Retired Mattapoisett, MA Fire Chief Ronald Scott passed away on March 22nd.

Goldsby, OK Volunteer Firefighters Bryan Jenkins, 64, and Todd Pendleton, 62, died in a motor vehicle accident while operating a fire department tanker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Franklin Fire Department has purchased a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F demo, which will be designated Engine 4. The unit will replace Engine 3 and is expected to be delivered sometime in late April.

CONNECTICUT

Electric Boat Fire Department in Groton has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Rescue 1 light rescue for D-26.

Northfield Fire Department in Litchfield has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan MetroStar ER 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

MAINE

Portland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for MEDCU 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River Fire has purchased a 2001 International 4900/Valley rescue for use as an air supply unit. It previously served in New Ipswich, NH.

Onset Fire Department in Wareham has taken delivery of a 2026 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/750/40A for Engine 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Litchfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/2026 E-One 1250/300/20A for Squad 1.

Twin Mountain Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Tiverton Fire Department has placed into service a 2026 KME 1500/1000 as Engine 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Haverhill Fire- State Set to Gift Route 97 land for new Haverhill Fire Station to serve outlying areas. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Marlborough Fire Department recently appointed Jeffrey Gogan as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Middleton Fire Department has occupied their new fire station located at 99 South Main Street.

Williamstown Fire Department has occupied their new fire station located at 850 Main Street.

Chicago, IL Firefighter Michael Altman died from injuries received in a building collapse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Erving Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Spartan FC-94/E-One pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Lebanon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan Metro Star ER 1500/1000/20F for Engine-Tank 106.

Marlborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan MEuropean Star ER 1500/1000 for Engine-Tank 117.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 KME Severe Service 2000/650/50F for Engine 1.

Manchester By The Sea Fire Department has purchased a 2004 E-One Typhoon 1250/750 that previously served in Lynnfield.

Westfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Velocity 1250/770 for Engine 3.

Whitman Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Western Coventry Fire District has placed into service a 2002 Ferrara Inferno 1500/2000 as Tanker 9. It previously served in Back Creek Valley, West Virginia.

MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge Fire Department has placed into service an air supply unit. Department shops mounted a non-walk through body onto Special Service's former 2013 Ford F-550 chassis.

Retired Winthrop, MA Firefighter Thomas Benson passed away.

Retired Cambridge, MA Deputy Chief Stanley Kotowski passed away.

Lynn, MA retired Firefighter James Desilets passed away on March 4th at the age of 78. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Caddo Parish, LA, Fire District 1 Deputy Chief Scott Durfee, 54, Stricken after Training, Dies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Butler County, MO, Firefighter Jackson Warren Killed in Fire Apparatus Rollover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Surry Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Ford F-550/Skeeter brush truck.

CONNECTICUT

Noank Fire Department in Groton has taken delivery of a 2026 HME Ahrens Fox 1871 - 1500/1000 for Engine 1 (G-41).

The University of Connecticut Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth T-480/Fouts walk-in rescue for Special Hazards 2.

MAINE

Norway Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ashburnham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

Woburn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/105' RMA for Ladder 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hampton Falls Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Toyne 1250/300 for Engine 3.

RHODE ISLAND

East Burrillville has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan 1500/3000 for Engine 11.

MASSACHUSETTS

Melrose Engine 2 has been relocated to Headquarters on Main Street while the Tremont Street fire station undergoes renovations and expansion.

Woburn Fire Department has appointed George Poole as the new fire chief Thomas Graham as the new deputy fire chief.

CONNECTICUT

Norwich repossesses fire trucks from Yantic volunteer Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Local fire chiefs say they’re struggling to meet demand with low staff, tight budgets. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter Stephen W. Burke passed away.

Former Pownal, VT Fire Chief Murray Lewis Jr. passed away.

Tri-Lakes, TX, Firefighter Jeff Derrick Dies after Being Overcome With Smoke at Brush Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Devens Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One Typhoon pumper.

RHODE ISLAND

Union Fire District in South Kingstown has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One 100' RM ladder truck.

MAINE

Rockland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Cyclone 1500 GPM pumper for Engine 2.

Skowhegan Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Saber 1500/2500 for Engine 12.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 5.

Errol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Metalfab for Engine-Tanker 2.

Nashua Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 2.

RHODE ISLAND

Smithfield Fire Department has acquired a 1992 E-One Protector 1250/500 for use as a spare engine. It previously served in Swansea, MA.

MAINE

Scarborough and Old Orchard Beach explore significant communications upgrade. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Lynn, MA Fire Alarm Operator Richard W. Cutts passed away.

