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Week of July 22, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

West Springfield, MA Retired Firefighter Peter Morgan has passed away.

Retired Westbrook, ME Lieutenant Donald Trafford passed away.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

VERMONT

Peacham Fire Department has placed and order with VRS for a Toyne pumper built on a Freightliner M2 112 chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 1500 gallon water tank.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Andover Fire Department has acquired a 1999 HME/Ferrara 109’ RMA for Ladder 1. It had previously served in Elizabeth Twp, PA.

MASSACHUSETTS

Barre Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2023 International CV/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Needham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

New Ashford Fire Department recently acquired a 2003 HME/Central States 1250/1000 for Engine 2. It previously served in Pelham, Mass.

Wellfleet Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 98.

West Barnstable Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Saber 2000/3000 for Engine-Tanker 296.

VERMONT

Brattleboro Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/ASV (American Specialty Vehicles) ambulance for Ambulance 3.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford firefighters roll out new truck at a big savings to the city. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Grafton Fire Department celebrates 100-year history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Six displaced after fire at multi-family home in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Food truck catches fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Good Samaritans help rescue family from fire in Middletown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two Milford homes struck by lightning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews extinguish house fire in Shelton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Eight people taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Somers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

At least 7 displaced, 2 firefighters with minor injuries after 3rd-alarm fire in Torrington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire engulfs Wethersfield encampment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

First responders in Harrison save unconscious woman in heroic roadside CPR effort. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Several car fires doused in southern Maine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

2 Attleboro cops pull 2 residents out of burning home; all 4 injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle fire at Avon recycling facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

6 people displaced in Boston fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter, resident hospitalized after blaze tears through Danvers home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

First responders resuscitate one of two cats rescued from Framingham apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lakeville firefighters extinguish 'stubborn' RV fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Neighbor's quick action saves New Bedford family from house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Palmer crews respond to hay-baler fire. CLICK FOR ARTICE

Firefighter injured after responding to reports of an explosion in Turners Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord firefighters sent to fire at condominium complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire that damaged Manchester apartment building under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Fire crews respond to shed fire in Central Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Solar panels the likely cause of fire on commercial building roof in Cumberland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire shuts two Providence businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Fire threatens Bridgewater businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Fire officials investigate blaze that burned former schoolhouse to the ground in Wheelock. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

MAINE

Littleton and Island Falls to get $1.5 million in congressional funds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Maine fire departments receive $1.1 million in grant funding for basic equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Beverly, Danvers, and Peabody awarded federal firefighter safety grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Providence Canteen gives support to firefighters on hot days. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of July 15, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Longtime Derby, CT First Responder Arthur "Artie" Fredericks passed away at the age of 82. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Affton Fire Protection District (St Louis, MO) Captain James "Jim" Cova, 54.
On Tuesday July 9, 2024, Captain James “Jim” Cova was found unresponsive at the firehouse after responding to several emergency responses during his shift. Firefighters immediately performed CPR and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

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

VERMONT

Castleton Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for an Alexis mini pumper built on a Ford F-550 4-door chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Berlin Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Velocity 1500/750 for Engine 8.

MASSACHUSETTS

Abington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Gardner Fire Department recently took delvery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

Hanover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance.

Ludlow Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulances for Ambulance 2 and Ambulance 4.

Spencer Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550 4×4, 95/200 as Forestry 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exeter Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 for Engine 5.

Northwood Fire Department recently placed into service a 2013 Ford F-550/Duramag 250/300 as Forestry 1. The chassis was utilized from former Ambulance 1 to create the forestry unit.

RHODE ISLAND

Block Island Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Chepachet Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan FC-94 1500/1000/20F for Engine 11.

Cumberland EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 1.

VERMONT

Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Dorset Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/BME 1500/300/20F for Attack 511.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Limerick Fire-EMS has moved into their new station located at 23 School Street.

Raymond Fire Department has changed the call signs for their apparatus. See my Raymond Fire page for the changes.

MASSACHUSETTS

Barnstable Fire Department receives federal grant for nearly $250k. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Medford Station 3 on Salem Street has reopened after repairs were completed.

