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

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

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

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

CONNECTICUT

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

MAINE

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

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

CONNECTICUT

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

VERMONT

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

MAINE

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

VERMONT

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

Norwood, MA Retired Firefighter Ed Williamson has passed away.

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

VERMONT

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

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

VERMONT

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter Thomas Levins passed away.

CONNECTICUT

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

CONNECTICUT

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

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

MAINE

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

Tewksbury, MA Retired Chief James Morris passed away at the age of 97.

CONNECTICUT

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

VERMONT

Burlington Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for a Ford F-550/Osage ambulance.

MAINE

Portland Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Oshkosh Striker 6X6 ARFF unit for the Portland Jetport. The unit features a 1,950 GPM pump, a 3,000-gallon water tank, 420 gallons of foam, 500 lbs. of Purple K, and 460 lbs. of Halotron. It had previously served with the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport.

MASSACHUSETTS

Chatham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Methuen Fire Department recently placed into service a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750. Engine 5's former 2022 Pierce was reassigned to Engine 3.

Westport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/KME 1250/1000 for Engine 1. The current Engine 1's 2005 Freightliner/Crimson will be reassigned as Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

RHODE ISLAND

Cranson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 100' RMA for Ladder 2. The current 2003 HME will be retained as a spare.

Smithfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

CONNECTICUT

Norwich volunteer fire companies opposed to unified command. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Raynham public safety building project forced to relocate. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Weathersfield fire truck damaged, town relying on mutual aid for ladder support. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Glastonbury, CT former Company 1 Captain Steve Cowles has passed away.

FDNY firefighter Patrick Brady, Ladder 120, passed away after collapsing while working on the roof of a fire building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Falmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Litchfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/E-One mini-pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Hamden Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon pumper for Engine 2.

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typoon 1500/470/100' RMA for Truck 4.

Newfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Metalfab 1500/2000 for Engine 2.

Portland Fire Department has assigned a 2003 Ford F-550/E-One mini pumper with 1000 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank to Engine 14 on Cushing's Island. The truck previously served with Raymond, ME Fire Department and was delivered to the island via Portland Fire's Marine Unit.

MASSACHUSETTS

Agawam Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2250/500/100' RM Tower for Tower 1.

Lenox Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be retained as a 2nd ambulance.

Mattapoisett Fire Department has acquired a 2008 Pierce/Quantum 1500/500/30F 105' RMA for Ladder 1. This is the departments first ladder truck and it previously served with the Madison, WI Fire Department.

Natick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 100' RMA for Ladder 1.

Pelham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner 114SD Plus 6x4/ Hélie/Almac 1250/3400 elliptical tanker for Tanker 1.

Taunton Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 pumper for Engine 9.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Loudon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 2.

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

RHODE ISLAND

Hope and Jackson Fire Department in Scituate has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Firefighter Bruce Wonson has retired after 31 years of service.

Wakefield Fire Chief Mike Sullivan has retired after 41 years of service. Deputy Chief Tom Purcell has been appointed as the new fire chief.

RHODE ISLAND

Smithfield Fire Department has occupied their new Station 3 on Log Road.

MASSACHUSETTS

FDNY Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman died following a shift at the fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Raymond Fire Department has placed an order with SVI for a Rosenbauer Commander 2000/500/100' RM Tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Carver Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Impel-Ascendant 110' RM Tower with 1500 GPM pump.

Monterey Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a pumper-tanker with 1500 GPM pump and 2000 gallon water tank. Click For PDF Drawing

CONNECTICUT

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 105' RMA for Ladder 2.

MAINE

Frye Island Fire Department has acquired a 1996 E-One Cyclone pumper from Forestburgh, NY.

North Lakes Fire Department has acquired a 2002 Freightliner/4-Guys 1250/1500 for Engine 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Greenfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 1500/500/107’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Richmond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F for Engine 1. It replaces a 1999 KME.

South Deerfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/975/25F for Engine 2. It replaces a 1998 International/Farrar/Dingee.

Townsend Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/500/30F pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 3.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Medix MSV-II 170 ambulance for Paramedic 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Pawtucket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance for Rescue 1.

Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue ambulances for Rescue 3 and Rescue 4.

VERMONT

Pawlet Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550 300/200/5F for Attack 543.

