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DEATH NOTICESThe Taunton, MA Fire Department has announced the death of active duty firefighter Kyle A. Machado. He was also a veteran of the U.S. Navy. The Marshfield, MA Fire Department has announced the death of active duty captain William Shields.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Plainville has placed an order with Bulldog for two (2) Spartan FB-94/Fouts pumpers. MASSACHUSETTS Uxbridge has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 2000 GPM - 100' MM Tower. RHODE ISLAND Jamestown has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Quint. Johnston has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Quint.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Farmington recently acquired a 2009 Pierce Impel PUC pumper for spare Engine 8. It previously served in Bowleys Quarters, MD and Carroll Manor, MD. West Redding has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Marion 1500/1000 for Squad 21. MASSACHUSETTS Agawam has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulances. Berlin has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Saber 1500/1500/25F for Engine 2. Lancaster has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Princeton has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. West Boylston has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth T-480/Fouts 4x4 1000/2000 for Tanker 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Wilton Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWSMAINE Bangor has appointed Deputy Chief Eric Pelletier as the new fire chief.
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DEATH NOTICESHelicopter Pilots Chris Anderson and Miles Elliott were killed when their Sikorsky Skycrane helicopter crashed at the Widemount 2 Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Amesbury has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance. Bernardston has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce PUC pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT University of Connecticut recently took delivery of a 2026 Ford E-450/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 8 at the Farmington location. MASSACHUSETTS Boxborough has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Osage 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Peabody has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3. A 2nd Pierce Enforcer for Engine 5 will be delivered in the coming weeks. Swansea Ambulance Corps has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. RHODE ISLAND Moosup Valley Fire Co in Foster has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Custom Truck & Body Works 1500/300 for Unit 2. Smithfield has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/2013 PL Custom 4X4 remount ambulance for Rescue 1. Tiverton has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. VERMONT Bethel has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner 108SD/Rosenbauer 4X4 pumper for Engine 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Clinton Fire Department recently occupied their new fire station located at 26 Baker Street. MASSACHUSETTS Sandisfield- in June, Station 1 on South Main Street was closed and apparatus was relocated to Headquarters. The lease for the land the station sits on was canceled/not renewed.
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DEATH NOTICESActive Duty Quincy, MA Firefighter Brian E. Snow passed away.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Weston has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One eMax pumper-tanker.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Torrington recently placed into service a 2005 Ferrara Ignitor 1500/1000 as Engine 5. It previously served in New Hartford. MAINE Gardiner recently took delivery of a 2026 Pierce Arrow XT 2000/1000 for Engine 2. Greene has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2/Rosenbauer walk-in rescue. MASSACHUSETTS Boston has taken delivery of two (2) 2026 E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA ladder trucks for Ladder 4 and Ladder 15. Boston also is set to take delivery of six (6) E-One Typhoon pumpers for Engines 3, 4, 7, 16, 41 and 53. Manchester By The Sea has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 1. Westborough has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 2. RHODE ISLAND East Greenwich has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 2. Providence has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Bradford recently moved into their new fire station located at 353 East Road. MASSACHUSETTS Springfield Fire Commissioner BJ Calvi has retired after 32 years of combined service between Agawam and Springfield. Miguel M. Rivera has been appointed as the new commissioner, having previously served as the Deputy Chief of Operations.
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DEATH NOTICESGreenfield, MA Captain John D. Whitney passed away from occupational cancer. Wildland Firefighter Nathan Matthews, 43, died of burns suffered in the June 27 incident that claimed three fellow Rifle Helitack crew members. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Mars Hill has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One tanker built on a Freightliner 4-door chassis. MASSACHUSETTS Douglas has placed an order with Bulldog for a Kenworth T-480/Fouts 1500/3000 tanker. Oxford has placed an order with Allegiance for a Kenworth T-880/Pierce 1500/3000 tanker. NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper. Hanover has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1250/500/100' RM Tower. VERMONT Fairfax has placed an order with Allegiance for a Freightliner/Pierce tanker.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT New Hartford has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Marion 1500/1000 for Engine 5. MASSACHUSETTS Hingham has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Firematic B.R.A.T. 20HP/300/10F for Forestry 1. Massport-Logan Airport has taken delivery of a 2026 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1500/220F for Engine 1 at Logan International Airport. VERMONT Fairfax has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce pumper for Engine 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Stevenson Fire Engine 302's 2009 Sutphen has been refurbished by Gowans-Knight with a new rescue style body.