RHODE ISLAND

Block Island welcomes new fire engine via ferry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Bridgeport firefighters extinguish blaze at large commercial building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fairfield school bus catches fire, no students on board at time. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle extreme heat conditions in New Haven fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RVs, campers at South Windsor business catch fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pets missing, residents displaced after fire in West Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four firefighters injured battling fire at multi-family house in New Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Fire destroys barn in Canaan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Sawdust catches fire outside Rockland house. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Fiery car crash off I-495 in Hopkinton causes injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Smoking materials blamed for deadly Hyannis fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford firefighters respond to accidental fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter, one other person hurt after fire breaks out in Norwood apartment complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews put out kitchen stove fire in Orange. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle 2-alarm scrapyard fire in Peabody. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

80-year-old man dies in house fire in Revere. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire in Springfield forces out two residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out at popular Truro restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Authorities investigate 2-alarm fire in Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 dead, 1 hurt in fiery Conway crash between truck and pickup truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Manchester firefighters battle 2-alarm brush fire in extreme heat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 firefighters hurt, 65 residents displaced after Nashua apartment complex fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Firefighters respond to encampment fire in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man injured in Providence high-rise fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out in Woonsocket home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Tractor trailer explodes, injuring driver and setting nearby structure on fire in Ferrisburgh. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Apartment building catches fire in Underhill. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Williston home filled with flood water and smoke has firefighters discussing safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

CONNECTICUT

U.S. COAST GUARD

US Coast Guard Sector Boston holds change of command ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of July 8, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Plainfield, NH Captain Larry Dingee has passed away at the age of 69. He also was a firefighter in Cornish and the owner of Dingee Machine, a long time manufacturer of fire apparatus.

The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Chittenden, Vermont Captain Charles "Charlie" Parker, 74.
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Captain Charles “Charlie” Parker responded to a barn fire. After operating at the scene, he returned the tanker to the fire station. Captain Parker was found unresponsive by a fellow firefighter. Lifesaving efforts were immediately performed but were unsuccessful. The cause of death has yet to be determined. Age: 74Chittenden, VT Volunteer Fire Department Captain Charlie Parker dies in line of duty, officials confirm. Chittenden, VT Volunteer Fire Department Captain Charlie Parker dies in line of duty, officials confirm.

Concord, NH retired Firefighter Micheal "Mikey" Corcoran has passed away. The following is courtesy of the Concord Firefighters Local 1045 posed on July 8th: Sad news this morning as our beloved brother Micheal "Mikey" Corcoran lost his short battle with occupational cancer. Brother Corcoran joined the Concord Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT on June 12th, 1993 and retired February 17th, 2017. He held many titles - brother, son, father, proud grandfather, but most importantly he was a "jake". Countless of cherished memories continue to survive in those that worked with Mikey. Many retired now, but some are still working today. His passing leaves a stern reminder about the inherent dangers of this line of work, the silent killer hidden in the smoke, the burning rubble, and even our gear. Mikey, today we continue to answer the calls, one by one with heavy hearts. But always carrying on the tradition of taking care of others just as you enjoyed for 24 years.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death - Boone County, Missouri Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben, 42.
On Monday morning, July 8, 2024, Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben from the Boone County Fire Protection District, and another firefighter from the City of Columbia Fire Department were conducting a swift water operation in North Columbia. The firefighters had rescued two individuals when the boat overturned. Assistant Chief Tobben was thrown into the water and drowned. The other firefighter and the two victims originally rescued were not injured.

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

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

RHODE ISLAND

Lincoln Fire District has place an order with On Scene LLC for a 1500 GPM pumper built by Spencer on a Spartan chassis.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Sweden Fire Department recently placed into service a 1995 Spartan/Ferrara 1250/1000 as Engine 4. It previously served in Cape Elizabeth.

MASSACHUSETTS

Leyden Fire Department has acquired a 1999 Ford F-550/J&B 750/250/25F for Engine 1. It had previously served with the Maplewood Fire Company in PA. Leyden has also placed into service a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500/Knapheide utility for Squad 2.

Mendon Fire Department has acquired a 2001 E-One 2000/500/100' RMA, which is the department's first aerial ladder. It had previously served in Manchester By the Sea.

Plymouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/E-One 2000 gallon tanker for Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Grafton Fire Department has acquired a 1989 Chevy C70/Phoenix 350/500 for Forestry 1. It previously served with the US Forest Service, NH Division of Foerstry and Lands, and the Stark Fire Department.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Monroe firefighters' Awards Banquet recognizes outstanding service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Somers Fire Department has appointed Dave Lenart as the new fire chief.

Tolland Fire's new Station 340 has been completed. The new station is located at the site of the previous station on Gehring Road.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exeter Firefighter Mike Morin has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant.

VERMONT

Brattleboro Fire Department officially takes over town's EMS services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Georgia has contracted Fairfax Rescue to provide ambulance service for the community.

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Five displaced following structure fire in Bridgeport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 firefighters injured in multi-family home fire in Bristol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple people taken to hospital after crash, vehicle fire in Colebrook. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Hamden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Structure fire displaces 8 in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency personnel respond to boat explosion in New Haven Harbor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 people taken to hospital after apartment complex fire in New London. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Officials investigate blaze at Eddington restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters, DEP, respond to offgassing railroad tank cars in Hermon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Arson investigation underway after Molotov cocktails found on Rockland rail tracks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Sweden home deemed total loss after fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Ice maker catches fire inside Boston's Fenway Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 hospitalized after Boston apartment building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter rescues 3-year-old girl from burning building in Everett. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews respond to chemical spill in Franklin. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man dies in early morning house fire in Hyannis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Marblehead fireworks canceled after fire on barge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford firefighters battle two structure fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire engine struck by hit-and-run tractor trailer truck in Norton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Family members severely burned during Peabody RV fire face long recovery. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Propane tank explosion leads to house fire in Rowe. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle fire amid scorching temperatures in Somerville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Family dog dies in Ware house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Car fire spreads to home in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dozens of seniors evacuated after fire in Weymouth apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Teen Seriously Injured In Fall From Tree, Flown By Helicopter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 injured in fire at house in Keene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire leaves two pets dead, damages Lebanon home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Commercial truck takes out utility pole in Nashua, hundreds without power. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-95 in Exeter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

North Kingstown officer's bodycam captures his 'brave and heroic' action to rescue woman from fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews respond to Providence house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Second fire this year breaks out at Providence scrapyard. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters extinguish shed fire in Tiverton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Barre senior's residence catches fire, no injuries reported. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple agencies respond to Lyndon fire, one person injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

CONNECTICUT

Coventry offers free housing to college students in exchange for firefighter service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Maine Fire Departments to benefit from new Federal Legislation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

On Scene is excited to announce our very first Spencer delivery to the Town of Weston! CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Gov. Sununu signs bill to establish early detection cancer screenings for firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of July 1, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Rosenbauer Cobra 100' MM Tower for Truck 7.

North Hampton Fire Department currently has on order an E-One Typhoon eMax 1500/1000 pumper and a Ford F-550 forestry truck with 200 gallon water tank.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner 114SD/Midwest Fire 1250/3000 for Tanker 5.

Westbrook Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 2000/500/100’ RMA for Ladder 4.

MASSACHUSETTS

Arlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

Brockton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 105' RMA for Ladder 2.

Cambridge Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 International MV/Rosenbauer All-Electric Rescue for Haz-Mat 1.

Fall River Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Bulldog 4x4 225/300 for Brush 1.

Grafton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Seagrave Marauder 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

New Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/500 for Engine 8.

New Bedford Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550/Ward MCB 4x4 light rescue as Squad 2. It will be utilized for Rail System Tech Rescue.

Rochester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 210.

Waltham Auxiliary Fire recently placed into service a 2002 E-One Typhoon air supply unit. It previously served as Engine 2 and 3 in Weston and had the pump and tank removed.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Allenstown Fire Department has acquired a 2009 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. It previously served with Tri-Town Ambulance.

Ashland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Chesterfield Fire Department recently acquired a 2008 Ferrara Ignitor XD 1500/450/30F/77’ RMA for 6 Ladder 1. It previously served with West Short, CT Fire.

Hopkinton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth T480/Fouts Brothers 1250/3000 for Tanker 1.

VERMONT

Milton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Haverhill Fire Department welcomes new recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

North Hampton Engine 1's 2012 E-One has been sent out to be refurbished.

Somersworth Fire Department to celebrate 100 years of service to city. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Tri-Town Ambulance has changed their named to Pembroke EMS.

RHODE ISLAND

Smithfield's new fire station to move forward in existing building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Tiverton FD staffing crisis reaches tipping point. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Ludlow Fire Chief Peter Kolenda retires after 25 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Fire truck struck by big rig on I-95 in Greenwich after responding to separate crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dryer fire forces evacuations at North Haven hotel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 pets missing, 5 people displaced after large fire in Plainfield home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Lightning strike destroys garage in Bangor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Brunswick house fire displaces two people. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Three pets killed, house destroyed in Fort Kent fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Significant fuel spill following Mattawamkeag train derailment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fatal Naples crash involving electric vehicle closes road, prompts 'hazardous materials scene'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man seriously hurt after getting trapped in burning car following crash in Standish. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Man saved by state's first ever whole blood transfusion from Braintree car crash site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews battle fire in Oxford trash facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Grandfather, father and son seriously hurt after RV explodes in Peabody. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