MAINE

Jackman-Moose River Fire Department has acquired a 2011 Spartan Gladiator/Darley 1250 GPM pumper-tanker that had previously served in Huffman, TX.

Kingfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Midwest Fire 1500/2000 for Tanker 194.

Lamoine recently took delivery of a 2025 International/Metalfab 1500/2500 for Tanker 401.

Prospect Fire Department has purchased a 1997 Pierce Quantum pumper-tanker. The unit was refurbished in 2007 and previously served with the Great Bend, PA Fire Department.

VERMONT

Richmond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Toyne 1250/500 walk around rescue for Rescue 1.

Active Duty Worcester, MA Captain Jason Couture of Ladder 1 passed away unexpectedly.

Active Duty Boston Firefighter William G. Carey of Rescue 2 passed away from line of duty cancer.

Stoughton, MA Retired firefighter and PFFM Legislative Agent Emeritus John W. “Stretch” Fallon passed away.

Millbury, MA retired Assistant Fire Chief Raymond Hobin Jr passed away.

Former Winslow, ME Fire Chief Charles Theobald passed away.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bellingham Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Ford F-550/Road Rescue ambulance.

Essex Fire Department has placed an order with Bulldog Fire/Emergency Apparatus for a Kenworth T-480/Fouts 1500/3000 tanker.

Norwood Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 110' RMA.

CONNECTICUT

North Haven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Sutphen 2000/580/30F/75' RMA for Truck 4.

North Thompsonville Fire in Enfield has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Marion 1500/750 for Engine 41.

Oxford Center Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Pierce Arrow XT walk around heavy rescue for Rescue 44.

Woodbridge Fire Department has purchased a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander T-Rex 2000/300 115’ MMA for Tower 1. It had originally been purchased by Easton, Mass.

MAINE

Falmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen/Dingee 1500/2000 for Tank 4.

MASSACHUSETTS

Hyannis Fire Department has purchased a 1999 Spartan Walk-In Rescue for use as a dive rescue truck. It previously served in Alta, Iowa.

Lancaster Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth/Fouts 1500/2000 for Tanker 17.

VERMONT

Barre City has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/Osage ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Highgate Fire Department has purchased a 2007 Freightliner/Helie 1250/1800 for Engine 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Effingham Engine 1's 2015 HME Siverfox has returned to service after being refurbished and has been reassigned as Engine 4.

Gloucester, MA retired Lieutenant Dan Kennedy passed away from injuries received in a vehicle accident. Dan had only recently retired and was known for his work with veterans and mental health.

Fall River, MA retired Lieutenant Thomas Moore passed away on February 9th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Cambridge, MA retired Firefighter Joseph S. Pimental passed away at the age of 87.

White Level NC Firefighter/Safety Officer Dale Malone, 66, died after suffering a medical emergency in a department vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Westfield Fire in Middletown has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Velocity 1500/300/100' RM tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Westford Fire Department has placed an order with Fleetmasters for a Seagrave Marauder 1500/750 pumper.

VERMONT

Guilford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 2000 gallon pumper-tanker.

MAINE

Corinna Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 351.

Kennbunkport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Darley 1500/300/CAFFS for Squad 11.

Otisfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner M2/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 4.

MASSACHUSETTS

Brewster Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Barrington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 ambulance (unknown manufacturer of body at this time) for Ambulance 1.

Kingston Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun Chief XL ambulance for Ambulance 2.

RHODE ISLAND

East Burrillville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-500/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 1.

CONNECTICUT

Norwich suspends Yantic Fire Department due to contract dispute. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard is to commission the next Fast Response Cutter, USCGC Frederick Mann (WPC 1160), in Kodiak, Alaska on February 13th.

Boston retired Firefighter Joseph A. Capobianco Sr passed away on January 30th at the age of 65. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Retired Lynn, MA Firefighter Rocco “Rocky” Brienzo passed away on January 30th at the age of 106.

CONNECTICUT

Westport Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus for a 2027 Spartan Gladiator 93’ Mid Mount Tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Swampscott Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' RM ladder truck.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Salem Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for an International/Road Rescue ambulance.

RHODE ISLAND

Cranston Fire Department currently has on order a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper with an expected delivery time of summer 2026.

CONNECTICUT

West Hartford Fire Department has placed into service a 2026 Pierce Velocity-Ascendant 2000/300/100' MM Tower as Truck 3.

MAINE

Augusta Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ferrara Inferno 1750/1000/30F for Engine 3.