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DEATH NOTICESRussell, MA former Chief Niles LaValley has passed away. From the Methuen, MA Fire Department: From the Greenfield, MA Fire Chief: It is with profound sadness that I regret to announce the line-of-duty death of retired Captain John D. Whitney following his courageous battle with occupational cancer.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT East Haddam Fire Department has placed and order for two (2) Spartan/4-Guys pumpers with delivery expected in 3rd quarter of 2028. MASSACHUSETTS Leverett Fire Department has purchased a stock Fouts 3,000 gallon tanker from Bulldog Fire. Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper. This adds on to the 2 pumpers, 1 quint, and 1 tower that are currently on order. NEW HAMPSHIRE Franklin Fire Department has placed an order for a Spartan/4-Guys rescue pumper with delivery expected in 3rd quarter of 2028. RHODE ISLAND Portsmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Woodbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Gowans-Knight walk-around rescue for Rescue 3. MAINE Cumberland Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 104. Oxford Fire/Rescue has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Alexis 1500/275 for Engine 1. MASSACHUSETTS Sharon Fire has remounted Ambulance 3's 2016 Life Line body to a new 2024 Ford F-550 4X4 chassis. Whitman Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Firematic B.R.A.T. brush truck for Forest Fire 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Atkinson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 1. Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander 1500/1000/15A for Engine 2. Canterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 1. VERMONT Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 International/E-One 2500/1500 for Engine 1. Underhill-Jericho Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 International/E-One 4X4 for Engine 4. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Groveland Fire Chief Robert Valentine has retired. Haverhill Lieutenant Roger Moses has retired after 33+ years of service. Randolph has appointed Paul C. Frew as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Auburn Fire has mounted a new body to Forestry 1's 2015 Ford F-350.
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DEATH NOTICESActive Everett, MA Firefighter John B. Benoit passed away from occupational cancer. John was also a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Ashby, MA retired Firefighter Matthew C. Peeler passed away. Fire Aviation Pilot Nicholas Dale, 56, died when his helicopter crashed during the Ouray, CO, Wildfire Operation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Deep Creek, MD Volunteer Fire Company Chief Engineer Eugene Cervi died hours after he assisted at a water rescue. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT New Haven Fire Department has placed an order with Seagrave for a 4th Capitol pumper, 2nd Capitol 100' tractor drawn ladder truck, and an Attacker heavy rescue. MASSACHUSETTS North Reading Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 105' RM ladder truck.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Stockton Springs Fire Department hs acquired a 2002 Pierce Saber heavy rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served in San Bernardino, CA. MASSACHUSETTS Natick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/945/45A/40B for Engine 1. Wilmington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan MetroStar S-180 1500/750. Wrentham Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Bulldog/Darley Fast Attack 4X4 375/200 for Squad 2. NEW HAMPSHIRE Farmington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2. Nashua Fire Rescue has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/750 for Engine 1. Plymouth Fire and Rescue has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Saber 2000/2500 for Engine 3. Rye Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 1. VERMONT Sutton Vol Fire Department recently acquired a 2001 Ford F-550/E-One/Superior Super Lynx 750/300 for Engine 41. It previously served in Lincoln, ME and Ruby, NY. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Lynnfield Fire Department has sent Tower 1's 2007 Seagrave Marauder II 100' MM tower out for complete refurbishment. They will be borrowing the Saugus spare ladder in the interim.
