Burlington, VT retired Fire Chief Richard "Dick" Lawrence Desautels, 78, passed away on September 2nd. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

The US Fire Administration has made the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Greensboro, GA Battalion Chief Christopher Eddy, 35.
On Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2024, Battalion Chief Christopher Eddy responded to a tractor trailer fire on Georgia Route 15. When he opened the truck door, an explosion occurred killing him instantly. Investigation into the incident is ongoing.

CONNECTICUT

Waterbury's new Engine 11 has begun construction at the Gowans-Knight facility. It is being built on a Spartan chassis.

MAINE

The Somerville Fire Department has been awarded a Federal Grant that will allow the department to purchase a tanker, their first new fire truck in the department's history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Dennis Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for four (4) Ford F-550/Horton ambulances.

Newbury Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce 1250/750 Responder Pumper built on a commercial chassis.

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

Providence Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Mid-Mount tower.

West Warwick Fire has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/750 pumper and a Pierce Enforcer 100' Ascendant Mid-Mount tower. (only 1 pumper, graphic has an error.)

VERMONT

Cambridge Fire Department has placed an order with Descorcie for an E-One walk around rescue built on an International chassis.

MAINE

Orrington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1250/2500 pumper-tanker for Engine 362.

South Thomaston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/E-One light rescue for Rescue 54.

MASSACHUSETTS

Needham Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550/CET/Bulldog 4x4 200/400 as C6.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2023 F-550 / 2019 Gen-T GT-171 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 2. The box was remounted from an ambulance that was involved in a motor vehicle accident.

Weymouth Fire Department has placed into service a 2011 Ford F-250 4x4/2024 DuraMag 125/250 as Forest 1. The chassis had previously served with Weymouth Police.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bradford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International/E-One 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

RHODE ISLAND

Woonsocket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Toyne 1500/750 for Engine 3. The current Engine 3 will be reassigned as spare Engine 7.

VERMONT

Newport Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-350/Medix ambulance.

CONNECTICUT

Middlefield Volunteer Fire Company celebrates 90 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Levant firefighter honored with Penobscot County Firefighter of the Year award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Amherst Fire Department gets funding for updated protective gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Lebanon begins demolition of Central Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Bridgeport firefighters extinguish commercial building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire displaces 6 Manchester residents; kitten rescued. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One person taken to hospital, one cat dead after Meriden house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Fire destroys unfinished Auburn apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Emergency crews respond to freight train derailment in Ayer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys building and antique vehicle in Lakeville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massive Lynnfield strip mall fire destroys multiple businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Woman trapped inside capsized canoe rescued on Lake Mattawa in Orange. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dog saved in Raynham house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters respond after pickup truck catches fire in Reading. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two firefighters injured in Southbridge multi-alarm blaze, residents displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Abandoned building in Taunton catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two women, officer praised for quick action during Tyngsborough senior housing fire . CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Van crashes into vacant Wareham home and causes fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Family displaced after fire leaves Moultonborough home uninhabitable. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Fire engulfs Westerly house. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Small plane crashes leaving Ferrisburgh airport, killing four. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Waterville Fire Chief reacts to new role as Maine State Fire Marshal. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Fire departments receive federal grant to hire new firefighters in Providence, East Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Swampscott, MA Lieutenant Edward R. Seligman passed away on September 4th. This death is being considered line of duty.

Cal Fire Firefighter Christopher Ward, 47, suffered a medical emergency while on duty and passed away.

Greene County, GA Fire Rescue Battalion Chief Chris Eddy was killed during an explosion at a truck fire on September 4th.

The US Fire Administration has made the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Georgetown, DE Firefighter Thomas Wilson Berry, III, 23.
On Tuesday, August 13, 2024, Firefighter Thomas Wilson Berry, III was dispatched to respond to a motor vehicle accident. While on scene, a utility pole snapped, bringing down electrical wires. Firefighter Berry sustained life-threatening injuries and died on the scene.

CONNECTICUT

Waterbury Fire Department is in the process of purchasing two (2) KME demo pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 5. Delivery to the department is expected to be as soon as the end of September.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bernardston Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/2500 pumper-tanker.

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

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

Amherst Fire Departmenet has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon eMAX 2000/780 for Engine 1.

Dracut Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 1250/300/20F for Squad 1.

Seekonk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire Fire Academy has taken delivery of a 2024 E One Titan 1500/1585/225/55' HRET ARFF for Engine 5.

RHODE ISLAND

North Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

Warwick Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-550 Utility 4x4 as Special Operations 1.

