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DEATH NOTICESFrom Barnstead NH Fire Dept: The Barnstead Fire Department regrets to announce the passing of (Retired) Deputy Fire Chief Rodney T. Boyd. Deputy Chief Rodney Boyd started his fire service career on November 11, 1956 with the Center Barnstead Fire Department until his retirement on November 30, 2015, serving 59 years of continuous and dedicated service to the Town of Barnstead. Over all those years of service, Deputy Chief Boyd was not only active as a firefighter and an officer But during his tenure as Fire Chief of the Center Barnstead Fire Department; he contributed to the merger of the Center Barnstead Fire Company and Barnstead Parade Fire Company and was instrumental in guiding the Center Barnstead Fire Department and Ambulance squad. His career with the fire service in the Town of Barnstead is truly remarkable and will be truly missed. Deputy Chief Boyd was well known in the NH fire service. Deputy Chief Boyd was also an Instructor for Fire Service, he taught many classes throughout the area. Deputy Boyd also worked as a Lineman and a Supervisor for NH-COOP for many years until he retired.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Haddam Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic Supply for a Pierce Enforcer non-walk through heavy rescue and two (2) Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 top-mount pumpers. MASSACHUSETTS Fall River Fire Department was approved for a $2.5 million HUD loan through the city’s Community Development Agency and will be used to purchase two fire apparatus – an aerial ladder truck and a pumper. Northampton Fire has completed final inspection on their new 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RMA. Delivery to the department will take place after outfitting at the local dealer. Salem Fire's new Pierce 100' RMA has been completed at the factory. Delivery will take place after final inspection and outfitting at the local dealer. RHODE ISLAND Prudence Island's new International/Pierce pumper has been completed at the factory. Delivery will take place after final inspection and outfitting at the local dealer.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT New Britain Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan Gladiator/LTC 110' RMA for Ladder 2. MAINE Aurora Fire purchases 1997 Freightliner/E-One 1000/1000 from Dexter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Belchertown Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. The also received a 2007 Ford E-350/Medix ambulance from East Longmeadow that will be used as a spare. Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 International 4400/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 324. East Longmeadow Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Falmouth Fire is taking delivery of a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/720 for Engine 21. The current 2019 Pierce will be reassigned. New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford Transit/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 7. Northern Berkshire EMS has taken delivery of three (3) 2023 Chevrolet G3500/Wheeled Coach ambulances for Unit 2, Unit 5, and Unit 8. Walpole Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be reassigned to Ambulance 3. RHODE ISLAND Warren Fire Department is taking delivery of a 2023 KME Panther 1500/1000 for Engine 3. Warwick Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 95’ MM Tower for Tower-Ladder 1. VERMONT Glover EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford Transit/Demers ambulance. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Easthampton Fire Department awarded $1.5M federal grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Maynard Firefighter Named Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Littleton Fire Rescue honored by state With EMS Unit of Year Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Boston receives $9.2M for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Central Coventry Fire District forced to shut down ambulance due to budget woes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Firefighters pull construction worker from fallen trench box in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One person taken to burn unit after Naugatuck fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire crews fight blaze in Naugatuck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to fire at New Haven motel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle fire at farm in Sharon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southington fire leaves 1 dead. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Neighbor rescues woman from burning home in Stamford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Barn destroyed, house damaged in Amherst fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to house fire in Falmouth, no one injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Battery from vape pen to blame for University of Southern Maine dorm fire in Gorham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Oakland fire destroys home and displaces five people. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family displaced after fire destroys home in Plymouth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Three Port Clyde Buildings burn at Fire Scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Teen rescued by helicopter after falling down Tumbledown Mountain in Franklin County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Several displaced after Westbrook apartment building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Crews respond to fire at UMass Amherst lab building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman rescued from ravine in Blackstone. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters respond to convention center in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man falls overboard from tanker, prompting frantic search near Boston Harbor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman rushed to hospital after car drives into water on Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dennis House Fire Under Investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters battle flames, smoke at Everett scrapyard. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Marlborough firefighters respond to apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Bedford basement fire likely caused by electric scooter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family displaced after fire guts North Attleborough home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Natural gas odor prompts evacuation of Rowley school, over a dozen treated for illness. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys home in Sterling. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Blaze consumes historic building in Templeton after fire breaks out in bar with patrons inside. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters Deal With 2 Blazes Reported In Tewksbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Moultonborough garage fire causes more than $100k in damage, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Nashua Firefighters Battle 3-Alarm Multi-Unit Apartment Building Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Bristol house fire under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire damages 2 homes in Cranston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Kayakers rescued on Lake Willoughby. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Home severely damaged by fire in Vernon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT South Korean Delegation Visits West Hartford Fire Department for Exchange of Ideas. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Haven firefighters hold golf tournament to raise money for burn survivors. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE December 2022 article on Maine Fire Departments receiving funding for station renovation work. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Martha's Vineyard fire departments look to bolster fire response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Off-duty Hamilton firefighter uses new AED at Medford soccer field to save player's life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Families remember those lost at New Hampshire Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Ipswich and Greenville firehouses pull together for fellow firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island Delegation Delivers $459K for East Greenwich, Harrisville and Hope Valley Fire Districts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Vermont fire towers: From smoke spotters to thru-hikers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESRetired Gloucester, MA Firefighter Richard “Rocky” Morris passed away on September 16th at the age of 72. Rocky was a 35 year veteran of the Gloucester Fire Department and their first EMS Coordinator. Retired Tiverton, RI Firefighter Joseph Perry passed away on September 16th at the age of 73. He also served as a town coucilor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Thompsonville Fire in Enfield has completed final inspection on their new Spartan/Marion rescue-pumper. Delivery will take place sometime during the fall after outfitting at the local dealer. MASSACHUSETTS Belmont Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Somerset Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Nantucket Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. RHODE ISLAND West Warwick Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. VERMONT Hartford Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F450/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 22. The ambulance numbers now reflect the model year, although the designations of Ambulance 1, 2, 3 ect still remain for CAD purposes. Missisquoi Valley Rescue in Swanton has placed into service a 2013 Ford F-350/Braun ambulance as Rescue 3. It previously served in Enosburgh. Salisbury Fire has placed into service a 2023 Freightliner tanker. No other specs at this time. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT East Granby Tower 108's 1998 Simon-Duplex/LTI 75' Twr has been delivered to the department after being refurbished by Gowans-Knight. It had been purchased earlier this year and had previously served with the Terryville, CT Fire Department. Mashantucket Pequot Fire Department gets funding for specialized training, equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Lincoln Fire Department welcomes new recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Harvard Firefighter receives award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Marblehead Fire has discommissioned the Gamewell Box fire alarm system in the community. The costs associated with upkeep and maintenance was cited as the primary reason. Stoneham Fire has sworn in Jefferson Elien as their newest firefighter.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 2 escape house fire in Branford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire at multifamily home in Hartford displaces 8. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters rescued six people during fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire damaged historic kielbasa store in Meriden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE E-bike fire doused by firefighters in Norwich; battery blamed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vehicle fire causes lane closure on I-84 in New Britain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Haven Fire Department contains massive debris fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New London Scrap Yard Fire Included 'Multiple Explosions'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man found dead during fire in Norwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Car catches fire outside gas pump in Hampden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man rescued from woods near Freedom after ATV crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in Houlton destroys several businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Junkyard fire injures one, sends black smoke high above Billerica. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dozens displaced after multi-alarm blaze tears through east Boston triple-decker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in Fall River building covers area with heavy smoke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Historical airplane loses power, flips over, crashes during World War I aviation event near Hudson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man rescued from choppy waters off Crane Beach in Ipswich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Marlborough firefighters battle fire at apartment complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in New Bedford housing complex sends 6 to the hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two dogs rescued from house fire in Pittsfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 people rushed to hospital following water rescue in Salisbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car fire catches portion of house on fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Sutton hotel housing homeless and migrant families catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Derry duplex kitchen fire swiftly extinguished by firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man reported missing found trapped inside truck for days down embankment in Dover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 person injured in Manchester fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Man hospitalized after East Providence house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 3 swimmers rescued at Narragansett Town Beach. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Man killed in ATV crash in Chester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys barn in Irasburg. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Restoring rescue vehicles in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Rural and volunteer fire departments awarded grants from the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters from Needham, Rhode Island credited with saving life of fan who went into cardiac arrest at Gillette Stadium. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Hamilton firefighter restores century old engine to former glory. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 9/11 mobile exhibit makes stop in Quincy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Prescribed Burns Planned at Joint Base Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Pilot EMS bike unit launches in downtown Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Fallen emergency responders honored in Pittsford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Franklin-Lamoille Fire School still seeing low enrollment after pandemic pause. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESThe US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Pembroke, NH Lieutenant Terrence M. Judge, 64. Retired Ayer, MA Fire Chief Paul B. Fillebrown passed away on September 10th at the age of 82. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Lawrence, MA Firefighter Claudio Troncoso passed away from injuries received in an auto Accident in Florida.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