MAINE

Frye Island has completed a renovation and expansion of their fire station.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northborough Engine 1's 2005 E-One has been sold to the Upper Lake, MI Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. A new Pierce pumper is currently on order.

Somerville Lieutenant Blanca Alcaraz has retired after 27 years of service.

VERMONT

Rockingham- Rockingham, Bellows Falls and Saxtons River have merged into one Rockingham Fire Department.

Weathersfield- Ascutney and Weathersfield have merged into one Weathersfield Fire Department.

Billerica, MA retired Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Ferraro passed away from occupational cancer.

Braintree, MA retired Deputy Chief Michael Carlino passed away.

Gloucester, MA retired Deputy Fire Chief Steve Barusso passed away.

Walpole, MA retired Captain Carl Silvernail passed away.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ipswich Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck.

RHODE ISLAND

Warwick Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a 2nd E-One top mount pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan MetroStar ER 1500/750 for Squad 115.

Stamford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 2 and a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 7.

MAINE

Levant Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME Aherns Fox 1871 1750/1000 for Engine 441. It replaces a 1994 International/KME pumper and a 2001 Freightliner/American LaFrance rescue. The rescue was then acquired by the Eagle Lake Fire Department, also in Maine.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dracut Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 95' MM Tower for Tower 1. It replaces a 1998 E-One 110' RMA.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Brentwood Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3000 for Tanker 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bedford Fire Department has broken ground on their new fire station. Currest estimate calls for completion in the fall of 2026.

VERMONT

Saint Albans Town Fire Department marks 50 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stowe Fire Department and Stowe Rescue have merged into one agency, Stowe Fire and Rescue.

MAINE

Edgecomb Fire Department insurance rating improves. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lewiston-Auburn’s 911 dispatch eyes move to Auburn Hall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rockland: Combined Public Safety Building idea tabled, Rockland continues search for new property. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River EMS seeks a 'final home.' City torn between leasing or buying a building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Replacement for Taunton's Weir Fire Station will be in new location. Where and why? CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Most MA fire departments staffing don't meet standards: Why it matters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Milton, MA Firefighter Danio Thomas passed away from Occupational Cancer.

Milford, MA retired Firefighter Robert D. Lorenzo has passed away from occupational cancer.

Watertown, MA retired Firefighter Joseph C. Ridenti has passed away.

Barre City, VT retired Fire Chief Peter John passed away.

Berlin, VT former Fire Chief Albie Lewis passed away.

CONNECTICUT

Glastonbury Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2025 Spartan/Marion pumpers for Squad 12 and Squad 33.

Torrington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 for Engine 1.

Willington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/2014 LifeLine 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 513. The box was refurbished and remounted from Ambulance 513's 2014 Ford F-550.

MAINE

Charlotte Fire Department has acquired Middleton NH's former 2003 International/KME 1250/1000.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Pierce 1500/1800 for Tender 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Sandwich Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Sudbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan FC94/Fouts 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Yarmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-350/CET 4x4 300/300/10F for Forestry 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Danville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T880/Rosenbauer 1250/3900 for Tanker 1. It will replace Engine 2's 1993 International/3D.

Holderness Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

Middleton Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Freightliner/US Fire Apparatus 1500/1500 as Engine 4. It replaces Engine 1's 2003 International/KME.

Nashua Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Arrow XT 105' RMA for Ladder 1.

Stratham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 1500/1250/40A for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Natick Firefighter/Paramedic FF Glynnis Lee has retired after 24+ years of service.

Plymouth Engine 7's 2013 E-One Cyclone II 1500/750/30A has returned to service after being refurbished.

Rowley Fire Department welcomes six new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

CONNECTICUT

Stamford Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a 95' Aerialscope.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Lee Fire Department has on order a 2025 KME Panther Flex Pumper 1500/1000 with a Cummins X12 500 HP Motor and an Allison EVS 4000 Transmission for Engine 2. This is a stock unit and delivery is expected in early 2026.

CONNECTICUT

Windsor Locks Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Seagrave Marauder heavy rescue with remounted 1997 body.

MAINE

Cape Elizabeth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/C.E.T. 1250/300 for Engine 61. The current Engine 61 will be reassigned to Squad 62.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boylston Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500HD/Horton 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 1.

Littleton Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet 5500HD/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance as Medic 1.

VERMONT

Newport City Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Smeal 1500/2500 for Engine 3.