Retired Hampton, NH Firefighter Mark Oullette has passed away. He was also Eastern Region IAFF Trustee and past president of the Professional Firefighters of New Hampshire.

U.S. Coast Guard Seaman Bryan Lee, 23, was lost at sea after falling overboard from the U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Waesche (WMSL-751).

War, WV Deputy Chief Jeffrey Lawson fell ill responding to a fire and passed away at the hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Rockland Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Dodge Ram 5500/Horton ambulance.

MASSACHUSETTS

Brookline Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 4.

Marlborough Fire Department has purchased former Kittery, ME Engine 1's 1995 Pierce Saber 1250/800. It will be assigned as Engine 5, a spare engine.

North Brookfield EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-350/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Southborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/78' RMA for Ladder 21.

Tyngsborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Fouts Brothers 1000/1000 for Engine 1. The current Engine 1 will be reassigned to Engine 2.

Warwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One FC-94 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Marlborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Midwest 1250/3000 for Tanker 1.

VERMONT

South Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

East Conway Fire Department has dissolved into Center Conway Fire Department.

Retired, Lawrence Captain David Flemingpassed away on January 30th at the age of 60.

VERMONT

Barnet Fire Department recently placed an order with Desorcie for a Dodge Ram/CET brush truck.

Johnson Fire Department recently placed an order with Desorcie for an International 2-door/E-One 1500/1280 pumper.

Shelburne Fire Department has placed an order with Descorcie for an E-One Cyclone II 1750/1650 pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Mashpee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-one Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Ladder 356.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hampton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1 and two (2) 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/740/40F pumpers for Engine 5 and Engine 6.

Tamworth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1.

CONNECTICUT

Middletown has purchased property at Newfield Street and Mile Lane that will be used to build a 3rd fire station.

Southington fire union and town leader raising concerns about potential staffing cuts to town’s fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Rangeley Fire Rescue receives $22,000 grant to buy fire training tool. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rockport: Maine Emergency Medical Services Board approves ambulance transport license to Rockport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Windham's new fire station/public safety building aims to improve response times. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Bernardston town officials take tour of new fire station under construction. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Bridgewater Fire headquarters hits big milestone with topping-off ceremony at new building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hampton Fire/Rescue has hired added four new firefighters to the ranks: FF/AEMT Connor Chisholm, FF/EMT Alex Frost, FF/EMT Tyler Lord, and FF/EMT Tyler Hilton.

Keene Fire Department staffing 'unsustainable,' leaders say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Swanzey voters to see seventh plan for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

North Providence will remove all 65 call boxes from utility poles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

North Providence planning major conversion away from old emergency call tech. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

A $180K grant for a group of South Berkshire towns aims to prevent ambulance deserts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire Departments receive $900K to respond to South Coast Rail's isolated stretches in emergency. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Gloucester, MA Retired Firefighter Dave Lovett passed away.

Kings County, CA Captain Mark Eads, 62, collapsed at a fire and died. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Harrisville Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

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

Middletown Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

MAINE

Kennebunk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen SPH100 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 1.

Kennebunkport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen SPH100 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 34.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

Lexington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Medic 2.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumpers for Engine 6 and Engine 11.

Nantucket Airport Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Oshkosh Striker 4X4 2000/1500/550DC/220F ARFF truck for Airport 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Groveton Ambulance has placed into service a 2024 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance as Ambulance 2.

Rye Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-600/E-One 1250/450 for Squad 4.

VERMONT

Stowe Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/500/107' RMA for Ladder 1.

CONNECTICUT

Easton EMS looks to replace 100 year old station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Sudbury Fire Department has sworn in Tim Choate as the new fire chief.

Retired Andover, MA Lieutenant Michael O’Neill passed away on January 21st.

Big Elm, PA Volunteer Fire Captain Roger Lathrop, 52, passed away after suffering a medical emergency while responding to a fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Elkhart, IN Captain Adam 'Pugsley' Kuspa, 41, was recovering from job related knee surgery when he suffered a massive pulmonary embolism. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

MAINE

Easton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International HV607 6X4/E-One 1250/3000 for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Groton Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

MAINE

Windham has removed Engine 217's 2006 E-One from service and replaced it with Engine 5's former 2000 Ferrara.

MASSACHUSETTS

Stoneham Captain Frank Gould has retired after 42 years of service.