VERMONT

Morristown EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Chevrolet HD 4500 4x4/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1.

CONNECTICUT

East Hartford Fire Department receives $650,000 in federal funding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Bangor Fire Chief Tom Higgins will retire at the end of September. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Montague Center Assistant Fire Chief Gary Dion retires after 42 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Williamstown new fire station Construction set to begin. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord Battalion Chief Tony Manning (Battalion 3) has retired after 30 years of service. Chief Manning was also the Chief of the Central NH HazMat Team.

New Durham Rescue 1 has been renumbered as Engine 2.

CONNECTICUT

Firefighter injured in Bridgeport house fire that displaced family. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple boats on fire at Chester marina extinguished by firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two firefighters taken to hospital after fire in Greenwich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two homes sustain significant damage after New Haven fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Well-known Damariscotta restaurant destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Three firefighters injured, several pets killed by blaze that destroyed Jay apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Officials called to fire alongside railroad in Orono. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Skowhegan mansion fire ruled accidental, not destroyed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Worker dies after reported electrocution at Surry solar site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Two displaced by Attleboro house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four injured in explosion at Bellingham gas station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews rescue worker trapped in freight train car in Bridgewater. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Portion of Mass Pike reopens after vehicle fire in Brimfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

eavy truck fire stops I-93 north in Canton, snarling traffic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Kennebunk firefighter rescues swimmer on Cape Cod over Labor Day Weekend. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Large fire at commercial building in Dudley; firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys 19th-century building used as wedding venue, restaurant in Groton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man describes running into burning Worcester home to make sure everyone got out. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

18 crews battle barn fire in Barnstead; structure a total loss, authorities say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Train car torched in Concord under bridge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Coventry crews extricate driver in car vs. tree accident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Seven displaced after fire in East Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews extinguish fire in Johnston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

3 displaced by Portsmouth house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Police investigating Hinesburg school bus crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

South Burlington Fire Department extinguishes vehicle fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts fire departments will receive $15M in federal assistance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dover firefighters seek donations after toys gathered for toy drive damaged in flood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Weston, CT Fire Department mourns death of former member killed in storm. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Former Hudson, MA Fire Chief Frederick Dusseault, 70, died after falling into a lake. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Retired Bristol, ME Fire Chief Ron Pendleton passes away at the age of 85. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

The US Fire Administration has made the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Rural Metro, AZ Firefighter Recruit William Cody Treatch, 26.
On Wednesday, August 14, 2024, Firefighter Recruit William Cody Treatch suffered a heat-related emergency during training at the fire academy. He was immediately transported to the Banner University Medical Center where his condition progressively worsened. He passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024.

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Darmouth Fire District 1 has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 pumper.

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

RHODE ISLAND

East Providence Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Dodge 5500/Wheeled Coach ambulance.

Providence Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for five (5) Pierce Saber 1750/500 pumpers.

Warwick Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One top mount pumper.

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

CONNECTICUT

East Hartford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Seagrave Capitol 1500/500 for Engine 6.

Wallingford Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Sutphen Monarch 1500/750 rescue pumper for Squad 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ayer Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/750/30B for Engine 2.

Chicopee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/KME 1500/750 for Engine 5.

Leominster Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

Manchester By the Sea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Rosenbauer Commander/Viper EXT 2250/500/30F 109’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Rehoboth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2 106/Midwest Fire 1000/3000 for Tanker 3.

Weston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Merrimack Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 1500/300/100' MM Twr for Truck 1.

VERMONT

North Hyde Park Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Alexis 1500/265/10F for Engine 2.

CONNECTICUT

New Canaan Fire Department elevates two volunteers to career staff, including first woman. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Bernardston fire station move coming along quickly. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Dover Assistant Chief David Hanna retires with 30 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lebanon starts $24M project to fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Pawtucket historic fire station reopens after new additions complete. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Fire breaks out at vacant New Haven clock factory. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Seven displaced by fire at multifamily home in Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

House fire in Norwich displaces six people. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stamford fire crews battle blaze at home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Cleanup efforts continue in Brunswick after massive spill of firefighting foam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lewiston code official says residence that caught fire was recently condemned. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple departments quickly extinguish fire in Old Town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out at Oxford lumberyard. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys control room at St. Albans sawmill. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Car crash snaps utility pole, downs power lines in Standish. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Dog saves owner from Ayer building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency crews respond to car fire in Boston tunnel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Electrical fire damages house in Dennis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire reported in Harwich greenhouse structure. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews battle Holyoke house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pittsfield officer on patrol evacuates tenants from emerging fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lightning strike sparks East Sandwich house fire as severe thunderstorms pass over Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