NEW HAMPSHIRE Atkinson Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper. VERMONT Hinesburg Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon 1750/1830 pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Waterbury Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-750 box truck as Collapse 9. MAINE Casco Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon e-Max 1500/1000 pumper for Engine 64. MASSACHUSETTS Southbridge fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450 Life Line ambulance for Medic 1. Worcester Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Seagrave Capitol 95' Aerialscope for Ladder 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Littleton Fire has acquired a 2008 Ford F-450/AEV ambulance that previously served in Franconia. Randolph Fire has acquired a 1996 Ford 4000 gallon tanker. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Levant Fire Department gets new equipment to help save lives. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Orrington Fire & Rescue receives Lucas device for cardiac arrest scenes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Unity remembers firefighter Alton “Mac” McCormick who died in flooding during a 1954 hurricane. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Springfield swears in nine recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Atkinson changes fire chief to full time position. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Salem hires interim fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Lincoln Ladder 5's 2005 Pierce 2000/500/105' RMA has returned to service after being refurbished. VERMONT Barnard Fire Chief Scott Mills retires after 34 years as chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Crews battle house fire in Danbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 6 displaced, 2 firefighters suffer heat exhaustion after Hartford fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire displaces nearly 100 people in Meriden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to 2-alarm fire in Middletown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New London Fire Department investigates fire at convenience store. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter injured during Norfolk house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vehicle fire under investigation in Plainfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire significantly damages home in Vernon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Nearly a dozen injured after platform to lighthouse collapses in Arrowsic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car fire causes 2 separate pile-up crashes on I-95 near Sidney. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Electrical fire at Andover home; one firefighter transported. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One person killed, another hospitalized after fire breaks out at home in Athol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE School bus catches fire in Boston's Hyde Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in Colrain destroys barn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver severely injured, passenger hurt as tree falls onto passing car in Douglas. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire heavily damages East Longmeadow home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Severe flash flooding prompts emergency in Leominster, impacts other parts of the state. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Attleboro drying out after 200 homes damaged by flash flooding; 1 firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Springfield firefighters put out house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Suspicious propane fire in Manchester under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Dozens displaced by flooding at Cranston apartment complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters rescue 25 stranded by floodwaters in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Rutland County lumber mill damaged in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Fire Apparatus parade in Thomaston, CT on September 17th: MAINE Firefighters from across the state convene in Presque Isle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Massachusetts honors 26 fallen firefighters added to State House memorial in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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DEATH NOTICESFuneral held for North Haven Fire Lieutenant DeSimone. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tolland, CT Mourning Loss Of Fire Department's 'Captain Zeke'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Cavour, SD Volunteer Fire Chief Josh Kogel, 48. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Diboll, TX Volunteer Firefighter Joe Parish, 67. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Louisa County, VA Firefighter Mia Regina Ethridge, 20. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Bangor Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 pumper. South Portland Fire has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 2000/750 pumper. York Village Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Ford F-550/Pierce mini pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Foxboro Fire has purchased a 2001 E-One Hurricane 1500/300 95’ RM Tower. Designated Tower 25, it is running in place of Ladder 26's 2019 Pierce which was damaged in an accident. Once Ladder 26 is repaired, this unit will be retained as a reserve ladder. The truck originally served Naperville, IL as Truck 5. Three Rivers Fire in Palmer has placed into service a 2016 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 as Rescue 201. The former Brewster, MA ambulance has been converted into a light rescue. NEW HAMPSHIRE Brentwood Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Keene Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/2500/30A for Tanker 1. VERMONT Shoreham Fire recently placed into service a 1992 White-GMC 1250/2500 as the Pumper-Tanker. It previously served in Manchester, VT as Truck 9. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Wethersfield Responders Honored For Saving Fire Victim. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Biddeford names Lawrence D. Best Next Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Provincetown Fire Adds Six More Full-Time Staff to its Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Salem Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe as Car 2, the shfit deputy's vehicle.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Firefighters rescue horse trapped under fence in Broad Brook. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle second-alarm fire on submarine base in Groton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle house fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cleanup efforts underway in Manchester after massive gasoline spill, fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battled fire in Middletown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: Massive fire at Vernon mill deemed suspicious as police seek info about vehicle seen nearby. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Update: Apartment fire that injured Bangor firefighter was set intentionally, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Blaze destroys Sumner barn, but firefighter crews contain spread, save surrounding buildings. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Caribou home destroyed in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Several departments respond to fire in Mexico. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lobster boat crew rescues man who fell from rocks into ocean off York. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Dozens displaced after fire damages multiple buildings in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 24-year-old woman killed in fiery, multi-vehicle crash on I-495 in Foxborough. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Camper trailer goes up in flames in Harwich; smoke visible across Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire in New Bedford home displaces 3. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 3 people displaced following Springfield house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters put out house fire in West Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Firefighter among 2 taken to hospital after Alstead fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Swimmer dies after being pulled from water at Hampton Beach. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Manchester Fire Department: 3 rescued from small island in the Merrimack River. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters quickly knock down Newfields building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND 9 displaced by Central Falls fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to Providence house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Target shooting mishap in Fairfax sparks fire in woods. CLICK FOR ARTICLE SUV fire forces temporary road lane closure in Sharon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Historic West Haven Fire Service Exhibit Moves To New Display. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Mobile 9/11 exhibit coming to Quincy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fall River first responders playing hockey to help firefighter battling cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lithium ion batteries are a rapidly emerging fire hazard; here's what New Bedford Fire Department is doing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Peabody Police Thank Retired Lynn Fire Chief For Assist In Foot Chase. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESLODD- Malden, MA Firefighter Gary Lopresti, 48, passed away from occupational cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Haven firefighter Anthony Desimone, 50, dies after collapsing at home after shift. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Marlborough, MA retired Captain David Herrick has passed away. The US Fire Administration is announcing the following Line of Duty Death: Chicago, IL Lieutenant Kevin P. Ward, 58. The US Fire Administration is announcing the following Line of Duty Death: Broward Sheriff’s Office, FL Department of Fire Rescue and Emergency Services Battalion Chief Terryson Jackson, 50. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Portland Fire has placed an order with Marion for a pumper built on a Spartan chassis. MAINE Norway Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber 1500/1000 pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Berlin Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber 1500/1500 pumper. New Bedford EMS has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance and a Ford Transit/Wheeled Coach ambulance.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT West Shore Fire in West Haven has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 31. MAINE Presque Isle Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Medic 16. MASSACHUSETTS Boston has taken delivery of three (3) new 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F pumpers for Engine 10, Engine 24, and Engine 42. Walpole Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/530 pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 2. NEW HAMPSHIRE Freedom Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 International CV515 4×4/Alexis rescue truck for Rescue 1. Hudson Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Excellance ambulance for Medic 2. The also have an additional identical unit on order for Medic 3. RHODE ISLAND North Smithfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Mt. Carmel volunteer fire company in Hamden becomes inactive, donates station to town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Haven firefighter DeSimone promoted posthumously to lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Greenfield's new Fire Station continues to progress. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lowell Engine 4 has been assigned a 2000 E-One Cyclone II 1250/880/20F that previously served in Dracut. This unit will be used until the new pumpers on order are delivered. Lynn Firefighter Kevin Curry Promoted to Fire Lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mass State firefighting academy holds graduation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newburyport breaks ground on new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Palmer Fire Department hires 1st female full-time firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Taunton's new fire chief takes the reins. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Derry firefighter certified for service excellence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lebanon seeks support for new downtown fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND West Warwick Fire Department launches Community Paramedicine Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Newport City Fire Chief John Harlamert retires after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rutland Town Fire Department has temporarily relocated to the town highway garage while their current station is demolished and a new one is built. Completion of the new station is estimated to be in late 2024.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 8 displaced after fire at 3-family home in Bridgeport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 11 displaced after fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple crews respond to structure fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Firefighter sustains burn injuries in Bangor fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple fire departments respond to motel fire in Biddeford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 4 displaced after fire in Skowhegan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS SUV bursts into flames on side of I-93 in Andover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Deadly Berlin house explosion caused by propane leak, investigators say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Manhole fire in Cambridge closes Harvard Square to traffic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: A big fireball erupts as multiple manhole explosions rock Cambridge's Harvard Square. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fall River Fire Displaces Eight. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews put out house fire in Otis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mobile home fire causes minor damage in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Six people displaced; cat, dog, and snake rescued from fire in Derry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Car crashes through building in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 hospitalized after jumping from burning Providence building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire starts in vacant Providence multi-family home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Hot air balloon makes emergency landing on Interstate 91 in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man critically injured in Jamaica motorcycle crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT East Haven firefighters adopt puppy rescued from hot car. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Governor Lamont Announces New State Law Improving Access to Benefits for Firefighters Who Develop Cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Westbrook Fire Department says good Samaritan mowed fire station lawn while firefighters were out on call. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southport Fireman’s Auction breaks record. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS A Peabody Firefighting Family. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Off-duty officers and firefighter save man who collapsed at Plymouth jiu-jitsu class. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Proceeds from Lawrence fire shirts go to Dana Farber breast cancer research. CLICK FOR ARTICE NEW HAMPSHIRE Drone near New Ipswich emergency scene keeps medical helicopter from taking off, officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Keene council OKs negotiation of 90-day contract with Rescue Inc. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Laconia Fire Department hosts 9-year-old's birthday party after fire at family home, saves birthday cake. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Five Rhode Island Fire Departments Awarded $1.77M to Upgrade Equipment & Boost Safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE U.S. COAST GUARD On August 10th, the U.S. Coast Guard commissioned it's newest Fast Response Cutter, the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter John Patterson (WPC 1153). The USCGC John Patterson is the 4th out of six new cutters being assigned to Boston. |
DEATH NOTICESThe US Fire Administration is announcing the following Line of Duty Death: Fuller Hose Company No 1 (North East, PA) Fire Police Officer Shawn Giles, age 53. The US Fire Administration is announcing the following Line of Duty Death: West Milford, NJ Fire Chief Edward "Eddie" J. Steines, age 64 |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Oakland Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One pumper built on a Freightliner chassis. Skowhegan Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber 1250/2500 pumper/tanker. Wiscasset Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Saber 1500/1000 pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Leicester Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Dodge 5500 chassis. Templeton Fire Department has placed an order with C&S
Specialty for a Toyne Custom Transporter 4x4 Tanker built on a Freightliner 108SD 4x4 chassis. It will feature a 2000 UPF Poly tank and Toyne Bolted stainless steel body. Delivery is expected in August 2025. NEW HAMPSHIRE Antrim Fire has placed an order for a Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance. Bradford Fire Department has placed an order with E-One for a new pumper. New London Fire Department has placed an order with E-One for a new pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Biddeford Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Sutphen 1500/1000 for Engine 22. Cape Elizabeth Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 66. MASSACHUSETTS Ashland Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 5, the shift commander's vehicle. Hancock Fire has purchased a 2005 Pierce 105' RM ladder truck. The unit had previously served with the Greater Springfield Volunteer Fire Department in Virginia. Holden Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Sherborn Fire has placed into service a 2023 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 5, the duty officer's vehicle. Tewksbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Pierce light rescue for Rescue 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Amherst Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-450/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 1. Lancaster Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-450/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 3. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Bridgeport Fire Department promotes first 2 women firefighters as captains. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Milford buys burn barn so firefighters can train for emergencies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Norwich Fire Department Squad A engine needs replacement. CLICK FOR ARTICE Pleasant Valley Fire in Barkhamsted has sold their Engine 5, a 2009 GMC/Rosenbauer 1000/300, to the Bruin Volunteer Fire Department in Pennsylvania. Simsbury Fire Chief James Baldis is retiring. He has been chief since January 2005 and has led the department through many painful incidents such as Hurricane Irene in 2011 and the Windsor Locks plane crash in 2019 along with the sudden deaths of Deputy Chief Jepeal and Fred Cosgrove. Chief Baldis a member for almost 50 years has served many roles in the department. He is very active in the Hartford County Regional Fire School and is well respected. West Hartford Fire Department Receives Large Training Grant, Shares With New Britain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Boothbay: Richard Spofford recognized for firefighting dedication. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Owl's Head Fire Chief Frank Ross has retired after 44 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Owl's Head appoints Steven Hallett as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Marion Fire Department awarded grant for breathing apparatus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mass Fire Academy- 23 firefighters graduate in Stow. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Saugus firefighter, Navy veteran honored on stage during Zac Brown Band show at Fenway Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Watertown's new fire chief Ryan Nicholson sworn in. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Newport to Receive $738,000 Firefighters Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT St. Albans VFD receives grant to upgrade communications system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 2 firefighters injured while battling blaze at Bristol home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Gas leak contained after causing evacuations in downtown Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 3 pets rescued from burning New Haven home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Volunteer firefighter from Orange loses home in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE People asked to stay away from large scrap fire in Somers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Firefighters quickly put out fire in Clifton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Kitchen fire destroys Freeport home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire contained at Backyard Farms in Madison. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Five injured after wall collapses at Bedford construction site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire at Boston home; firefighter taken to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One person hurt, three cars wrecked in New Gloucester crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Worker flown to hospital after industrial accident in Holliston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Electrical issue sparks fire on 42-foot trawler at Newburyport Yacht Club. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Roof collapse at Wilbraham power plant causes small fire, oil spill. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Firefighters extinguish kitchen fire in Nashua. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tenants Evacuated After Chemical Incident At Nashua High-Rise Building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Historic Block Island inn deemed a total loss. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car fire in North Providence damages building, forces evacuations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Ammonia leak contained at United Natural Foods facility in Brattleboro. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No one hurt in Burlington apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver crashes into power pole in Chester, cuts off electricity to 1,600 residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rockport firefighters, North East Mobile Health Services rescue wounded mountain biker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Mystic Seaport Museum celebrating boat's 85th birthday. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Hartford Fire Department Guides Teens Through First-Ever Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Knox County: 'Perfect public safety storm' at Knox 911 call center; 'closure' yet be defined. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Knox County works to rebuild 911 call center, disillusioned towns speak up, public safety chiefs warily regard temporary fix. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southport Fireman's Auction breaks record. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Greenfield City Council votes to remove fire, police chief from Civil Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No PFAS: What environmentally friendly fire training looks like on Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Four fire, EMS departments land FEMA grants for cardiac gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Old volunteer fire station in Charlestown to become memorial park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESHighgate, VT Volunteer Firefighter Logan Michael LaBelle passed away on August 6th following an accident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Longtime Madison, CT firefighter John Bodner has passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Boston is set to take delivery of three new E-One Typhoon pumpers for Engine 10, Engine 24, and Engine 42. Delivery will take place once outfitting at the local dealer is complete. Holden Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck with a single rear axle. Longmeadow Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper. Topsfield 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)CONNECTICUT Southbury Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 International/4 Guys 1000/2800 tankers for Tanker 10 and Tanker 11. MAINE Boothbay Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 International Metalfab 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2. MASSACHUSETTS Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 Technical Response for Tango 1. Halifax Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Holden Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 4. Shirley Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000/25F for Engine 5. RHODE ISLAND Jamestown Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 1. VERMONT Bennington Rural Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Freightliner/Marion 1500/3000 as Tanker 44. North Bennington recently placed into service a 2022 Freightliner/Fouts 1500/1000 as Engine 55. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Harpswell Fire Department promotes Mike Drake to replace retiring fire administrator. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Brewster Fire/Rescue Receives $91,500 FEMA Award for Pump, Aerial Ladder, and Driver Training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Easthampton Fire Department secures $565k to replace old equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Groton Engine 1's 2013 Spartan Metro Star/4 Guys 1500/1000/20F has returned to service after being refurbished. Melrose Lieutenant/Paramedic Brian Moran has retired after 30+ years of service. Taunton Fire Chief Timothy Bradshaw has retired after 28 years of service. NEW HAMPSHIRE Grantham Fire Department's new Engine Ready for Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Conway Firefighter Dale Hamilton has retired after 60 years with the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Salem Fire Chief Lawrence Best to retire on August 31st. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wilton Fire Department has sold their 2015 Spartan Metrostar/Valley rescue to Shelburne, Ontario Canada.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Crews respond to house fire in Coventry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Pickup Crashes Into Fairfield Firetruck After Fiery Collision On I-95. CLICK FOR ARTICLE State police trooper injured after cruiser struck on I-84 in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Building collapse damages cars and sends firefighter to the hospital in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to fire at Muddy Waters Cafe in New London. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Officials investigating after multiple cars burn in Newington parking lot fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lithium-ion battery catches fire in Spencer home; What are the safety precautions when recharging devices. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter rescued from collapsed burning home in Woodbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE House fire displaces family in Alfred. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Amish Barn saved after fire in Fort Fairfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Daughter of Methuen, MA Assistant Chief fatally pinned between trucks in Long Island, Maine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews Clear HAZMAT Situation In Millinocket. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person rescued after falling 20 feet into water in Oxford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS No injuries in Athol house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Residents escape fire at three-family home in Avon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Braintree Boat Fire Sends 5 To Hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICE Driver seriously injured, car mangled in Bridgewater crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Brockton Fire battles three-alarm blaze at recycling facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Off-duty Fairhaven firefighter Jesse Lacerda helps save drowning boy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 7 displaced after fire in Fall River apartment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Investigators seek public's help after suspicious Westfield train car fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE 4 People Sent To Hospital After Concord Collision. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Diver in Distress Rescued off Coast of New Castle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car crashes into Providence business. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND State hazmat team responds to gasoline spill in West Greenwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fiery crash disrupts traffic on I-195 in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Crash Victim Thanks Glover First Responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rafters rescued from Winooski River in Richmond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTNEW HAMPSHIRE New law aims to help New Hampshire firefighters with occupational cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESNaval Submarine Base New London, CT Assistant Chief Jeffrey Post passed away at the age of 44. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Bloomfield, CT Deputy Fire Marshal, Gerald S. 'Jerry' Campbell passed away at the age of 79. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Boston EMS paramedic John F. Bilotas passed away on August 3rd at the age of 66. Retired Farmington, CT Deputy Chief Michael Jozwik passed away on August 7th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter Robert McKinley passed away on August 5th at the age of 85. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tom Brocuglio, Longtime Thompsonville, CT Firefighter, Dies at 64. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration has announced three California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection line of duty deaths resulting from a helicopter crash in Sacramento, CA. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Mashpee Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Quint. Walpole Fire's two (2) E-One Typhoon pumpers have been competed at the factory. Delivery will take place after outfitting at the local dealer. VERMONT St. Albans Town has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One Typhoon pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT The Community Fire Company in Thompson has purchased a 2000 Sutphen 2000/470/30F/75' tower from the Johnstown, PA Fire Department. The unit will be placed into service after some modifications and training. MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. West Springfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/75' RMA for Engine 3. Winchester Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Grantham Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 HME Ahrens Fox 1750/1000/30F for Engine 2. RHODE ISLAND Tiverton Fire recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350 utility 4x4 125/250 as Forestry-Squad 1. VERMONT Derby-Line Fire has placed into service a 2023 Freightliner/Dingee 2200 Gallon tanker as Tanker 4. |
