The Boston Fire Department has announced the active duty death of Firefighter Christopher R. Minor of Engine 17.

Whitewater, MO Fire Protection District Chief Garry Moore Killed Assisting after Tornado. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Posey Township, IN, Firefighter Roy A. Smith (60) Killed Responding to Incident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Haverhill Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie for an E-One custom pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Southbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Truck 1.

Waterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME/Gowans-Knight 1500/500 for Engine 5 (twin to new Engine 2).

MASSACHUSETTS

Fairhaven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Medic 1.

Leicester Fire-EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

West Brookfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Barnstead Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Cobra 1500/500/88’ MM Tower for Tower 1.

Chichester Fire Department recently placed into service two forestry trucks. Forestry 1 has been assigned a 2006 Ford F-550/Pierce 1000/300, which was acquired from the Coatesville, PA VA Hospital Fire Department. Forestry 2 is now operating a 2017 Ford F-350 with 250 GPM/160 gallon skid unit.

Dover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000.

MASSACHUSETTS

Great article by Bill Adams on the history of the Cummington Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lynn, MA active duty Firefighter David E. DePrizito, 53, passed away.

Warrens Area, WI firefighter Lori A. Boelkes, 56, passed away after suffered a stroke after driving a fire apparatus to a call in February. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Darien Fire Department has place an order with Hudson Valley Fire Equipment for a Seagrave Attacker 1500/3500 2- door pumper/tanker.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Middleton Fire Department has placed an order with US Fire Apparatus for a 1500/1500 Pumper to be built on a Freightliner Chassis. This apparatus will be designated Engine 4 and will replace Engine 1’s 2003 International/KME. Delivery Expected Summer 2025.

CONNECTICUT

Waterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME/Gowans-Knight 1500/500 for Engine 2.

Waterbury Fire Department recently acquired a 2004 Ford F-550/Pierce 4X4 light rescue for use as an air supply unit, designated Mask Service Unit 1.

MAINE

Dedham-Lucerne Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-750/Ferrara rescue for Rescue 378.

Mechanic Falls Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

Waterboro Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 3 and a 2025 Ford F-600 brush truck for Forestry 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bellingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 2000/500/107' RMA for Ladder 1.

Franklin Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-150 4x4 as Battalion 1, the shift commander's vehicle.

Lakeville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2.

New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulances for Medic 1 and Medic 3.

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

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

West Newbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International HV607 6X4/E-One 1250/3000 for Tanker 25.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Allenstown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Berlin Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Chevrolet/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1 and a 2015 Chevrolet/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Derry Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Pierce Saber 1500/2500 pumper/tanker. The unit has a placard numbering system which can be changed depending upon which station it is running from.

RHODE ISLAND

Charlestown Rescue has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 2.

Electric Boat Fire Department in North Kingstown has placed into service a 2004 Spartan/Smeal 4x4 1500/500/25A (ex Riverside County, CA) as Engine 1.

South Kingstown EMS has placed into service a two (2) 2024 Ford F-350/Crestline ambulances as Paramedic 1 and 3.

Union Fire District, South Kingstown has placed into service a 2024 F-350 4x4 Utility as Special Hazards 9.

West Warwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100’ MM Tower for Tower-Ladder 1.

VERMONT

Ferrisburgh Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens-Fox Mini EVO 1500/300.

Jay Fire Department recently acquired a 2008 GMC 4-door 4X4 1000/250 pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Danbury puts decommissioned fire house up for auction. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Torringford Vol Fire Department in Torrington ceased operations and disbanded on April 1st. One of the main reasons cited was lack of volunteers and inability to recruit new members.

Windsor Fire Department has appointed Steve Bianchi as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Gill Fire Department has appointed William Kimball as the new fire chief.

Hinsdale residents again pass land purchase for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Rockland gives Knox County a chance to rebuild dispatch staff, authorizes future withdrawal option. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned the 154' Fast Response Cutter John Witherspoon (WPC-1158) on April 3rd. The USCGC John Witherspoon is the 58th FRC to be commissioned, which are replacing the aging 110' Island Class cutters.

Boston active duty firefighter Daniel Donahoe of Ladder 19 passed away unexpectedly.

Former Jordan, CT Deputy Chief and East Lyme Police Sergeant Joseph SanJuan has passed away.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boxford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan ER 1500/2500/20A/30B for Engine 4.

Chelsea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 4.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Gilford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/30F for Engine 4.

VERMONT

Underhill-Jericho Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International CV/2025 E-One 2-door rescue for Rescue 1.

Wilmington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1500 for Engine 1.

CONNECTICUT

Willimantic Fire Department has sworn-in Ron Palmer as the new fire chief.

MASSACHUSETTS

Medway Fire Department has appointed Deputy Chief Michael Fasolino as the next Fire Chief, effective September 9, 2025. He will work alongside Chief Lynch until his retirement in September.

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard has decommissioned the 110' cutter USCGC Nashon WPB-1311. Commissioned on October 3, 1986, the cutter's last home port was in Homer, AK. The Coast Guard has been retiring the older Island Class cutters and replacing them with the new Sentinel Class 154' cutters.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hollis Fire Department has been approved funding to purchase a new Rosenbauer 105’ midmount tower.

Mason Fire Department has on order a KME 1500/1000 pumper to replace Engine 4.

CONNECTICUT

Clinton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 942.

Long Hill Fire District in Trumbull has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/650 for Squad 209.

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River Fire Department has acquired a 1989 Pierce Arrow 1250/350/75' RMA for use as a spare ladder, designated Ladder 3. It previously served in Turners Falls and with the Mass Fire Academy.

Marshfied Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International CV/Skeeter brush truck for Forestry 3.

Milford Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Ford F-350 4x4 Light Rescue/Rapid Response as Rescue 1.

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

Quincy Fire Department has acquired a 1999 Pierce Saber 1250/500 and a 2002 Pierce Saber 1250/500 from Cambridge for use as a spare engine and a training engine.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Jaffrey Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Middletown Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Ford F-350 as Squad 1 and is in the process of placing a 2022 Chevy Silverado in service as a new brush truck.

North Scituate Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bernardston Fire Department has occupied their new station located at 167 Northfield Road.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Plaistow Fire Department has taken over Advanced Life Support responsibilities for Exeter Hospital ALS. They have placed into service 4 medical intercept vehicles which will serve various towns across Rockingham County. ALS 1 and ALS 2 are both 2025 Chevy Tahoes. ALS 3 and ALS 4 are both 2018 Chevy Tahoes, formerly of Exeter Hospital ALS.

The Fall River, MA Fire Department has reported the active duty death of 22 year veteran Firefighter Scott D. Casey of Engine 6.

Retired Gloucester, MA Firefighter John C. Low passed away on March 2nd at the age of 85. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Johnson County, MO, Captain Vernon Collett, 60, Died Fighting a Field Blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

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

RHODE ISLAND

East Providence Fire Department has place an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

CONNECTICUT

Deep River Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2 106/Spencer 750/2000 for Tanker 1.

Middlebury Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance as FD-12.

MAINE

Lebanon Fire Department has acquired a 2016 Ford F-450/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 143. It previously served with the Hampton, NH Fire Department.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Massport at Logan Airport has taken delivery of a 2025 Shark 38 NXT Defiant 44' fireboat for Marine 32.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bennington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME Ahrens-Fox 1500/839/30F for Engine 1.

Plaistow Fire Department has acquired two (2) 2002 Ford E-450/Unicell utility vehicles. One will be utilized as a rehab unit and the other as a special hazards unit. Both had previously served with Southeastern NH Haz-Mat.

VERMONT

Glover Fire Department has acquired a 2000 International/E-One 1250/1000 for Engine 3. It previously served as Bolton, VT Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Adams Ambulance recently ceased all operations. The building on Columbia Street and all 3 ambulances have been sold.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Berlin EMS will cease operations in April with the fire department taking over transporting ambulance services.

Concord, NH active duty Firefighter Christopher “CJ” Girard passed away unexpectedly on March 1st at the age of 39.

Methuen, MA retired Assistant Chief Bill Barry passed away unexpectedly at the end of February.

Pinedale, MS, Firefighter Terry Dykes, 58, Died after Falling from a brush truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Morris Fire Company recent took delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Rescue 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Falmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 36.

Freetown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 KME Severe Service 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

Marion Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/470 100’ RMA for Ladder 1.

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Webster Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International HX-52/Deep South 1500/3000 for Tank 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Fire Lieutenant Sean Ketchopulous has retired after 26 years of service with the department.

MASSACHUSETTS

Everett Fire Department has acquired a Ford/Horton ambulance that will be used as a reserve unit. It previously served in Lexington.

Lawrence Fire is set to take delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/760/20F for Engine 6. This was a short notice purchase of a cancelled order originally for Lynn. The current Engine 6 (2021 Pierce) will be reassigned to Engine 8, with that current rig becoming a spare.

Medford Fire is set to take delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/760/20F for Engine 4. This was a short notice purchase of a cancelled order originally for Lynn. Once in service, the current Engine 4 (2018 Seagrave) will be reassigned to Engine 6 with that rig becoming a spare.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Center Conway Fire Department recently acquired a 2003 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 designated Engine 5. It previously served as Chester (NH) Engine 2.

VERMONT

Pownal Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/1500 for Tanker 15.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston Fire has announced the following promotions: District Fire Chief Michael Feeney, Fire Captain Damon Schersten, Fire Lieutenant Curtis Campbell, and Fire Lieutenant Ryan Sullivan.

Chelsea City Council has voted to merge E-911 dispatch services with Metro North RECC, which controls Winthrop and Revere 911. Anticipated crossover date is 7/1/2027. A new communications center will be constructed at the former McKinley School in Revere.

Medford Fire Department has sworn in Todd Evans as the permanent Fire Chief. He had served as provisional chief while the hiring process was conducted. Also promoted were Deputy Chief Nick Davis, Captain Brian Boyle, Lieutenant Eddie Lee, and Lieutenant Dennis Gianino.

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.