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DEATH NOTICESFrom the Fitchburg, MA Fire Department: It is with a heavy heart that the Chief of the Department announces the passing of active-duty Deputy Chief Patrick James Roy. Retired Winthrop, MA Fire Chief Joseph "Larry" Powers, Jr passed away from occupational cancer. Grand Isle, ME Volunteer Firefighter Fred Mashtare passed away after suffering a medical emergency. Cottekill, NY, Fire Chief David A. Gagnon Suffers Fatal Injuries While Clearing Fallen Tree. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Aquashicola, PA Fire Chief William George, 74, was stricken hours after he responded to storm-related incidents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE New Gloucester Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Lincoln Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One cyclone custom pumper. North Reading Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Manchester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Sutphen Monarch 1500/1000 for Engine 3 and a 2026 E-One 100' RMA for Truck 2. MAINE Bangor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750/30F for Engine 1. Rockland Fire Department has placed into service a 2026 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton ambulance as Rescue 1. Searsmont Fire Department has received a 2010 KME 1250/750 donated by Boston Fire Department. It previously served as Engines 7, 42 and 55. MASSACHUSETTS Hudson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100' MM Tower for Tower 1. Milford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 KME Severe Service 2000/750/50F for Engine 7. Newbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 1. Quincy Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 KME Severe Service 109' RMA for Ladder 5. West Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Rescue 2. NEW HAMPSHIRE Whitefield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner M2-106/HME Ahrens Fox 250/600 4X4 wildland unit. Wolfeboro Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 2. |
DEATH NOTICESNashua, NH Retired Deputy Fire Chief Glenn Telgen passed away from occupational cancer. He served in Nashau from November 4, 2002 thru February 28, 2026. Firefighters Emily Barker, 38, of Michigan; Nick Hutcerson, 27, of Arizona and Sydney Watson, 26, of Alabama perished in a Colorado wildfire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Mabank, TX Fire Chief Charlie Woodard was struck by a passing pickup truck while directing traffic at the Mabank Rodeo. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE West Paris Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 1500/300/15F for Engine 5. York Village Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Pierce 1250/300 for Rescue 2. MASSACHUSETTS Beverly Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ferrara Cinder 2000/750/30F for Engine 1. Hingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Concord Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Pierce Saber 1500/3000 for Tanker 5. Kensington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3000 for Tanker 4. Mason Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/KME 1500/1000 for Engine 2. Raymond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 1500/3000 for Tanker 2. Tilton-Northfield Fire Department recently placed into service a 2026 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance as Ambulance 3. Twin Mountain Fire Rescue has placed into service a 2026 Dodge Ram 5500/Outback 135/400/12F brush unit as Utility 1. Wakefield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan FC94/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Randolph's new fire station is set to be occupied during July. It is located on Kinderhook Street. MASSACUSETTS Beverly Fire Department has been awarded federal funds in the amount of $500,000 to renovate and preserve the North Beverly Fire Station. Work is expected to begin in 2027.
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DEATH NOTICESSterling, MA retired Firefighter Richard Perry passed away at the age of 82. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Bridgton Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for an HME Ahrens-Fox 1870 - 1500-1000 pumper. Portland Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM/105' RM ladder truck. MASSACHUSETTS East Brookfield Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for a Spartan/Alexis 1500/1500 pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Southbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/4-Guys walk-around rescue for Rescue 1. Watertown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Toyne 110' RMA for Truck 2. MAINE Eddington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 321. North Yarmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Mack/Deep South 1500/2500 for Tanker 53. Van Buren Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Skeeter 20 HP/300 gallon brush truck for Brush 7. MASSACHUSETTS Sandisfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 Superduty XLT/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Brookline Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 8. Durham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Marion walk-around rescue for Rescue 6. Laconia Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2. Lincoln Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 E-One Typhoon 1000/1750/30F for Engine 2. RHODE ISLAND Portsmouth Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Union Fire District in South Kingstown recently placed into service a 2025 Ford F-550/CET/Highway Products 4x4 300/300/10 CAFS as Brush 20. |
DEATH NOTICESSearsmont, ME Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury died a month after he was injured by an explosion and fire at Robbins Lumber, which also claimed the life of a Morrill firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rockdale County, GA Firefighter Juan Antonio Smith died from injuries received when he was riding in a jump seat of a tower ladder when it rolled onto its side in Conyers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Odessa, TX Lieutenant Isai Huerta was died after injuries received during the rapid deterioration of fire conditions at a trailer fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Farmington Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Searsmont Fire Department has acquired a 2000 Pierce Quantum 1500/500 pumper. It previously served in North Thompsonville, CT. MASSACHUSETTS Quincy Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 KME Severe Service 1500/750 for Engine 5. Springfield Fire Department has acquired a 2005 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 and a 2007 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 for use as spare engines. Both previously served in Yarmouth, Mass. Stow Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550-Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. RHODE ISLAND East Providence has purchased a 1999 American LaFrance Eagle 95' MM Tower. It previously served in Clark, NJ. Woonsocket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS
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DEATH NOTICESSeelyville, IN Fire Chief Harold Osborn, 51, collapsed and died after responding to an EMS call. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. |
APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Greenwich Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2026 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumpers as Engine 3 and Engine 4. MASSACHUSETTS Monson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Road Rescue ambulance for Medic 142. Somerville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Spartan/Toyne 1250/500/30F for Engine 5. VERMONT Proctor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1500/1800 for Engine 2. St Albans City Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 1. South Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone e-Max for Engine 2. Winooski Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/480/100' RMA for Ladder 1. Woodbury Fire Department recently took delivery of two (2) 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/3000 tankers for Tanker 1 and Tanker 2. |