Snug Harbor, RI retired Captain Hilding T. Munson Jr., 81, passed away on January 17th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Retired Newton, MA Alfonso Ferrera passed away on January 20th at the age of 103.

Former Orange, MA Deputy Fire Chief Lloyd A. Taylor, 99, passed away on January 21st.

Coweta County, AL Battalion Chief James B. Cauthen, 54, was shot and killed while attempting to assist a motorist that struck a deer. An investigation is ongoing into what led the gunman to open fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

General Dynamics Electric Boat Fire Department in Groton has taken delivery of a 2024 Chevy G4500/Wheeled Coach ambulance for D-101.

MAINE

Wales Rescue has placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 EMS first response unit as Rescue 71.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone Metro 100’ RMA for Ladder 2.

Norton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 41.

VERMONT

Newark Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/E-One 1000/2000 for Tanker 51.

Retired Worcester, MA Firefighter Mark Stomski has passed away. He retired in 2008, two years after he suffered a serious injury when he was struck by an apparatus door. CLICK FOR ARTICE

Montgomery County, MD Firefighter Christopher J. Higgins, 46, responded from the Burtonsville fire station to a house fire in Laurel where he was stricken. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM quint.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bridgewater Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One pumper and a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

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

CONNECTICUT

East Hartford Has taken delivery of a 3rd 2024 Seagrave Capitol 1500/500 with this last one being assigned to Engine 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boxford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550 4x4/Custom Truck and Body Works 1500/300/10F for Engine 6.

Malden Fire Department has purchased a 2008 Seagrave Marauder II 100' RMA for use as a spare. It previosly served in Reading.

Reading Fire Department has taken delivery of 2024 Seagrave Marauder 100' RMA for Ladder 1.

Woburn Fire Department has acquired a 2008 Pierce Velocity PUC 1500/750/20A/40B for use as a spare engine. It will be designated Engine 8 and had previously served as Tewksbury Engine 4.

CONNECTICUT

East Hartford Fire has assigned Engine 2 a 2017 Seagrave Marauder II 1250/500/F, which previously served as Engine 1.

Greenwich Fire Department has assigned Engine 3's 2018 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/750 to Engine 1. Engine 1's 2018 Pierce was totalled after being struck by a vehicle in 2024. Engine 11's 2004 Pierce will be reassigned to Engine 3. Engine 51's 2004 Pierce has been totalled after an accident in December of 2024.

MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge Firefighter Michael DeAmbrose has retired after 27 years of service with the department.

Reading Fire Department has promoted Jonathan Dyer and Derek Loftus to the rank of Lieutenant.

Retired Saugus, MA Fire Chief George W. Parrott, III passed away at the age of 97. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Honolulu, HI Firefighter Jeffrey Fiala was killed when a roof collapsed during a building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Orange County, CA Firefighter Kevin Skinner suffered a heart attack and passed away while working at a Laguna Niguel house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Laconia Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RM Ladder truck. Click for PDF Drawing

MAINE

Windham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Spencer 1500/2000 for Engine 25. They also took delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford E-450/Braun ambulances for Ambulance 22 and Ambulacne 23.

VERMONT

Chittenden Fire Department has placed into service a 2006 Ford F-550/KME mini pumper as Engine 1. It previously served West Rutland and was acquired in October 2024.

MAINE

Gorham Fire Department has assigned Tank 5's 2018 Ferrara Cinder 2000/1000/50F to Engine 1. The designation Tank 5 will be discontinued.

MASSACHUSETTS

Brockton Deputy Chief Edward Williams has retired after 36 years of service.

Danvers Fire Department recently made the following promotions and appointments:
Chief Brian Barry, Deputy Chief Jamie Shafner, Captain Linus Murphy, Lieutenant Stephen DeRoche, Lieutenant Mark Cecieta, Firefighter Joseph Bialecki, Firefighter Jon Szostakowski, Firefighter Tom Aldrich.

Revere Fire Chief Christopher P. Bright has retired after 38+ years of service.

LODD- Brockton, MA Acting Lieutenant Jeffrey Albanese passed away on duty after suffering a medical emergency.

LODD- Brockton, MA Captain Stephen Monteiro passed away from occupational cancer.

Avon, MA active duty Firefighter Justin Powers passed away unexpectedly on December 24th.

Boston active duty Lieutenant Joseph Hurley of Ladder 24 passed away unexpectedly on December 26th.

Bingham, ME Captain Don French passed away on December 27th after suffering a medical emergency.

Retired Boston Lieutenant James R. Wall, 82, passed away on December 29th. He was an active member of the Boston Sparks and Box 52 Assoc.

CONNECTICUT

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

Seymour Fire Department has placed an order with FWD Seagrave for two (2) Seagrave Marauder 2000 GPM/1000 gal pumpers.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

Nahant Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

CONNECTICUT

Colchester Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Pierce 1250/3000/30A for Tanker 228.

MAINE

Auburn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 1.

Holden Fire Department recently placed into service a 1996 E-One Cyclone 1250/750 as Engine 393. The unit previously served in Raynham, MA and is a long term loaner from Greenwood EV while the department waits for their new E-One pumper to be built.

Presque Isle Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Medic 12.

Standish Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International HV 613/E-One 1500/3000 tanker for Tank 3.

Yarmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/750 for Engine 81.

York Beach Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-350 for Rescue 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dracut Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 1.

Gardner Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen heavy rescue for Rescue 1.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of three (3) out of the five 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumpers on order. As of December 30th, Engine 1 is currently being lettered and outfitted while Engine 3 and Engine 4 have entered service.

Plymouth Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 5.

Rockland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer designated Engine 11. A 2nd pumper is in production and is expected to be delivered in the first quarter of 2025.

Wakefield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Polaris Ranger XP 1000 Northstar UTV.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Jaffrey-Ringe Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Stratham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2.

VERMONT

Bennington Rural Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Ford F-550 4x4/Southeast 1000/300 designated 48. It previously served in England Hill, KY.

Stamford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

MAINE

Portland Fire Department has appointed Chad Johnson as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Medway Fire Department has appointed Paul Molla as a deputy chief. Paul previously served with the Franklin Fire Department prior to being selected by Medway for this position.

VERMONT

Hartford Engine 3's 2006 E-One Typhoon 1500/1500 has returned to service after being refurbished and has been renumbered as Engine 2. Engine 4's 2017 E-One has been renumbered Engine 1 and Engine 1's 2009 E-One has been renumbered as Engine 3.

US COAST GUARD

Approval has been given to begin construction on the first ship of the new Polar Security Ice Breaking Cutters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Coast Guard accepts ownership of commercially available polar 360' icebreaker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Spencer, MA Lieutenant Raymond Dumais passed away suddenly at the age of 69.

Winchester, IN Firefighter Rick Sanders, 48, passed away after falling ill at a fire scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Chattanooga, TN Captain George Turley, 58, passed away after being found unresponsive in the apparatus bay gym at Chattanooga Station 16. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Red Dog Mine, AK Fire Chief Robert Chandler, 58, was found deceased in his quarters last month, the day after he fell ill while teaching a class. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Brunswick Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Walpole Fire Department hsa placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Norwalk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Gowans-Knight highway blocking attenuator truck. The unit is designed to block accident scenes in an efford to keep personnel and victims safe at vehicle accidents. The unit is the first of it's kind delivered in New England.

MAINE

Scarborough Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford F-550/Braun ambulances for Ambulance 1 and Ambulance 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Framingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3.

Marlborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 for Engine 2.

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

Sandwich Fire Department recently placed into service a 2023 Ford F-350 4x4 250/250/10F as Forestry 1.

Truro Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 487.

Wrentham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3000 for Tanker 2.

Brookline, MA retired firefighter Richard Gillis has passed away from occupational cancer. His death falls into the parameters to be considered line of duty.

Napoleon, IN Firefighter Ralph Meyer, 72, suffered an apparent heart attack after working at a structure fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Portsmouth Fire has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

CONNECTICUT

Muddybrook Fire in Woodstock has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner 114SD/Spartan ER 1500/3500 tanker.

MAINE

Monson Fire Department recently placed into service a 2006 E-One Cyclone rescue-pumper as Engine 422.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ashland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 1.

Gloucester Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/725/25F pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 2.

Medway Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-150 4x4 as Squad 1.

VERMONT

Castleton Fire Department has purchased a 2007 Sutphen 1500/300/100’ MM Tower. It perviously served with the Forest Grove Fire Department in PA.

East Montpelier Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 4.

Glover Fire Department has purchased a 1998 Freightliner/Becker rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served in Andover, CT.