Businesses and Homes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Full Scale Disaster Drill to be Conducted by West Hartford Fire Department and Office of Emergency Management. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Orono Firefighter Keeps Tradition Alive By Hand-Painting New Fire Trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Community center planned for Springfield's former Oak Street fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Firefighters help Warwick veteran with home, lawn improvements. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fallen Rhode Island firefighters honored in Exeter ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Senate passes Senator's bill to allow tax cut for Jamestown volunteer firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Marshfield volunteer firefighters to take on Corporate Cup in turnout gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESRetired Wayland, MA Firefighter/EMT Skip Rudenauer passed away on April 21st at the age of 71. CLICK FOR OBITUARY
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Old Town Fire currently has in production a 2023 Freigtliner M2 106/Rescue 1 Medium duty rescue. Delivery is expected to take place in June 2023. Van Buren Fire Department hsa placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Vengeant Sandstorm brush truck built on a Ford F-550 4X4 crew cab chassis. Features include a 7.3L gas engine, Vengeant patented flatbed body with customized storage boxes including between the frame rails storage, a Vengeant RipTide skid unit including a 300-gallon poly tank, hose reel with 200’ 1” hose, and a 20 HP Honda CET pump. The truck will be designated as Brush 7. MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM quint. NEW HAMPSHIRE Amherst Fire has placed an order with Toyne for a pumper built on a Spartan chassis. VERMONT Newbrook Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500 GPM Pumper with 1000 gallon water tank.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Plymouth Fire has acquired a 1998 Pierce Saber 1500/750. It previously served in Orono Maine. MASSACHUSETTS Dalton Fire Department has placed a second ambulance into service as Ambulance 6. The 2014 International/Lifeline has previously served in Easthampton as Ambulance 2. Gardner Fire recently placed into service a 2001 Pierce Saber as Engine 2. It is a temporary placeholder until the new Sutphen pumper is delivered next year. The 2011 International/Rosenbauer Engine 2 has been sold as part of the apparatus plan for the new Sutphen units onder. Methuen Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Croydon Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 International HV/Dingee 2500 gallon tanker for Tanker 2. VERMONT Ludlow Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for A2. South Hero Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/E-One pumper for Engine 2. No other specs at this time. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Bristol Fire Department Announces Retirement of Support K9. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Somers Fire Department Dedicates Training Site To Late Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Portland graduates 5 new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Andover Fire Launching EMS Bike Unit For Fast Emergency Response At Events. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Ashland Fire has occupied their new Headquarters Fire Station located at 12 Union Street. The new station combines Station 1 and Station 2, so both stations will be closed and all companies will run out of the new headquarters. Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Names New Fire Safety Division Director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Quincy Fire Department has been authorized to reactivate the decommissioned ladder company, Ladder 4. The company will run from the Houghsneck fire station and has been assigned the former reserve Ladder 8, a 1992 Pierce Lance 105' RMA. Quincy looks to bring back retired firefighters to work detail assignments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE 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. Manchester Fire Department paramedics and EMTs can now fill in as substitute school nurses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Bloomfield firefighters, officials rescue dog trapped in pipe. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man Dead After House Fire in Bristol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 displaced in Terryville house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Fire in Linneus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Propane water heater causes fire in Phillips. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple pets die in fire at South Berwick residence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS 1 person hospitalized with severe burns after fire in Abington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cambridge: Kendall Square gas-main break forces evacuation of MIT buildings, shutdown of the Red Line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person Dead After Going to Grab Personal Belongings From Burning Cummington Home, Fire Marshal Says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Gloucester City Hall Closed Following Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE House fire in Haverhill displaces as many as 15 people. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multi-alarm fire breaks out in Medford neighborhood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Bedford Firefighters respond to lithium-ion battery fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 missing, 4 injured after explosion at chemical plant in Newburyport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Ruptured gas line prompts evacuations in Northampton. Springfield: Indian Orchard house fire forced out 5 residents. One person without a home after garage fire in West Brookfield. Refrigerant Leak at West Newbury School Triggers Evacuation, Sends Four Students to the Hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Raging fire reduces Worcester businesses to pile of charred rubble. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Fire breaks out at Coventry restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 8 displaced, firefighter hurt in Providence fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire crews rescue kayaker in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Sheldon mobile home destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Two fallen Connecticut firefighters to be honored at national memorial in Maryland this weekend. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Bangor firefighter's death shows suicide risk for first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Rescue Inc. in Vermont to provide backup ambulance services to Keene Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Newly revitalized, Warren's firefighting museum is a local gem. CLICK FOR ARTICLE On Scene LLP to open new repair facility in Smithfield. State representative introduces bill for safer forest management after 700-acre brush fire in Exeter VERMONT Recruitment efforts heat up at Vermont fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESBangor, ME active Firefighter Jacob "Jake" Madden passed away suddenly. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. (ACTIVE) Shawn DePasquale, 30, EMT Brewster Ambulance (Brockton EMS), Former Police Officer Rollinsford NH Police, Past employee of various private EMS providers; Brother of Brockton Deputy Chief Joe DePasquale. Shawn was just 30 years old, 1 month shy of his 31st Birthday. Shawn passed away peacefully in his sleep, family and friends by his side, following a courageous 6 year battle with multiple cancers. CLICK FOR OBITUARY David Avery, Retired Hudson Fire Department Dispatcher, Former Pelham Firefighter. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Longmeadow, MA Captain David C. Forsyth passed away on April 21st at the age of 87. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration is reporting the following line of duty death: Frederick County, VA Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Chester Taylor Lauck, age 66. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following line of duty death: North Tazewell, TN Volunteer Captain Roy Sewell, age 27. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following line of duty death: Chester, C Volunteer Firefighter Fred Fedeler, age 67. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS East Longmeadow Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500 GPM Pumper with 759 gallon water tank. This will join the 1500 GPM Enforcer PUC ordered in 2022. Additional features include a Cummins 450hp L9 engine, TAK-4 independent front suspension, heavy-duty 13.38” hot-dipped galvanized frame rails, and a Pierce Husky 3 foam system and Hercules CAFS. South Deerfield Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM Pumper with 1000 gallon water tank. Additional features include an L-shaped tank with low hosebed, a top mount pump panel with speedlays, a Husky 3 foam system, a Cummins L9 engine and Pierce heavy-duty, hot-dipped galvanized 13.38” frame rails. NEW HAMPSHIRE Brookline Fire has been approved funding to purchase a new rescue-pumper for Rescue 1. Errol Fire Department has on order a Rosenbauer pumper built on an International chassis. 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. Milford Fire has ordered a 2nd Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/500 pumper. This is in addition to the Enforcer pumper ordered in 2022. RHODE ISLAND North Providence Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a 2nd E-One Typhoon pumper. This is in addition to the one ordered in 2022.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Bantam Fire has refurbished the 4-Guys 18' rescue body from their 1995 International rescue truck and remounted it to a 2022 Spartan FC-94 chassis. The refurbishment and remount was done by Gowans-Knight. Simsbury Volunteer Ambulance Association recently took delivery of their newly remounted 2022 Ford E-450/2015 PL Custom ambulance. Prior to remounting the body, any damage or corrosion was repaired prior to receiving new paint and graphics. The unit is designated 128-1. MAINE Southwest Harbor Fire Department outfits new brush truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Georgetown Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 11. Lancaster Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-430/Crestline for Ambulance 2. Marshfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1750/750/30A for Engine 3. Natick Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-450/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Antrim Fire Department recently placed into service a 1998 Stewart & Stevenson 200/200 as Forestry 1. 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. RHODE ISLAND Cranston Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Cyclone 1750/750/30A for Engine 4. North Providence Fire has acquired a 2011 E-One pumper and assigned to Engine 2. No further details at this time. VERMONT Richford Fire has acquired a 1997 Simon-Duplex/LTI 93’ Mid mount tower. It previously served in Maple Shade, NJ. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Somers Fire Department formally dedicated their training facility in honor of former Chief William Meier, Jr on April 22nd. He passed away in 2020. MASSACHUSETTS Dedham fire occupied their new headquarters fire station at 26 Bryant Street on April 20th. Framingham Fire has placed into service a 2023 Ford Expedition as Car 2, the shift commander's vehicle. Southborough Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Polaris utility vehicle. RHODE ISLAND Harrisville Hose Company installs new officers, presents service awards. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Historic Eastford church burns to the ground. CLICK FOR ARTICLE State Police Identify Driver Killed in Fiery Tanker Crash on Gold Star Bridge in Groton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 Person Taken to Hospital After Apartment Fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter Hospitalized After Hurting Ankle While Battling Harwinton Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Red Cross Helps 12 People Displaced by Apartment Fire in Meriden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Destroys 2 Boats at Marina in Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Basement Fire Broke Out At Stamford Home; 1 Firefighter Injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multi-alarm fire at Connecticut Scrap in Uncasville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bystanders help woman escape from sinking car in Willimantic dramatic water rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Coordinated Response Needed to Fight Wildfire In Acadia National Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple Knox County fire departments chase burns after weekend winds pick up. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Minimal damage reported after chimney fire in New Sharon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Home left charred as smoke pours from windows during fire in Paris. CLICK FOR ARTICLE House in Richmond is a total loss after RV catches on fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire that destroyed Waterville restaurant ruled accidental. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Burlington Fire Department Extinguishes 2 Structure Fires On Same Day. CLICK FOR ARTICLE First responders use Jaws of Life, medflight 2 from rollover crash on I-95 in Byfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man bangs on door, breaks windows of burning home to alert Chelmsford residents to fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lakeville firefighters use ‘Jaws of Life' after crash sends 4 to hospitals. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 8 People, Including 4 Children, Displaced After Fire in Lynn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 dead, 3 injured after fire in New Bedford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Neighbor Rescues Resident in North Reading House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE A woman was injured after falling from a dam in Pittsfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Basement Fire Spreads to Attic, Roof of Randolph Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 dead after 3-alarm fire in Rowley. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Explosion, Massive Fire Destroy Truro Home; No One Hurt. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to truck fire in Southboro. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Explosion at Springfield's Joseph Freedman Company; 3 workers hospitalized. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters Extinguish Blaze at Wakefield Packaging Plant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wareham Fire Department battled wind-driven 2-alarm house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 110 displaced after 4-alarm fire in multi-unit apartment building in Winthrop. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Merrimack House Fire Injures Occupant, Firefighter And Dogs Rescued. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire broke out in Sunapee resort community. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Explosion In Weare Injures 1: ATF, State Police Investigating. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Car slams into pole in Warwick, causing it to catch fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Overturned tractor spills oil into Hinesburg brook. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS Westfield Mayor McCabe honors firefighters for saving man's life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Second annual Guns-n-Hoses charity hockey game in Cranston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Wilmington firefighters honor past members with special grave markers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vermont House passes bill for compensation benefits for firefighters fighting cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESHudson, NH dispatcher and Pelham Call Firefighter David Avery passed away from cancer at the age of 51. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Honoring A Brother: USMC Combat Vet, New Haven CT Firefighter Thomas Shanley. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The United States Fire Administration is reporting the following Firefighter Fatality: West Virginia Division of Forestry Service Forester Cody J. Mullens, age 28. On Thursday, April 13, 2023, Service Forester Cody J. Mullens was fighting a fire in Fayette County. While at the scene, a tree fell on him, killing him instantly. The United States Fire Administration is reporting the following Firefighter Fatality: Sussex, NJ Firefighter Anthony Cornelius Duivenvoorde, age 62. On Wednesday, April 12, 2023, Firefighter Anthony “Tony” Cornelius Duivenvoorde responded to two emergency calls; the last response was a fire at a diner. After extinguishment, he returned to the station and went home. At approximately 8:30 p.m. that evening, he was found deceased from an apparent heart attack. The United States Fire Administration is reporting the following Firefighter Fatality: Abbott, Texas Volunteer Firefighter Horace Dan Wright, age 71. On Friday, April 14, 2023, the Abbott Volunteer Fire Department responded to a motor vehicle crash on Interstate Highway 35. Upon arriving on scene, it was determined to be a stranded vehicle, but the fire department stayed on scene for traffic control until the wrecker arrived. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Fairfield Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer pumper. Wolcott Company 3's Pierce Arrow XT 100' tower has been completed at the factory. Final delivery will take place after outfitting at the local dealer. MASSACHUSETTS Florida Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper/tanker. Hamilton Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. Lowell Fire is placing a large order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for 9 pieces of apparatus made by Pierce including 7 pumpers, 2 rear-mount 100' ladder trucks and 1 mid-mount 100' tower. Reading Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a new ambulance built by Horton on a Dodge 5500 chassis. NEW HAMPSHIRE Fremont Fire has placed an order with Fouts Brothers for a 3000 gallon tanker built on a Kenworth chassis. 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.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Cromwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/ PL Custom 4x4 ambulance. It is powered by a 6.7 PowerStroke diesel engine and equipped with a Stryker PowerLoad. East Granby Fire has purchased a 1998 Simon-Duplex/LTI 75' rear-mount tower. The unit previously served with the Terryville Fire Department in Plymouth, CT. Salisbury Volunteer Ambulance Service has taken delivery a new 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. It is powered by a 6.7 PowerStroke diesel engine and equipped with a Stryker PowerLoad. South Fire District in Middletown recently took delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/100/30F former Demo for Engine 32. Waterbury Fire has purchased a 2007 Seagrave heavy rescue. It previously served with the Bellmawr, NJ Fire Department as Rescue 32. MASSACHUSETTS Easthampton Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 2 and Ambulance 3. Both are powered by Ford PowerStroke engines and equipped with Stryker PowerLoads, new Stryker stretchers & new Stryker stair chairs. Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Chevrolet Express 3500/Wheeled Coach for Ambulance 8. Peabody Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 100' RMA for Ladder 1. Quincy Fire has placed into service a 1992 E-One Hurricane 100’ RMA as Ladder 1. It previously served in Harwich, Mass. NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Cyclone 100' RM Tower for Truck 1. Somersworth Fire had taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 5. VERMONT Montpelier Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