11 displaced, following Springfield house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Springfield resident jumps out window to escape fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Neighbors alert Wilbraham family of garage fire before it spreads to home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Busy day in Wareham includes fully involved garage fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

House fire in Cranston claims the life of 2 dogs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

North Kingstown officials respond to house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Hazmat called to Walgreens in North Smithfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

House catches fire in Woonsocket. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Kitchen fire shuts down popular Colchester restaurant temporarily due to damage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

CONNECTICUT

Small CT towns struggle to keep up with emergency calls (Paywall). CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Vernon Uses Innovative Virtual Reality Training for Its First Responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

The Firemen's Benevolent Association of New Haven commemorate their 175th anniversary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

80 years ago, a gas-soaked roof and WWII created a perfect storm for the Hartford circus tragedy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Maine Forest Rangers use drones to help find fires started by lightning strikes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

911 calls in Knox County now being answered by KRCC staff after eight months. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Newburyport Fire Department rolls out new information-gathering service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

15-year-old Dighton Junior Firefighter candidate saves choking woman at restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester firefighters make a wish come true for a young child. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

US COAST GUARD

Courtesy USCG: The Coast Guard commissioned its 56th Fast Response Cutter and first one to be stationed in the Pacific Northwest during a ceremony held in Astoria, Ore., Thursday. Coast Guard Cutter David Duren (WPC-1156) is the first of three planned Fast Response Cutter’s (FRC) to be homeported in Astoria. The commissioning ceremony is one of the most important traditional milestones in the life of a cutter, as it represents the readiness of the cutter to conduct Coast Guard operations and marks her entry into active service.




Week of June 24, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Bristol, RI Assistant Chief James Riccio pased away on June 18th at the age of 76.

50 year veteran of the Orange, CT Volunteer Fire Department Captain Kenneth Mitchel passes away at age 71. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Canton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis.

Warwick Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a custom Spartan/E-One pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Kensington Fire in Berlin has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Velocity 1500/750 for Squad 4.

Wolcott Fire Company 2 has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/2000 for Tanker 5 (W5).

MAINE

Bangor Fire Department recently placed into service a 2023 Ford F-150 4X4 as Fire Command 1, the shift Assistant Chief's vehicle.

MASSACHUSETTS

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 105' RMA for Ladder 4.

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

Shirley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be reassigned to Ambulance 2.

Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/500 for the Rescue Squad.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Easton Fire Department has purchased a 2001 International/Pierce 1250/1000 for Engine 1.

Keene Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-250 as Utility 1.

VERMONT

Barre Town EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 6.

Williston Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 GMC 2500HD as Utility 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Greenwich Engine 1 was struck while on scene of a motor vehicle accident. The members were transported to the hospital and released. The 2018 Pierce Arrow XT sustained heavy damage.

MAINE

Newburgh's new fire station toured by Senator Collins. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Eastham has appointed Deputy Lisa Albino as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Longmeadow Fire Chief retiring after decades of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Springfield graduates 17 new firefighter recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exeter Fire Department names new assistant, deputy chiefs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Bristol's Ever-Ready fire station to hold celebration for 100th anniversary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Warehouse fire in Danbury leaves firefighter with non-life-threatening injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Wind poses problem for crews battling brush fire in East Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Residents near scene of large fire in Franklin told to stay inside, keep windows closed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Good Samaritans stop playing soccer to fight Norwalk porch fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire displaces three people and one dog in Shelton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

South Windsor firefighters extinguish heavy scrap metal fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys multiple apartments in Terryville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire damages, displaces residents in Vernon shelter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Minivan carrying more than a dozen puppies crashes in Woodstock. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Lightning strike causes fire, significant damage to Auburn home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Officials respond to Auburn house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Cigarette blamed for intense fire in Bangor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man killed in retaining wall collapse at Brownville construction worksite. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Elderly man dies in fire in Milo. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Portland firefighters battle 3-alarm fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire causes extensive damage to building in Saco. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pizza box on stovetop thought to be cause of house fire in Searsmont; occupants and dogs escape. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

7 people injured in Boston porch collapse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Heavy fire burns in Boston buildings. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Raging fire rips through bar in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fast moving flames destroy at least 2 Brockton businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire at historic home in Brockton displaces 9. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Flames shoot from roof of large home in Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys home next to Dedham school. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Woman dies after 4-alarm blaze rips through home in Georgetown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters respond to blazing structure in Northampton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

2-Alarm Fire In Amherst Destroys Garage, Damages 2 Vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Three-generation family-owned Boscawen sawmill destroyed in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One person dies during Epping fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. UPDATED ARTICLE: Person Didn't Die as a Result of the Fire