Edgecomb Fire Department has purchased a 2005 American LaFrance 1500/1000 pumper. It will be designated Engine 51 and previously served in Taymouth Twp, MI.

MASSACHUSETTS

Colrain Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME Ahrens-Fox 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Holliston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Custom Trucks and Body Works Type I ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Massport Fire/Rescue at Logan Airport has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 Oshkosh Striker 8X8 ARFF unit with 4,500 gallons of water, 630 gallons of foam and 550 pounds of dry chemical. They will be assigned to Engine 3 and Engine 4. Engine 4's unit is also equipped with a 65' snozzle.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Medix MSV-II170 ambulance Paramedic 3.

Westborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen Monarch 1500/970/30F for Engine 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Andover has acquired a 2019 Ford F-350/AEV 4X4 ambulance.

Manchester Airport has taken delivery of a 2025 Oshkosh Striker 2000/3100/440F ARFF unit for EZ4.

Portsmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone Stainless Steel 1500/750 for Engine 3.

VERMONT

Weathersfield Fire Department has acquired a 2006 Freightliner/Spencer rescue truck for Rescue 1. It previously served in Cherry Grove, MI.

CONNECTICUT

Somers Fire Department has appointed G. Ray Stovall as the new fire chief.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bridgewater Fire Department has opened their new headquarters fire station located at 1185 Pleasant Street.

New Bedford Captain Norman Charbonneau and Firefighter Robert Kirby have retired after 30+ years and 20+ years of service respectively.

Retired Stoneham, MA Firefighter Kevin Wynne passed away on January 20th at the age of 84.

MAINE

Winthrop Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/500/105' RMA.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Somersworth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 2000 GPM, 100' RM Tower.

VERMONT

Williston Fire Department has on order an E-One eMAX 1500/1080 pumper.

MAINE

Madawaska’s new fire chief is a longtime paramedic and firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rockland Assistant Fire Chief Miceli retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Boston Fire Department has occupied their new headquarters station located at 63 Mont Vernon Road.

VERMONT

Bradford Selectboard appoints Nate Brooks as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Emergency calls are on the rise. Not enough Mainers are answering. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

JRMA may pull out of Rindge. Town says coverage won't lapse. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Book by Jay Heath with New Hampshire fire photos. Click on the image for price and contract information.

Boston active duty Firefighter Robert Franklin of Tower-Ladder 10 passed away.

Boston retired Firefighter Edward Loder passed away.

Winchester, MA retired Firefigher Edward P. Murphy passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 76.

MAINE

Bangor Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a stock Pierce Saber 1500 GPM pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Middleton Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a 108' rear-mount ladder truck. Delivery is expected in the summer of 2027.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Portsmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 95' RM tower.

MAINE

Old Orchard Beach Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550 Braun Chief XL ambulance for Ambulance 74.

MASSACHUSETTS

Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/2025 PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Wellesley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/750/30F for Engine 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

Meredith Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1250 for Engine 3. It replaces a 1993 Pierce.

MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge Firefighter Lawrence M. Pacios has retired after 27 years of service.

Danvers Dispatcher Jamie Mondalto has retired after 25 years of service.

Gloucester Assistant Chief Bob Rivas has retired.

US COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned the newest fast response cutter USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161) on January 22nd in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Retired Cambridge, MA Lieutenant Brad Tenney passed away. He also served as President of the Cambridge Firefighters Local-30 and Secretary/Treasurer of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts.

Retired Boston Lieutenant Paul Finn passed away on January 5th. He served as a firefighter on Ladder 20 and Engine 21 and as a Lieutenant on Engine 56, Ladder 1, Engine 33, the Mobile Command Post, and Engine 8. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Retired Lynn, MA Lieutenant Donald Sullivan passed away on January 9th at the age of 92. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

MASSACHUSETTS

Bondsville Fire in Palmer has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber pumper.

Charlton Fire Departmenet has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Harwinton West Side Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-106/Helie 2450 gallon tanker for Tanker 10.

West Haven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 27.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northbridge Fire Departmenet has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Unruh light rescue for Squad 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Laconia Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Ladder 5.

VERMONT

Hyde Park Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2 106/Alexis 1500/1000/20F.

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynn District Chief John Lynch Sr. and his aide, Firefighter John Moloney have both retired after many years of service to the city.

RHODE ISLAND

Tiverton has sworn in former deputy chief Joshua Ferreira as the Interim Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Rehab Five celebrates 40 years of caring for firefighters and first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLES

NEW HAMPSHIRE

County-run EMS prepared to bridge gaps if others close. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Winchester considers axing its ambulance service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE