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Stoneham Fire Dept Engine 1 challenge coin. If you are interested in purchasing, they are $20 shipped for 1, $35 for 2. Email or message me on Facebook if you wish to purchase. NortheastFirenews@gmail.com

Week of July 7, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

North Kingstown Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 2000/750 pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Woodbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/4 Guys 1250/2500 for Tanker 6.

MAINE

Blue Hill Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/4-Guys heavy rescue for Rescue 7.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Colebrook Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen/Dingee 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

RHODE ISLAND

Cumberland Fire Department recently acquired a 2001 E-One Cyclone II 1250/750 for reserve Engine 6. It previously served in Maynard, Mass.

Richmond-Carolina Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-450/CET 4x4 265/300 as Brush 614.

VERMONT

Hardwick Fire Department recenly placed into service a 2000 Seagrave Apollo 1500/150/105' RM Tower as Tower 6. It previously served in Troy, VT.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynn Fire Department's Fayette Street Fire Station will close for renovation beginning the week of July 7th. A temporary fire station will be utilized at 19 Porter Street (former Thurgood Marshal Middle School). Engine 5 and Ladder 1 will be relocated to the temporary station while H-1 will be reolcated to Engine 9's firehouse. The renovation is expected to last 1 year.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

The Dover Fire Department has made the following promotions:
Deputy Chief - Brendan Driscoll
Battalion Chief - Craig Chabot
Battalion Chief - Keith Irwin
Battalion Chief - Craig Comeau
Battalion Chief - Marc Plante
Captain - Josh Ambrose
Captain - Matt Adams
Lieutenant - Matt McLean




Week of June 30, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Dartmouth District 3, MA active duty firefighter Alan C. King passed away.

Riverton, CT former Fire Chief Dwight “Dick” Ransom passed away on July 1st.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Battalion Chief John Morrison of the Coeur d'Alene, ID Fire Department and Battalion Chief Frank J. Harwood of the Kootenai County, ID Fire & Rescue were shot and killed by a gunman while attempting to extinguish a wildfire on June 29th. Fire Fighter/Engineer David Tysdal of the Coeur d'Alene Fire Department was also shot and is in critical condition. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

Auburn Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1750/1000 pumper.

Gray Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Everett Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 pumper.

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

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

Uxbridge Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/1500 pumper.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Colchester Fire Department has placed into service a 2015 Ford F550 4x4/QTAC/Shops - 250/100 as Forestry 1. The chassis had been obtained from the DPW and retrofit was performed by the department shops.

Danbury Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-350/Shops 100/2200 as Brush 20.

MASSACHUSETTS

Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 Hybrid ambulance for Ambulance 3 (R25).

Athol Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Toyne 4x4 240/300/8F as Brush 1.

Barre Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Pierce 1500/2500 for Engine 1.

Billerica EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 15.

Clinton Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/CET 4x4 500/300/30F as Forestry 9.

Dalton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance.

Dedham Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Bulldog/CMG 4x4 315/300/10F as Squad 4.

Easton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander T-Rex 2000/300 115’ MMA for Tower 11.

Goshen Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2-112/Midwest 1500/2000/30F for Engine 3.

Hinsdale Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner 114SD/Toyne 750/3000 for Tanker 1.

Sharon Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/BRAT 4x4 240/300/10F as Brush 2.

Templeton Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/CET 4x4 300/300/10F as Forestry 2.

Winchendon Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-350/CET 4x4 300/300/10F as Forestry 1.

Worcester Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2024 Chevy Tahoes for the district chiefs, Car 3 and Car 4.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

Pittsfield Fire Department has purchased a 2006 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/75’ RMA for Ladder 1. It previously served with the US Navy in Maryland.

RHODE ISLAND

Harrisville Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston EMS has named Bill Lessard as the new Superintendent. Bill has been with the agency for the last 38 years.

Hyannis Captain Tim Lanman is retiring after 35+ years of service.

New Bedford has named Deputy Chief Brian Medeiros as the next chief of the department.

Salisbury Fire Department has promoted Captain Andrew Murphy to Deputy Fire Chief.




Week of June 23, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Retired Holbrook, MA Firefighter Eddie Baker has passed away from occupional related cancer.

Malden, MA retired Firefighter Joseph P. Trigilio passed away at the age of 97.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

Greene Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Freightliner/Rosenbauer rescue truck.

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Lynnfield Fire Department has purchased a Spartan/E-One demo pumper from Greenwood EV. This will replaced the custom pumper that is currently on order.