Lightning strikes tree and house in Manchester during severe weather. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire in commercial building occupied by popular Nashua restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Four displaced amid Providence fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Bradford man hospitalized after fiery car crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State hazmat team cleans up acid leak on railroad tracks near downtown Brattleboro. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Home in Fairfield a complete loss after porch fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Propane leak in Rutland leads to multiple building evacuations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Malfunction causes spill of toxic fire-fighting foam at National Guard base in South Burlington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

RHODE ISLAND

Senator Reed helps pass bill to extend federal support for Rhode Island firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Burrillville son of first responders saves struggling classmate during school trip. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of June 17, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Boston and PFFM retired Fire Chaplain Father Daniel J. Mahoney passed away on June 19th.

Manville (Lincoln, RI) former Fire Chief James Akers, 67, passed away on June 16th.

West Warwick, RI retired Battalion Chief Emilio D. DiCarlo passed awy on June 15th at the age of 81. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

LODD- Los Angeles County, CA Firefighter Andrew Pontious, a 19-year veteran, died in the line of duty on June 14th when a burning front-loader exploded at the quarry in the Antelope Valley community of Littlerock north of Los Angeles.

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

Attawaugan Fire District in Dayville has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

MAINE

Kingfield Fire Department has ordered a Midwest Fire All-Poly Series 2,000 gallon Tanker-Pumper with a Freightliner M2-106 Crew Cab Single Axle 4X4 Chassis. Delivery is expected for early 2026.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Middlefield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan Metrostar/Gowans-Knight 1500/1000/30A for Engine 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Agawam Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 1.

Chelmsford Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Pierce Saber 1500/750 for Engine 1. The 2020 Pierce previously operated by Engine 1 was reassigned to Engine 3.

Northampton Fire has placed into service a 2023 Freightliner/2011 PL Custom remount ambulance as Ambulance 5.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Gilsum Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International/Spencer 1500/1300 for Engine 1.

Plymouth Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

VERMONT

Enosburgh Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford Transit/Demers ambulance.

Richmond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Marco brush truck.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Cromwell has approved funding that will allow the fire department to add staffing so shifts will increase from 7 per shift to 9.

MAINE

Greenville opens new public safety center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Bedford voters approved funds to build a new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Fairfax set for construction to begin on new fire station in July. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Fire significantly damages house in Newtown; firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 people and a cat rescued from house fire in North Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters extinguish boat fire in Stratford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Person taken to hospital after vehicle hits house in Tolland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Fire burns abandoned Auburn home to the ground. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Home destroyed in Searsmont fire, occupants and dogs escape. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Plane crashes into river in Topsham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Beverly Kitchen Fire Sends Woman To Hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter injured, 19 displaced after large blaze breaks out in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

4 treated for smoke inhalation after school bus fire closes part of I-93 in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter injured battling blaze at Brockton home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Smoke detectors give early warning of fire in Falmouth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 dead after plane crashes into Merrimack River. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crash on Ware Street in Palmer forces road closure. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 person hospitalized, following Southampton structure fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Eight without a home after fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Authorities identify driver killed in fiery crash at Bedford toll plaza. CLICK FOR ARTICLE"

One person in serious condition after rollover crash on I-293. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One person dead after fire in Goffstown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Firefighters respond to house fire in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

New Derby rental store destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

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Week of June 10, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Active duty Boston Firefighter Matthew Troy of Engine 10 passed away on June 10th from occupational cancer.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

The US Fire Administration is reporting the follwing Line of Duty Death: LaCrosse, IN Volunteer Firefighter Kenneth D. Caldwell, 63.
On the morning of Thursday, June 6, 2024, Firefighter Caldwell responded to a field fire. During the response, Firefighter Caldwell used rescue equipment to cut through a fence so other firefighters could get equipment to the area of the fire. After the fire, he returned to the station and cleaned up the equipment. He mentioned to others that he was going to stop and get his mail on the way home. That evening, he missed a work detail at the firehouse. On Friday, June 7, 2024, he failed to respond to a call. By Sunday morning, June 9, 2024, Firefighter Caldwell had not been seen or heard from since Thursday. Members of his department went to his residence to check on him. The found him deceased inside the home. He had collapsed and died while opening his mail, just a few hours after his emergency response to the fire incident.

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

Stony Hill Fire Department in Bethel has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 1500/500/20F/107' RMA.