NEW HAMPSHIRE Plaistow Tanker 5's 1993 Pierce Arrow 1500/2500/75F has been sold to the Sevier County, TN Fire Department. RHODE ISLAND Providence cancels plans to hold new fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Manchester Fire Department joining statewide recruitment effort. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Roof Collapses on Avon Home After Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hamden home catches fire due to burning branches. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters force their way into Hartford apartment for a rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Monroe firefighter injured battling house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Work For Nearly 30 Hours to Extinguish Fire at Recycling Center in Shelton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Burns Several Vehicles in Garage at Hotel in Stamford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cause of Fire at Stratford Gun Range is Under Investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Errant tire shears off vehicle roof, causes serious crash on I-95 in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Fire, EMS respond to single vehicle crash in Camden that sends one to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Eliot brush fire blazes through acres of land. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters urge proper battery disposal after garbage truck fire in Hallowell. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family escapes burning home in Minot; dog dies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Building destroyed, roof collapses during fire at seaside hotel in Ogunquit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crash on Maine Turnpike in Saco leads to massive fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire chief: ‘Absolute miracle' crew escaped burning, derailed train in Somerset County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Elderly Woman Killed During House Explosion in Berlin. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 People Injured, Cat Killed in Georgetown House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wildfire in the Mount Pisgah Conservation Area in Northborough. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Truck crashes into gas pump, wall in Norfolk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE House a total loss after fire in Orange. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Pittsfield home heavily damaged in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multi-million-dollar house goes up in flames in Topsfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Westborough Firefighters Rescue Wounded Owl. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 Worcester firefighters injured in two-alarm fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE 1 Dead Following Fire in Meredith Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Eight people displaced after fire in Nashua. CLICK FOR ARTICLE All residents accounted for after fire in Raymond, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Campsite possible starting point of Exeter brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Department of Environmental Management says Exeter brush fire was state's largest since 1942. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rhode Island National Guard deploys Bambi buckets for first time to douse Exeter, West Greenwich brush fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Fire destroys Walden home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS Reward Offered for Information in Kingston Arson Investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Superheroes, First Responders Deliver Custom-Built 'Batmobile' To Student In Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE In Moultonborough, not enough firefighters answer the call. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Richmond teen works for years to become member of Hope Valley Ambulance Squad. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Middlebury student earns Guinness world record for running in firefighting gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE U.S. COAST GUARD The new Fast Response Cutter USCGC Maurice Jester WPC-1152 has arrived in Boston. The 154' cutter is the 3rd out of six new FRCs being assigned to Boston. The ship’s commissioning ceremony will be held June 2, in Newport, Rhode Island. |
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Kennebunk Fire Department has on order a Sutphen SPH100 2000/300/100' Midmount tower ladder. Kennebunkport Fire Department has on order a Sutphen SPH100 2000/300/100' Midmount tower ladder. (same specs as the tower Kennebunk has on order). MASSACHUSETTS Amherst Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Douglas Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 1. Harwich Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 75. Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Paramedic 4. Westport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. RHODE ISLAND Warwick Fire has acquired a 1996 International 4700/Rescue 1 for use as a spare Special Hazards unit. VERMONT Lyndon Rescue has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet K3500/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Unit 96. It replaces a 2019 Ford/Braun that was destroyed in a crash. Stowe EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet HD5500/Braun for Ambulance 1 replacing an International/Osage. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Caribou's fire chief is leaving to lead Sanford Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Lowell Fire Department receives first of 8 new engines, 10 support vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Medford's Salem Street Station has been temporarily closed due to concerns with the foundation. Ladder 2 has been reassigned to Headquarters. As of yet, there is no timeframe as to when the station might be repaired and reopened. RHODE ISLAND Charlestown Ambulance looking for more town support to beef up crews, make ends meet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Pawtucket's new fire chief has big plans for the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Barre Town asked to kick in more money for two new ambulances. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Brattleboro ARPA cash set aside for new Fire Department hires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hinesburg building overhauls could cost over $12M. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 1 Dead, 2 Injured After Fire Rips Through Bloomfield Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rapid Response Contains Heavy Chimney Fire at Branford Condominium. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 15 families displaced, firefighter injured in Bridgeport apartment building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire burns an acre near Burlington homes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 People Taken to the Hospital After Plane Crash in Danbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Put Out Brush Fire That Fully Engulfed Shed in Ellington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Boothbay brush fire knocked down quickly, electric spark cause. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Formidable fire destroys home in Camden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vacation home under construction destroyed by fire in Harrison. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Massive fire at Monmouth farm prompts response from 75 firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys 2-story home in Norway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Boston Firefighters Knock Down Blaze in Multi-Family Home, 3 Residents Displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two die in separate Boston area fires this past weekend. CLICK FOR ARTICLE After Massive Easter Sunday Fire at Cambridge Church, Steeple to Come Down. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mother and toddler rushed to hospital after fire at Danvers apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Brush fire impacts about 80 acres in Gloucester, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Police Help Rescue Sleeping Resident From a Fire in Hanover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lakeville fire destroys home, injures resident and firefighter sent to the hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multi-alarm fire ripped through Lawrence three-decker home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two families displaced after fire in Lynn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Bedford firefighters knock down fire despite illegally blocked hydrant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Worker in Stable Condition After Being Extricated from Trench in Newton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 People Escape Norton Home After Fire Breaks Out. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Springfield firefighters called to car fire and brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wilbraham Fire called to multiple fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Conway Firefighters Rescue Man After Being Trapped in Cold Water at Sabbaday Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE House in Epsom total loss after second fire within months; no injuries reported. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man rescued from Manchester fire suffers life-threatening injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battled large brush fire in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Electrical short most likely cause of hydro dam fire, Winchester officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Flames from brush fire spread to North Smithfield home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle brush fires in Providence County amid red flag warning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 4 displaced after fire damages Providence home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in West Greenwich consumes more than 150 acres, most since the 1940s. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Fire destroys storage shed, workshop in Bellows Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle brush fire in Colchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Connecticut State Firefighters Association Inducts 11 into Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter camp in Hartford gets girls excited to be first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Waiting Lists and Higher Prices Add Up to Long Delays for New Fire Trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Killingly council grills K-B Ambulance officials on $255K funding request. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Hartford: K-9 Lola begins her 'Lab work' at West Hartford Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Short-term solution possible for Kennebec County communities in need of 911 dispatch service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESFormer Arrowsic, ME Brian D. Scott Fire Chief passed away on March 29th at the age of 73. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Stoneham, MA Firefighter Charles Antinoro passed away on April 1st at the age of 89. Retired Lynn, MA Firefighter Gordon “Buzzy” Barton has passed away. He served the fire department for 28 years, and after retiring, he continued to serve Lynn as a City Councilor. Former Warren, RI Firefighter Ernest Miner Sr. passed away at the age of 69. CLICK FOR OBITUARY The United States Fire Administration has reported the following Line of Duty Death: Chicago, IL Lieutenant Jan Tchoryk (55). The United States Fire Administration has announced the following Line of Duty: Chicago, IL Firefighter/EMT Jermaine A. Pelt (49). The United States Fire Administration Firefighter has announced the following Fatality. Firefighter Edward Hykel (60) of the West Fire Department in West, TX. |
ANNOUNCEMENTAs part of Portsmouth, NH's 400th anniversary, there will be a number of open houses at fire stations with various events taking place. For more information and dates visit https://www.cityofportsmouth.com/fire/portsmouth-nh-400th-anniversary-fire-department-open-houses |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Stoneham Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a Marauder pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. This engine is from a cancelled order and is in addition to the pumper already on order. It will differ from the pumper on order where it's another department's specs, but will take less time to deliver than a pumper custom ordered. This new pumper will replace Engine 5's 2022 Pierce. RHODE ISLAND Cumberland Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One Typhoon custom pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Orono fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Cyclone e-MAX 1500/1030 for Engine 241. Engine 241's current 2015 Pierce will be reassigned as Engine 242, with that 1998 Pierce being disposed of. West Gardiner Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner M2-106/Pierce pumper for Engine 4. It features a 1250 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and Husky Foam System. MASSACHUSETTS Tewksbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Uxbridge Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Milford Fire Union Shares Urgent Message With Residents regarding out of service apparatus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newtown Underwater Search And Rescue Takes Delivery Of New Boat, Provides Standby Aid During Brookfield Fundraiser. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wallingford Fire Department Promotes Three, Hires Six. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Industry Finalizes Agreement with Farmington for Fire Protection Services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Limerick Breaks Ground on New Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Sanford City Council Removes Fire Marshal, Adds Paramedic Staff Positions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Fire has formed a new paramedic squad company, Squad 3. The 2-person ALS unit will run out of Station 5 in Inman Square and is an addition to the current 2 squad companies. The company is utilizing former Haz-Mat 1's 2012 Ford F-550/Pierce light rescue as it's apparatus. Gloucester Officers, Firefighters Honored During Public Safety Badge Ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Malden Fire Chief Bill Sullivan Retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Merrimac On-call Firefighter Joins Fire Department as Full-Time Firefighter and EMT. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Swampscott Fire Department Welcomes New Puppy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woburn Fire has occupied their new Headquarters Station located at 731 Main Street. This combines units from Station 2 and Station 3, which includes Engine 2, all ambulances, the shift commander and Special Hazards 1. Worcester Fire Master Mechanic Jack Santimaw has retired after serving the Worcester Fire Department Maintenance Division for 40 years. RHODE ISLAND Pawtucket Swears in John Trenteseaux as New Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Person Hospitalized After Large Brush Fire in Baltic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 Hurt Jumping from Windows During Bloomfield House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Truck Driver Pulls Man and Dog from Burning Car on I-95 Near Fairfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Battle Fire at Vacant Multi-Family Apartment Building in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Montville Fire Service Responds to Fire, Saves Neighboring Home From Flames. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 10 Displaced After Tree Falls Onto House in New London. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Branford First Responders Save Infant's Life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 10 Displaced After Condo Fire Breaks Out In Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 Injured In 'Fast-Moving Garage Fire' in Stamford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Breaks Out at Wallingford Trash Disposal Facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Route 5 Reopens After Tow Truck Crashes into Wallingford Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Officials Rule Wood Boiler Caused Fire at Alton Business. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow-up: Arrest Made in Ashland House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Corinth Home Undamaged After Fire Destroys Workshop. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dover-Foxcroft Home, Vehicles, Destroyed by Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Respond to Gorham Road Fire in Scarborough. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mail carrier spots fire in Westbrook home, alerts fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Destroys Turnpike Plow Truck in York. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS 21 Displaced After Flames Tear Through Dorchester Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow-up: Fire at Braintree Toxic Waste Disposal Company Sparks Safety Concerns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Respond to Fire in Malden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Onset Fire Responds to Ruptured Gas Line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Plymouth Home Considered ‘A Total Loss' Following Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman Rescued, Home Destroyed in Fire in Quincy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Collision Involving Potential Hazmat Spill Closes Roads in Sterling. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Investigating Taunton House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters Respond to Barn Fire in Westfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Elderly Woman Killed in Westborough House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One Person Seriously Injured After Rollover Crash in Weston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE 2-Alarm Fire Damages Atkinson Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No Injuries in Fire in Bedford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Concord Firefighters Extinguish Another Fire Under I-393 Bridge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Concord, Other Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Blaze In Hopkinton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver, Passenger Taken To Concord Hospital After Loudon Rollover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman Pulled From The Wreckage Of Fiery Car Crash In Nashua. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters Battled Fire at Barn in Plainfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Cumberland Woman Dies in Backyard Fire Pit Accident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman Dies After Crashing Car Into Portsmouth Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Breaks Out at Providence Apartment Complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman Traveling with Seven Passengers, Toddler on Lap Crashes on Route 146 Near Smithfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Crews Battle Barre Building Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 70-Year-Old Injured During Single-Vehicle Crash in Colchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Farm Equipment Appears to be Cause of Irasburg Farm Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Poultney Fire Displaces Four. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Investigation Underway in Wolcott. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT New Haven Police, Firefighters to Compete in 26th Annual Chief's Cup Hockey Games. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Wayland Will Hold First Citizens Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Nashua Man to Receive Civilian Honor of Heroism After Rescuing 97-Year-Old Woman From Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE U.S. COAST GUARD COMMISSIONS NEW CUTTER IN BOSTON Courtesy USCG- The Coast Guard’s newest cutter, the Coast Guard Cutter Warren Deyampert (WPC-1151), was commissioned at Coast Guard Base Boston, March 30. Chief Warrant Officer Lance DeFoggi, assumed command of the cutter during a ceremony presided over by Vice Admiral Kevin Lunday, the Coast Guard Atlantic Area commander. The Warren Deyampert is the second of six Fast Response Cutters that will be homeported in Boston, serving along the 1st Coast Guard District. The Sentinel-class fast response cutter (FRC) is designed for multiple missions, including drug and migrant interdiction; ports, waterways and coastal security; fishery patrols; search and rescue; and national defense. The Coast Guard has ordered 65 FRCs to replace the 1980s-era Island-class 110-foot patrol boats. The FRCs feature advanced command, control, communications, computers, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance equipment; over-the-horizon cutter boat deployment to reach vessels of interest; and improved habitability and seakeeping. Born in Attalla, Alabama, the cutter’s namesake joined the Coast Guard at age 19, and served aboard the Coast Guard Cutter Escanaba during World War II, beginning in August, 1941. Deyampert’s primary role was within the food service rating, but he also served as one of the ship’s three rescue swimmers. Following a torpedo attack on the U.S. Army transport ship Dorchester in North Atlantic waters on Feb. 3, 1943, Deyampert swam in absolute darkness to rescue survivors in the freezing waters of the North Atlantic. His efforts affected the rescue of more than 100 crewmembers, many of whom were hypothermic and unable to swim. Four months later, June 13, 1943, the Escanaba sank, following an explosion onboard that was believed to be from a torpedo attack. All but two crewmembers were killed in the explosion. Deyampert was posthumously awarded the Navy and Marine Corps Medal and Purple Heart Medal for his heroic rescue of the Dorchester crew. |
DEATH NOTICESCaribou, ME active Captain Daniel Raymond killed in Motor Vehicle Accident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vergennes, VT Fire Chief Jim Breur passes away from cancer. CLICK FOR OBITUARY North Scituate, RI Firefighter Stephen P. Fay has passed away. He previously served as a captain with the Warwick Fire Department and as Fire Chief of the Bridgerton Fire Department in Maine. A wake will be held on Monday, April 3, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Russell J. Boyle Funeral Home in Warwick. There will be a walkthrough for fire department personnel at 4 p.m. The funeral will then be held at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 4, starting with a procession from the funeral home to St. Kevin’s Church. Warwick, RI retired Battalion Chief Kenneth Arnold Weeden passed away on March 20th at the age of 85. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Former Fryeburg, ME Captain Roland F. Wiley passed away on March 18th at the age of 93. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Longtime Unity, ME Firefighter Larry E. Curtis passed away on March 25th at the age of 74. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Johnston, RI Battalion Chief Robert J. Forand Sr passed away on March 26th at the age of 72. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Lawrence Firefighter Joseph "Wally" Arsenault passed away on March 27th at the age of 91. CLICK FOR OBITUARY The United States Fire Administration has announced the following line of duty death: The United States Fire Administration has announced the following line of duty death: Deptford, NJ Firefighter Jeff M. Pfeiffer, age 66. On Thursday, March 23, 2023, Firefighter Jeff M. Pfeiffer responded to a smoke investigation at the intersection in the town of Deptford. No fire or smoke was found. On the return trip, Firefighter Pfeiffer began to cough. As firefighters arrived at the fire station, the coughing became more aggressive and he began to experience shortness of breath. He had suffered a heart attack. Firefighter Pfeiffer then became unresponsive. He was immediately transported to the hospital where he remained in critical condition. The next day, Friday, March 24, 2023, there was no sign of brain activity and the family made a decision to take him off of life support. Firefighter Jeff M. Pfeiffer was an organ donor and was also the past chief of the department. The United States Fire Administration has announced the following line of duty death: Chief Minton "Butch" Beach, age 68, of the Oak City, NC Volunteer Fire Department. On Monday, March 13, 2023, Chief Minton “Butch” Beach was attending fire department mandated training at the station. During the training, he starting to feel ill and returned home. A while later, fire department members checked on him and he was still feeling poorly. He was transported to the hospital where he remained until his passing on Wednesday, March 22, 2023 from an apparent heart attack. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
NEW HAMPSHIRE 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. Lincoln Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon custom built pumper. 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. Marlborough Residents Approve New Fire Truck; $2.6M Operating Budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rumney Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a Spartan chassis. VERMONT Hinesburg Fire Department has on order a 2024 Ford F-550/E-One 1250 pump 300 tank for Engine 3. Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a 4X4 commercial chassis.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Columbia Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Cyclone eMax pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. It has been desginated Squad 105. Deep River Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/2023 Gowans-Knight pumper for Enigne 5-5-1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Litchfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F pumper for Engine 2. VERMONT Berlin Fire Department recently placed into service a 2001 Pierce Dash 1850/300/100’ Tower as Tower 1. It had previously served in Upper Gwynedd Township, PA. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Bridgeport Firefighters Rally To Support Colleague With Lung Cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Stratford Retired firefighter, longtime member of Monroe Volunteer Fire Department to be inducted into Connecticut State Firefighters Association Hall of Fame. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Hartford Responders Honored For Swift Medical Care. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Gouldsboro Fire Chief Todd Daley to Step Down. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Houlton Firefighters Will Get Long-Awaited New Gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Fire is in the process of placing into service (2) 2023 Ford Expedition SUVs for the Division 1 and Division 2 deputy chiefs. These will replace 2012 Ford Expeditions. Lexington Fire has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-150 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Malden Fire Deputy John Hall will be retiring at the end of March after 29 years of service. Malden has selected Deputy Chief Stephen J. Froio to be the new Fire Chief. Sudbury Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Chevy Tahoe for Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Winchester Fire Department Chief Tustin Retires After 37 Years With the Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE West Lebanon Fire Station Meets Familiar Resistance with New Proposed Location. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Woonsocket Fire Chief Paul Shatraw Says Farewell after 37 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Hinesburg to Consider Options for New Fire Station, Town Hall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 2 Injured in Fire at East Hartford Spa. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 11 People Displaced in Manchester House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Haven Crews Respond to Housing Authority Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Forces New Haven Restaurant to Temporarily Close. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter, 2 Residents Injured After House Fire in Norwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters Battled Blaze at Old Lyme Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cause of Massive House Fire Under Investigation in Preston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fuel Tanker Struck Utility Pole, Leaked Gas Down Stamford Street. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Serious Injuries Reported in Crash on Route 190 Bridge Between Suffield, Enfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Clutter in Torrington Home, Staff Shortages in Fire Department Impacted Response to Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car Strikes Trumbull Apartment Gas Line Setting Off Fire That Damages Multiple Units. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Weston Emergency Crews Respond To Scene Of Single-Car Crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE House Fire in Ashland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dog Rescued After Falling Through Ice in Alna. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two Transported by LifeFlight After Reported Robbery and Car Chase in Jay. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two People Displaced After Fire Starts in Bathroom of Scarborough Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two Abandoned Buildings Destroyed in Sidney Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow-up: Deadly Verona Island Fire Caused by Man Smoking While on Oxygen Ruled Accidental. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Destroys 3-Story Home in Waterville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Freight Train Carrying Trash and Recycling Derails in Ayer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two Firefighters Injured Battling Ayer Blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Spirit of Boston Dinner Cruise Ship Catches Fire While Docked in Seaport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: Coast Guard to Investigate Fire on Spirit of Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 8 People, 1 Dog Rescued From Cape Cod Island. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire officials investigating Dennis blaze that left 2 dead. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters Battled Fire at Eastham Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man Jumped From Window to Escape Kingston Fire; Cat Killed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Put Out Grass Fire in Monson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Significant Brush Fire Near Natick Mall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One Dead, One Missing Following Fire at New Bedford Rooming House. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Trash Truck in Flames on Daniel Shays Highway in Orange. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cause of Four-Family House Fire in Palmer Determined. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver Rescued From Car Dangling Over Plymouth Cliff. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Box Truck Goes Up in Flames Near Quincy City Hall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple Homes Destroyed in Devastating Scituate Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow-up: Authorities Give Update Following Massive Scituate Fire that Destroyed Multiple Homes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 Dead in Springfield House Fire; Arson Investigators Called to Scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Newbury Fire Department Extinguishes Garage Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Man Killed, Woman and 2 Children Injured in Crash in East Kingston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fires Burn 2 Homes in 3 Days in Hampton Exeter Police Investigate School Bus Crash With Students On Board. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fires Burn 2 Homes in 3 Days in Hampton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Head-On Collision at Manchester Off-Ramp Leaves 1 Dead, 1 Seriously Injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman Injured After Flipping Car During Road Rage Incident in Westmoreland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND 5 Students Taken to Hospital After Antifreeze Leak on Central Falls Bus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE DHL Van Catches Fire After Crashing Into Tractor-Trailer in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Two Found Dead After House Fire in Fair Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Richmond Man Dies After Falling Through Ice on Lake Champlain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Home Being Demolished Destroyed by Fire in Sheldon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Retired Hamden Firefighter Hopes to Inspire Others as He Recovers From Stroke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Easthampton Man Nationally Honored for Rescuing Disabled Man Trapped in Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wakefield Fire Department: Igniting Concern for Electric Vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Drones Have Become a Valuable Tool for First Responders in State. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE State Fire Deaths So Far This Year Surpass 2022 Total. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT State Senate Passes S73 to Help Firefighters with Workers Comp Cancer Claims. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Sweet Firefighter Fundraiser in Montpelier. CLICK FOR ARTICLE U.S. COAST GUARD The U.S. Coast Guard decommissioned the USCGC Tybee WPB-1330 on March 28, 2023. The 110' patrol cutter was based out of Woods Hole, Mass and is being replaced by the new 154' Fast Response Cutters being assigned to Boston. |