RHODE ISLAND

East Providence Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 95' MM Tower.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MASSACHUSETTS

Billerica Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/530 for Engine 5.

Oxford Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Bulldog 4x4 300/400 as Forestry 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Pittsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

Richmond Fire has acquired a 2003 Pierce Saber 1250/1000 for Engine 1. It previously served in Covington, OH.

RHODE ISLAND

Central Coventry Fire has acquired a 1995 Pierce Saber 1250/750 for Engine 5, a reserve engine. The rig previously served in Berlin, Mass.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Easton EMS relocates as renovations to headquarters set to begin. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Marblehead Captain Thomas Rice has retired after 25 years of service.




Week of June 16, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

North Andover, MA Firefighter Jeffrey Deschenes passed away unexpectedly from a line of duty illness.

Keene, NH Lieutenant Aaron Cooper, 50, passed away from occupational cancer.

Everett, MA Firefighter Paul Messana passed away from occupational cancer.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Carsonville, PA Fire Chief David Warfel, a state forestry supervisor, died a day after teaching wildland firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Riceville, NC Firefighter Violet Caramella, 25, died after being involved in a serious ATV crash during an exercise. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

York Beach Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One HP100 tower-ladder.

MASSACHUSETTS

Andover Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an International MV/Horton ambulance.

Danvers Fire Department has been approved funds to purchase a new pumper for Engine 2. Specs are being finalized and an order is expected to be placed in July.

Nantucket Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck on a single rear axle chassis.

Sudbury Fire Department has placed an order with Bulldog for a Spartan FC94/Fouts 1500/1000 pumper and a Ford F-550/Braun Chief XL ambulance.

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

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Greenwich Fire Department recently placed into service a 2004 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 as reserve Engine 12. It previously served as Key West, FL Engine 4. They have also swapped Engine 4 and Engine 8's apparatus. Engine 1 and Engine 8 have been redesignated Squad 1 and Squad 8 respectively.

Manchester Fire Department has acquired a Sutphen 100' MM Tower and placed it into service as Truck 5.

MASSACHUSETTS

Adams Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

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

Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1.

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-350/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 14.

Hingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 1500/750/30F for Engine 3.

Holbrook Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 for Ambulance 3.

Newton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Mack MD/Morgan for the Special Operations Unit.

Sandwich Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-150 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle.

Southwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Stow Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth T880/Pierce 1250/3000/30A for Tanker 15.

Wareham EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Fire Department has acquired a 2001 E-One Cyclone II 2000/300/95’ Tower for Tower 1. It previously served in Berea, KY.

Barrington Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Ford F-450/Reading 300/100 as Forestry 3.

Hollis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be reassigned to Ambulance 2.

Wolfeboro Fire Department recently placed into service a 2020 Chevy 5500/Excellance ambulance as Ambulance 1.

VERMONT

Halifax Fire Department has acquired a 1989 GMC/Volvo/E One 1000/2500 for Tank 2.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Sanford Captain Scott Lizotte has retired after 33 years of service.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Lieutenant Doug MacArthur Jr has retired after 31 years of service.

Methuen has selected Deputy Chief David Toto to be the new fire chief.

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MASSACHUSETTS

Walpole's 65th annual fire truck parade. The Walpole Fire Department and Night Before the Fourth Committee invite you to the 65th Night Before the Fourth Parade! The parade steps off at 6 PM, so don’t be late! Staging can be accessed from June Street, right onto East Street, and our personnel will assist you. CLICK FOR FLYER




Week of May 26, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Rockport, MA active Captain Andrew Porter passed away unexpectedly on May 26th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

RHODE ISLAND

Smithfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper for Engine 2.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Kittery Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Truck 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International MV-607/Horton ambulance.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/2025 Ward Rescue light rescue for Rescue 1.

Portsmouth Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance as Ambulance 1. The former Ambulance 1 has been reassigned as reserve Ambulance 4.

RHODE ISLAND

Union Fire District in South Kingstown has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/1000/20F pumper.

VERMONT

Vergennes Fire Department has placed into service a 2003 Pierce Dash 1500/500/100’ RM Tower as Tower 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

MASSACHUSETTS

Methuen Fire Chief Tim Sheehy will retire in July after 32 years of service, including 10 as chief.

VERMONT

Burlington has named Deputy Chief Michael Curtin as the new Fire Chief, who will begin his new position starting July 1st.

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CONNECTICUT

MASSACHUSETTS




Week of May 19, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Woburn, MA retired Lieutenant Lawrence "Lonnie" Finn passed away.

Brockton, MA retired Deputy Chief Timothy J. Murphy passed away on May 6th at the age of 71. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Laurel County, KY, Major Leslie Roger Leatherman died Responding to a deadly tornado. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Cleveland, OH Fire Cadet Symeon Williams died at the fire academy after a medical emergency. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Baltimore, MD Firefighter Charles Mudra died after taking ill at the Baltimore Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

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

RHODE ISLAND

Hope Jackson Fire District in Scituate is working on specifications for a new ladder truck.

Smithfield Fire Department is drawing up specifications for a new pumper for Engine 2.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MAINE

Bridgton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens Fox mini EVO 1500/300/15F.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dudley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen Monarch 2000/550/30B for Engine 3.

Franklin Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet Express G3500/Micro Bird 14 passenger bus as a rehab unit.

New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 4.

Wales Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/4 Guys 1750/1000/10F for Engine 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bristol Fire Department recently took deliver of a 2025 Ford F-550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Campton-Thorton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Center Conway Fire Department has acquired a 2018 KME Panther 1500/1500/30F for Engine 4. It previously served at Haverhill Corner, NH Fire Department.

Hanover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone II 1500/1500 for Engine 6.

VERMONT

Chester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/E-One 1500/3000 for Tanker 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Rumford Fire Department is now operating out of their new fire station located at 61 Falmouth Street.

RHODE ISLAND

Hope Jackson Fire in Scituate is working on plans for a new fire station.

North Scituate Fire District is working on plans for a new fire station.

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

MASSACHUSETTS

Nationwide fire truck shortage impacting Mass. departments. IAFF asks for investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




Week of May 12, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

North Windham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan FC-94/E-One 1500/500/75' RMA for Truck 102.

MAINE

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

South Portland Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 41. Ambulance 43's Braun ambulance body has been remounted to a new 2025 Ford E-450 chassis.

MASSACHUSETTS

Duxbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Pierce 1000/750.

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

Franklin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 2000/300/100' MM tower for Tower 1.

Hancock Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International/Rosenbauer 1250/2500 for Tanker 4.

Ludlow Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/300/100' RM Tower for Tower 1.

Pittsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750 for Engine 2.

West Boylston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Pembroke EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 8.

RHODE ISLAND

East Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Wheeled Coach4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

VERMONT

Starksboro Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-112/Alexis 1250/1000 for Engine 1.




Week of May 5, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Mesa, AZ Firefighter Mark Keller, 59, passed away on duty after suffering a medical emergency. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

CONNECTICUT

Newtown recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Freightliner/4-Guys 1000 GPM/2000 gallon tanker. Delivery expected in 3rd quarter of 2027.

Simsbury Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Spartan/4-Guys heavy rescue with 20' body w/ upper coffins and light tower. Delivery expected in 2nd quarter of 2027.

Southbury Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Spartan/4-Guys heavy rescue with 18' body w/ upper coffins and light tower. Delivery expected in 1st quarter of 2027.

Tolland Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Spartan/4-Guys 1500 GPM/1000 gallon rescue pumper. Delivery is expected in 1st quarter of 2027.

West Hartland Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a 4 Door Freightliner M2 112/4-Guys 1500 GPM/1000 gallon pumper. Delivery is expected in 3rd quarter of 2027.

MAINE

Alna Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Freightliner 114SD/4-Guys 1500 GPM/2500 gallon/CAFS pumper. Delivery is expected in 4th quarter of 2027.

Blue Hill Fire Department currently has on order a Spartan/4-Guys heavy rescue with 18' body w/ upper coffins and 15kW PTO generator. Delivery is expected in June of 2025.

Brooklin Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for an International/4-Guys 1250 GPM/1250 gallon pumper. Delivery is expected in 3rd quarter of 2027.

Deer Island Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for an International/4-Guys 750 GPM PTO/2000 gallon tanker. Delivery is expected in 3rd quarter of 2027.

Gorham Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Freightliner M2-112/4-Guys 1500 GPM/3000 gallon pumper-tanker with Class A Foam system. Delivery is expected in 1st quarter of 2027.

Penobscot Fire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for a Freightliner 114 SD/4- Guys 1250 GPM/1000 gallon pumper with Class A Foam system. Delivery is expected in 3rd quarter of 2027.

SedgwickFire Department recently placed an order with Granite Fire Apparatus for an International/4-Guys 1250 GPM/2000 gallon pumper. Delivery is expected in 3rd quarter of 2027.

MASSACHUSETTS

Acton town meeting approved funding for a new pumper.

Littleton town meeting approved funding for a new pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Alton Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Lime Rock Fire in Lincoln has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Marion air supply unit. This is a shared regional unit that will be utilized by mutliple departments across northern Rhode Island.




Week of April 28, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Retired Granby, MA Fire Chief Robert Czerwinski has passed away.

North Andover, MA Retired Firefighter John "Jay" Garvey II passed away on April 25th. CLIC FOR OBITUARY

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Harford, PA, Assistant Chief Chip Chidester Dies of Injuries Suffered at Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS

 

MAINE

Limington Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Freightliner/E-One tanker.

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MASSACHUSETTS

Ashland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge 5500/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Belmont Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500 for Engine 1.

Longmeadow Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Medic 2.

Lunenburg Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Rescue 1.

Mendon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/CET 4x4 265/500/10F for Brush 44.

New Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500 pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 7.

Rockport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/First Priority/Colonial Municipal Group 4x4 light rescue for Combination A.

Woburn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Alton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/2500 for Engine 2.

Belmont Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth 1500/3000 for Tanker 1.

Gilmanton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Manchester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/2003 Greenwood 150/260/10F for Forestry 2. The body of the truc is from the former Forestry 2 and was remounted to the new chassis.

Milan & Dummer Ambulance has acquired a 2012 Ford E-450/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. It had previously served with Gilmanton Fire Dept.

RHODE ISLAND

Oakland-Mapleville Fire in Burrillville has purchased a 1992 Simon-Duplex/3D pumper.

VERMONT

Glover Fire Department has acquired a 1999 International 250/1800 for Tanker 1. It previously served in Waterbury.

Hartford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550 4x4/Lifeline for Ambulance 24.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

MAINE

Kittery Fire Department is selling their 2024 KME heavy rescue through an apparatus broker. The apparatus was purchased prior to the department receiving funding to transition to full time firefighters. The truck is being sold to then use the funds to purchase a pumper, which will better suit the department under it's new configuration.

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MASSACHUSETTS

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard decommissioned the 110' Island Class cutter USCGC Liberty (WPB-1334) on April 30th in Valdez, AK. Commissioned in December of 1989, the USCGC Liberty is the last Island Class cutter to be decommissioned. The class has been replaced by the 154' Fast Response Cutters.




Week of April 21, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Retired Lynn, MA Deputy Chief William P. Conway passed away on April 14th.

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Chicago, IL Captain David Meyer of Truck 29 died from injuries received while working at a building fire on April 23rd. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Tri-Community Joint Fire Department, OH firefighter John Saunders died at a house fire in Willard. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Town and County, OH Lieutenant Paul Mickolick was struck and killed while helping a motorist on a Wooster roadway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

MASSACHUSETTS

Bellingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 4.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

North Hampton has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

VERMONT

Waterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/E-One 1250/320 for Engine 2 and a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 for Tanker 1.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

NEW HAMPSHIRE

North Hampton Engine 1's 2012 E-One has returned to service after being refurbished.




Week of April 14, 2025

DEATH NOTICES

WITHIN NEW ENGLAND

Andover, MA Fire/Police Dispatch Supervisor Charles Jessico passed away unexpectedly on March 28th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

OUT OF NEW ENGLAND LODDs

Out of area request: Retired Platoon Chief Lynn Seeley of the Yarmouth, NS Canada Fire Department. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

CONNECTICUT

Hamden Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX rescue/pumper for Squad 1.

Wilton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Arrow XT 105' RMA for Truck 5.

MASSACHUSETTS

Newburyport Fire Department recently took delivery of a new SAfE Boats fireboat for Marine 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

Manchester Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1750/750 for Engine 4.

VERMONT

Lyndon Rescue has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-350/Wheeled Coach 4X4 ambulance for U-92.

DEPARTMENT NEWS

 

CONNECTICUT

Danbury- the former Padanaram (17 North Street) and Beaver Brook (57 Beaver Brook Road) fire stations have been sold to private parties.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hampton FPO (Fire Prevention Officer) Matt Newton has retired after 25 years of service with the department.

PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTEREST

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard has decommissioned the 110' Island Class Cutter USCGC Mustang WPB-1310 in Seward, AK. Commissioned on August 29, 1986, the USCGC Mustang spent it's entire service career workout out of Seward.




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