MASSACHUSETTS

Somerville Fire Department has placed an order with C & S Specialty Inc for an EVI heavy rescue built on a Spartan chassis.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Plaistow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 2000/1000 pumper.

VERMONT

Clarendon Fire Department currently has on order a Freightliner/BME 2000 gallon tanker.

Dorset Fire Department has on order a Ford F-550/BME mini pumper and a Ferrara Inferno 2000/3000 on order.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Franklin Fire Department has acquired a 2010 Spartan/Marion 2000/1000 pumper. The unit previously served in Colchester.

Westport Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Marion 1500/650 pumpers as Engine 4 and Engine 5.

MASSACHUSETTS

Auburn Fire Department is taking delivery of a 2024 International HV/Pierce 1500/2000 for Tanker 1.

Fall River Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Chevy Tahoe as Car 2, a district commander's vehicle.

Marshfield Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulances for Paramedic 1 and Paramedic 2.

Salem Fire Department has purchased a 1998 E-One Cyclone II 1250/500 for use as a spare pumper. It previously served in Braintree.

Wellfleet Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typoon e-Max 1500/1000/30F for Engine 95.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Saber 1500/1000/25F for Engine 1. It replaces Engine 2's 1998 Freightliner.

RHODE ISLAND

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan Metro Star/Smeal 1500/1000 for Engine 4.

Johnston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Newport Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford/Demers Sprinter ambulance for Newport 4.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Greenfield cuts ribbon on new fire station; Open House planned. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

21 hospitalized in Bridgeport for carbon monoxide poisoning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Bridgeport fire, possible explosion force building evacuation, close elementary school. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fairfield firefighters rescue trapped fawns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

5 displaced after fire in Old Lyme. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Head-on crash and vehicle fire in Waterbury leaves 4 injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Driver rescued in 12 minutes after first responders use 'Jaws of Life' in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Outdoor oven fire extinguished at Westport home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Family safe after vehicle crashes into their Brewer home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Levant farmer and his brother pull woman out of burning car. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys Millinocket garage, damages nearby houses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Garage fire in Newburgh sparked by lightning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Driver dies after car ends up inside home in Norway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Apartment fire displaces residents in Sanford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

33 displaced, multiple residents and pets rescued from large Boston fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters knock down Brockton blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man flown to hospital with life-threatening injuries after oil tank explosion, fire in Hyannis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Hazmat team responds with firefighters in New Bedford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One person evaluated after fire forces evacuation of Daniel Webster Inn in Sandwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

10 people displaced after house fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Swansea Fire Department Extinguishes Fire at High School. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Westfield kitchen fire destroys mobile home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

2 found dead after fire at Charlestown home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. CLICK FOR UPDATED ARTICLE

Two workers injured after being run over by paving roller at construction site in Windham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Coventry police offers reward for information on hit-and-run that injured first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Corroded extension cord sparked fire at TwoTen Oyster Bar in South Kingstown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dashcam video released after deer jumps through RIPTA bus windshield in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Two seriously injured in crash on I-89 in Colchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pittsford home destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Authorities investigating Windham County school bus crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Person injured during fire at encampment in Winooski. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

MAINE

With only one skills test left, 16 firefighter students training in St. George will soon assist in emergency response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters gift toy car to child after it was destroyed in Levant fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts firefighters, Dana-Farber partner to address heightened cancer risks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Event honors Springfield firefighter who survived tragic childhood fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of June 3, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Colebrook Fire Department has on order a Sutphen pumper to replace Engine 3.

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 2000/2500 tanker.

Woodstock Fire Department has on order a Fouts Brothers tanker to replace Tanker 10.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Niantic Fire in East Lyme has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal 1500/750 for B-13.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bolton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Seagrave Marauder 1500/1000/30F for Squad 75.

Charlton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Hingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 2. The current Medic 2 will be reassigned to Medic 4.

Lexington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1250/500/30F for Engine 4. The current Engine 4 will be reassigned to Engine 2.

Massachusetts Fire Academy has taken delivery of a 2024 KME Severe Service 109’ RMA for Ladder 3. It will be assigned to the Bridgewater campus.

Sandwich Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ferrara Cinder 1500/1000 for Engine 4.

Weston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Spencer light rescue/mobile cascade for Squad 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Littleton Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Ford F-550/KME light rescue for Haz-Mat 1. It previously served in Canandaigua, NY.

Northwood Fire Department has acquired a 2010 Ferrara/HME/Smeal 1500/500/40F/77’ RMA. It had previously served in Jacksonville, FL.

RHODE ISLAND

Anthony Fire District in Coventry has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

Pawtucket Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 for Engine 2. The current Engine 2 will be reassigned to Engine 6.

Pawtucket Fire has acquired a 1992 E-One Protector 1500/500 for use as a spare, designated Engine 10. It previously served in North Providence.

VERMONT

Ascutney Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Dingee 1500/2000 for Tanker 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

East Haven Fire Department swears in newest firefighter/paramedic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Naugatuck Fire Chief Paul Russell retires after 34 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Haven swears in 1st female assistant fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Stacyville Fire Department Picks Up The Pieces After Station Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

School Bus Catches Fire In Bridgeport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lightning causes fire at Monroe home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lack of water hampers firefighting efforts at home in Norwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State police identify men found dead inside burned car in Oxford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Student pilot on solo flight reported engine trouble before crashing at campground in Plymouth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stratford ice cream shop damaged by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out at pizza restaurant in Vernon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters work to limit damage of Westport patio fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fiery Wolcott crash leaves 18-year-old driver dead, 4 other teens hospitalized. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Fire at Auburn apartment building displaces nearly two-dozen residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Car engulfed in flames at gas station near Auburn town line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Bowdoinham homeowner hurt when gas appliance installation leads to explosion. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire devastates Edgecomb home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man killed in Rockport welding explosion was in a work release program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Tractor-trailer collides with train in Stockton Springs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Monster truck soars too high, causing injuries and panic at event in Topsham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire causes significant damage to Topsham home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

1 dead after crash, fire in which vehicle fell 40 feet off ramp in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

3-alarm Boston fire prompts brief Mayday call. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massive fire destroys former Chelsea tux shop. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

7 people displaced following East Longmeadow house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fairhaven Boat Fire Sends One To The Hospital Suffering From Burns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Horse rescued after falling through floor of Ipswich stable. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford firefighters squelch fire on fishing vessel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Orleans firefighters keep brush fire from damaging home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Eight dogs rescued from Springfield basement fire, 12 chickens dead. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Taunton Fire Drives Eight People From Their Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire rips through Liberty-Belle Stables in Templeton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Family escapes house fire in Ware. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man and woman rescued from Westborough fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

3 injured, dozens displaced after massive fire at Worcester apartment complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Witnesses help remove pilot from burning helicopter after crash in Danbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Excavator considered total loss in second blaze at Keene Transfer Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews battle fire at detached garage in Mont Vernon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 Fires in Portsmouth believed to be caused by lightning strikes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man Perishes In Weare House Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. CLICK FOR UPDATED ARTICLE

Man dead in rollover crash on I-93 in Windham near Massachusetts border. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Police searching for car in hit-and-run that injured 2 Coventry firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out at Pawtucket business. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

19 displaced by boat fire that spread to 2 Providence homes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

65 firefighters respond to large blaze in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency crews respond to a reported fire at a Providence home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews respond to Smithfield house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

TwoTen Oyster Bar in South Kingstown damaged by fire . CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

2 killed, 3 injured when stolen SUV crashes during police chase in Colchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Vehicle crashes into home in Shelburne. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

No injuries in Waitsfield house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

CONNECTICUT

Orange volunteer firefighter rescues teenager in Mexico. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Aroostook town beefs up volunteer fire department, avoids paying subsidy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

State passes early detection cancer screenings for firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of May 27, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

NO ORDERS TO REPORT THIS WEEK

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Noroton Heights Fire Department in Darien recently placed into service a 2023 Spartan Metro Star/Marion 1750/500/75' RMA as Truck 20.

MASSACHUSETTS

Arlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/530 for Engine 2.

Foxborough Fire Department has taken delivery of (2) 2024 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulances for Ambulance 2 and 3.

Hatfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 1250/270/30F for Engine 2.

Lee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 KME Severe Service 1500/750 for Engine 3.

Lee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-450/Braun Liberty 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

Leverett Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-350 4x4 125/250 as Brush 1.

Pelham Fire Department has placed into service a 2019 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 1250/300/20F as Squad 2. It previously served in Hyde Park, NY.

Rowe Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Marco 4x4 500/300/10F CAFS for Engine 302.

Turners Falls Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Westover Air National Guard Base recently placed into service a 2022 Freightliner/Rosenbauer 4x4 Heavy Rescue as Rescue 14.

Williamsburg Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 light rescue for Rescue 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Rumney Fire Department has acquired a 2009 Ford F-450/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 1. It previously served with Hebron.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Brewer Fire Department gets new equipment to help save lives. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lewiston celebrates groundbreaking of new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Maine Forest Service Secures Community Wildfire Defense Grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Concord Ladder 1's 2011 E-One recently returned to service after being refurbished by Greenwood Emergency Vehicles.