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CONNECTICUT Connecticut Fire Academy Awarded $300K Grant for Training, Equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Pine Meadow Fire Company in New Hartford ceased operations as of July 1st. The area is now covered by the other New Hartford fire companies. MAINE Rumford Fire hires Jesse Morgan as newest firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Newbury Fire Chief Doug Janvrin retires after 36 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wilmington Tower 1's 2010 E-One HP100 100' RM Tower has returned to service after being refurbished. VERMONT Barre Town to give ambulance to career center in exchange for access to training facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Truck hauling bread bursts into flames in Milford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Britain firefighter hurt in blaze that displaced 7 people, chief says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire damages historic church in Norwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Follow-up: Fire that destroyed Belfast event center ruled accidental. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bradford fire leaves family homeless. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fatal Motorbike Crash in Minot. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: Fire crews return to Rockland business two days after fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS 3 firefighters hurt, dozens displaced after blaze tears through 3 triple-deckers in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dedham homeowner escapes fierce flames that ripped through home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews put out attic fire in Greenfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 Marlborough Firefighters Injured Battling Structure Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Several crews put out fire in Palmer; two people injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 displaced, following apartment building fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Electric car parked in Wareham driveway spontaneously bursts into flames. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Investigators search for cause of Claremont warehouse fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lightning strike causes barn to burn down in Dover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Motor Home Goes Up In Flames On Exeter Highway. CLICK FOR ARTICE Crews rescue tuber from fast-moving Pemigewasset River in Woodstock. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Fire damages East Greenwich coffee shop. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 person injured after boat explodes in North Kingstown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car crashes under tractor-trailer, catches fire in North Kingstown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS Salisbury: A piece of firefighting history needs a home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Burn Boston Burn: The Story of the Largest Arson Case in the History of the Country NEW HAMPSHIRE In Concord, Camp Fully Involved helps ‘Fuel the fire that makes them want to be in the fire service'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Rhode Island secures nearly $1.4M for local fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Department of Environmental Management planning on prescribed burns on Prudence Island and in Exeter, Coventry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESLebanon, CT volunteer firefighter Michael Dumond, 35, passed away after a battle with cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Atkinson, NH Fire Chief Brian S. Murray Died Suddenly on July 30th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Long time Massachusetts paramedic John F. Morrissey passed away at the age of 66 on July 27th. He worked for Life-Line, AMR, Atlantic/Cataldo and MA Task Force 1. Brockton, MA retired Deputy Chief William Cobb passed away. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Malden, MA retired Lieutenant Henry G. Ferrick passed away on July 29th. Couresty of Echo Hose Co in Connecticut: The Officers of the Echo Hose Hook & Ladder Co. 1 regret to announce the passing of Veteran member James "Buzzy" Schilkowski. Buzzy joined the Echo Hose in the 1970s as an Auxiliary member where he served as Captain of the Shelton Emergency Department. He then served the City of Shelton and the Echo Hose until 1985. The US Fire Administration has announced the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Honey Grove, TX Volunteer Firefighter Evan Curtis Brown, 18 |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Arlington Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis. Mendon Fire currently has on order a Spartan/Toyne pumper for Engine 1.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)NEW HAMPSHIRE Cheshire County EMS has taken delivery of a Ford F-350 4x4 Wheeled Coach Citimedic ambulance for Ambulance 7. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Branford Fire Department Gets $423K DHS/FEMA Firefighter's Grant Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Thomaston Fire has recently returned their 1999 Peterbuilt/S&S tanker back to service after refurbishment. The S&S 3000 gallon stainless steel water was replaced with a new 3000 gallon UPF stainless wrapped poly tank. Also the pump was upgraded to Hale 1250 gpm pump. While the tank was removed, the frame was cleaned/sanded and given a fresh coat of paint. The body was repainted and rear graphics were updated. MASSACHUSETTS Hanson Fire's Robert O'Brien takes the helm. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Manchester-by-the-Sea fire chief, firefighters sworn-in. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newburyport Station 2 on Storey Ave has been demolished to make way for a new station being built on the same site. The new station is expected to be completed sometime in 2024. Plympton Makes History By Swearing In First Female Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Cabot EMS and Fire Department relocated due to flooding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Milton Firefighter struck by motor vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Truck bursts into flames in Fairfield; no injuries reported . CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 firefighters injured rescuing dogs from New Haven fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Roof fire extinguished at urgent care center in Newington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Neighbor assists fire department in rescuing person from Wethersfield fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Investigation underway after fire at Belfast event venue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to electrical fire in Rockland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Investigators rule Waterville farmhouse fire suspicious. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Boston Fire Leaves 3 Injured, 17 Displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE More than 20 people displaced after apartment fire in Chelsea. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle Chicopee house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 3 People Hospitalized After Being Pulled From Water At Dennis Beach. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Holyoke crews quickly extinguish train trestle fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Monson crews respond to logging vehicle fire in the woods. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Northampton names Andrew Pelis as Fire/Rescue Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Springfield: Two-alarm fire on American International College campus caused by lightning strike. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire at Williams College in Williamstown displaces eight students. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Small Plane Crashes Into Ocean Off Hampton Beach. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND North Smithfield home catches fire after lightning strike. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man killed in Pawtucket fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Train fire sparks in Providence, Cumberland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Warwick home destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT State cleans up suspected 200 gallon oil spill in Poultney. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: State Police looking for more information following two suspicious Waterbury fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Unique West Hartford camp prepares teen girls for careers in firefighting. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 'The fight of his life:' Norwalk firefighter needs cutting-edge treatment in brain cancer battle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Former Skowhegan firefighter opens coffee shop after an accident that ended his career. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Four rural New Hampshire fire departments to receive federal funding for equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Johnston man meets firefighters who saved his life 16 years ago. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESNewport, RI active duty firefighter Maribeth Redman passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wethersfield, CT Firefighter John "Jack" Maycock passed away unexpectedly at the age of 22. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Georgetown, CT assistant fire chief remembers firefighter Kyle Schlatter, 36, killed in motorcycle crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Former Echo Hose Hook and Ladder (Shelton, CT) Firefighter James "Buzzy" Schilkowsk passed away. Retired Warwick, RI Fire Captain Richard C. Baker passed awat at the age of 78. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Lowell, MA Firefighter and current Pridestar-Trinity EMS employee Robert “Rob” Laflamme passed away on July 19th. Retired Lawrence, MA Fire Alarm Operator Gail Scott passed away on July 19th at the age of 80. Marion Fire Department honors legacy of Joan Wing, longtime EMS founder and volunteer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration has announced the following Line of Duty Death: Birmingham, AL Firefighter Jordan Melton, age 28. The US Fire Administration has announced the following Line of Duty Death: Memphis, TN Lieutenant Jeffrey Norman, age 51. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT New London Fire has on order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles an E-One Typhoon pumper. MAINE Allagash Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new pumper. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Lawrence Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Quint. Malden Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for two (2) E-One custom pumpers. Marion Fire has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM Quint. Marion Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new brush truck. Middleborough Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new mini-pumper. Wareham Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new mini-pumper. Whitman Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grand for a new brush truck. Woburn Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce 105' Quint. NEW HAMPSHIRE Errol Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant for a new tanker.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Hermon Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 HME/Ahrens Fox 1871W for Engine 401. Features include: Cummins L9 - 450 HP motor, Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission, 1250 GPM pump, 1020 gallon water tank and Foam System, Hale "FoamLogix" 3.3 Class 'A' and Class 'B' Foam. MASSACHUSETTS Hadley Fire has placed into service a 2009 Chevrolet C4500/PL Custom ambulance as Ambulance 1. It had previously served in Northampton. Mattapoisett Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1030 for Engine 3. Townsend Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/CET 300 gallon for Forestry 3. Wilbraham Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Medic 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Epping Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Greenland Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. VERMONT Northfield Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Concord Fire Department Warns Against Donation Scam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Falmouth Hatchville Fire Station Ahead Of Schedule, On Budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Springfield Fire Department swears in Christopher Bartone as the new chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Burlington Fire has appointed Marsha McCombie as the EMS Battalion Chief. She is the first female to be appointed to a command staff position in the department's history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Swanton Village Fire Department receives check from Aubuchon Hardware. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 5 taken to hospital, 22 others treated following chemical spill at Berlin company. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire police member hit by car while directing traffic in Bolton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire displaces 2 in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Van carrying over 2K vapes catches on fire in Southington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter suffers heat exhaustion in Waterbury abandoned house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Lightning strike sets Auburn farmer's lawn on fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire at restaurant shuts down Camden's Bay View Landing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to crash involving multiple vehicles in Cumberland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family displaced after house fire in Hartland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Chemical spill reported at University of Maine Advanced Structures and Composites Center in Orono. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS One person taken to hospital after fire in Agawam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Boston: Sailor rescued after fall on USS Constitution. CLICK FOR ARTCLE Over 500 evacuated from Boston hotel after carbon monoxide detected. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Structure fire reported in Dennis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 men seriously burned by explosion inside home in Holliston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Teen's quick thinking saves Merrimac house from garage fire, chief says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 4 firefighters injured, 5 displaced by New Bedford fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Springfield home damaged in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord Furniture Business Building Destroyed By Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Concord Firefighters, Cops Back At Penacook School For More Fire Calls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter makes mayday call as crews battle fire behind Greenland restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: 2 people killed in Sutton fire died of smoke inhalation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND 2 mobile homes damaged in Pawtucket fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man dead after water rescue in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Sheldon house fire sends one to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Police investigating suspicious shed fire in Waterbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Paid training program introduces Hartford teens to fire service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE New Hampshire is first state to partner with ‘PFAS Annihilator' to destroy firefighting foams. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Four New Hampshire fire departments receive Federal grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