Greenfield's new fire station has been completed and is set to open in June. It is located at 41 Main Street.

VERMONT

Montpelier hires new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Fire at Brookfield home day care under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Jackknifed tractor trailer, ruptured diesel tank slows traffic on I-95 in Fairfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire Chief Says Greenwich Homeowner Injured In Basement Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

3 hit by SUV after Hartford light pole crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

10 people displaced by fire at multi-family home in New Milford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

State police investigate vehicle fire in Oxford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Person rescued from Waterbury house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Chelsea warehouse fire highlights dangerous trend associated with lithium ion batteries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

3 injured, 16 displaced by fire at Boston multifamily home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Car catches fire in Boston connector tunnel day after multiple vehicles went up in flames nearby. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Woman dies in Braintree apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Explosion, fire destroys large manufacturing building in Chelsea. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Electric scooter battery blamed for fire that injured five people in Chelsea. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire At Cape Cod Eversource Substation In Hyannis Caused Major Power Outages. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Truck winds up inside Norwell home after crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lightning strikes suspected of causing attic fires in Plymouth County homes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Neighbor describes rescuing kids trapped during Woburn house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two killed in Worcester fire, 2 firefighters injured battling blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Firefighters rescue skydiver stuck in tree in Hollis. CLICK FOR ARTICE

RHODE ISLAND

2 firefighters injured in Coventry hit-and-run. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out in West Greenwich commercial building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Connecticut man killed in Wilmington boating crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

MAINE

What OSHA's proposed changes to fire department guidelines could mean for Maine crews. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

US COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard has decommissioned the 87' cutters USCGC Sea Dog and USCGC Sea Dragon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of May 20, 2024

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Northbridge Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis.

Seekonk Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumper.

Warwick voters approved funds to order a Spartan/E-One pumper from Greenwood EV to replace a 1989 GMC/E-One pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Georgetown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance.

MAINE

Sacopee Rescue has taken delivery of a 2024 F-450/Braun Chief XL 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

Wells Fire Department recently placed into service a 2023 Chevy 3500HD as Utility 9.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford F-550/First Priority light rescues for Special Operations.

Ware Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Rumney Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Lime Rock Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/780 for Engine 8. The 2008 Pierce will be reassigned as Engine 9.

VERMONT

East Dorset Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Chevy 3500 HD Silverado as Incident Command 593.

Georgia Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 for Tanker 2.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Westport has appointed Deputy Chief Nick Marsan as the new Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Stacyville Fire Station severely damaged by fire; cause of fire believed to be lithium ion batteries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE CLICK FOR ADDITIONAL ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Tower 1's 1997 Simon-Duplex/LT1 100' RM Tower has been permanently retired.

VERMONT

Bethel officials say new fire truck won't be available for nearly 3 years following March crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

FIRE & INCIDENT NEWS

CONNECTICUT

Train Slams Into ATV In Berlin, Catches Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire damages building along Route 6 on Farmington-Bristol town line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Driver swerved to avoid deer before fiery Preston crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter falls through roof, 2 residents injured during Westbrook house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fireworks spark fire at Wethersfield home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Firefighter injured while battling blaze at pellet company in Athens. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple homes involved in large fire on shore of Little Sebago Lake in Gray. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two people found dead after fire in small town of Great Pond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

House destroyed in fire near Greenville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Girl seriously injured during incident at Waterville bridge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Fire breaks out at Old Sea Pines Inn in Brewster. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Hazardous materials incident snarls traffic on Mass Pike in Charlton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Apparent transformer fire sends heavy smoke, flames pouring from street in Lowell. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Person dies in Marlborough house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews put out train fire in Palmer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Car fire in Springfield, no injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

17 people displaced, following fire at Rainbow Motel in Whately. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Garage burns in Kingston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Motorcycle Crashes In Londonderry And Auburn Seriously Injure Three. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Londonderry firefighter injured, individual transported after cargo van rollover crash on I-93. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

18-year-old woman skillfully survives fiery car ordeal on Route 101 in Stratham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Car fire extends to Cranston home; 8 displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

5 firefighters suffer heat exhaustion battling Pawtucket fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Westerly man killed by fireworks, investigation underway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

CONNECTICUT

Memorial Posted For 2 Longtime Tolland Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Firefighters in South Shore Massachusetts hockey league save player in cardiac emergency. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Woburn Fire Department seeks help finding firefighter's missing helmet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Race held in Smithfield in honor of Providence Fire Chief who died of brain cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




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