South Deerfield crews respond to structure fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Sterling Fire Department: Worker dies after excavator is buried under rocks at quarry site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Person found dead inside burning home in Taunton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle car fire on Massachusetts Turnpike in Westborough. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Fire damages two condo units in Derry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Thornton bride suffers head injury after getting her dress caught in golf cart wheel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Four injured during construction accident in Bristol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Three displaced after basement fire in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out inside South Kingstown KFC. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Burlington homeless encampment catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Burlington Fire Department investigates mobile home fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire officials investigating unrelated Burlington blazes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

‘Community Connect' emergency response initiative launched in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford community gathers to honor firefighter who died on duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

FEMA allocates $2.9 million to New Hampshire firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company celebrates rich 100-year history in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford, MA Firefigher Matthew E. Forand, 45, suffered a medical emergency while on duty and passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Active Duty Boston Firefighter Timothy Shields passed away. He was assigned to the Marine Unit.

Goldsboro, PA, Fire Police Officer Brian Peek, 67, was struck and killed by a motor vehicle while diverting traffic at a motor vehicle accident.

CONNECTICUT

West Haven Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new regional rehab unit.

MAINE

Greene Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new regional rehab unit.

Lebanon Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Somerville Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

MASSACHUSETTS

Clinton Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis.

Fall River EMS has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford Transit/Wheeled Coach ambulance.

Lawrence Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper.

Norfolk- the Federal grant for a regional aerial will be used for a 100' Tower with 1500 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. It will replace Norfolk's 1995 E-One and be used to cover both Norfolk and Wrentham.

Three Rivers Fire District in Palmer has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

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

West Boylston Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Wilbraham Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

RHODE ISLAND

Moosup Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new mini-pumper.

Pascoag Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Westerly Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 780 gallon water tank.

MASSACHUSETTS

Attleboro Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulances for Rescue 1 and Rescue 2.

Norwell Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 1.

VERMONT

Manchester Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2023 International HV/BME 1500/3000 for Tanker 9.

MAINE

Jefferson Fire Department to request funds for new fire truck at November town meeting. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Beverly approves 1.5 million for central fire station upgrades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Keene Fire Department has officially appointed Jason Martin as the new fire chief.

CONNECTICUT

18 people rescued from flooded restaurant in Beacon Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Branford firefighters respond to lightning strike along with other incidents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Haven trailer fire sends one to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four displaced after fire In North Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Good Samaritan pulls man out of Seymour house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Stamford Firefighters Contain House Blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency crews rescue woman and dog after they were swept away by river in Trumbull. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Roads reopen after chemical leak in Windsor Locks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Firefighters quickly contain apartment fire in Bangor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Vehicle fire on I-95 in Dyer Brook after deer collision; driver and child escape safely. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Nearby lightning strike causes house fire in New Gloucester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Captain, crew recall terrifying boat fire aboard Portland fishing vessel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Tanker rolls over in Acton, spilling hundreds of gallons of sewage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews respond to illegal burn in Bernardston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Boston fire damages home, injures firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Young child, adult rescued by duck boat after falling into Charles River in Cambridge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire destroys home in Duxbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire Extinguished At Falmouth Disposal Facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two seriously hurt in boat crash in Hingham Bay near Weymouth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One person treated for burns after propane tank fire in Hyannis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Worker hurt in gas explosion at Lynn demolition site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford hazmat crews respond to ammonia leak. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Officials investigate fire in Sudbury that sparked as storms rolled through. CLICK FOR ARTICE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Police investigate 3-alarm fire at Dover building; No injuries reported. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Southbound I-293 closed in Manchester after crash leaves logging truck hanging over wall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Fire crews respond to fire at Bristol residence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four swimmers rescued from rip current at Washington County beach . CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pawtucket home damaged by fire; one firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out in multi-family home in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Eight kayakers rescued in Colchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

After two fires in Ferrisburgh, ‘virtual pipeline' of gas tankers in Champlain Valley sparks concern. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Woman rescued after fall down steep Saxtons River embankment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Newington Volunteer Fire Department lights up pink for beloved middle schooler. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Firefighters take part in Penobscot County Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Gov. Healey set to sign firefighter-backed PFAS bill. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Brewster Ambulance Service, MA EMT Brent Stephens passed away while on duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Naugatuck Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer heavy rescue.

Terryville Fire in Plymouth has on order with C&S Specialty a Kenworth T800 2-door/Toyne 1250/3000 tanker.

MAINE

Burnham Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Hiram Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Sanford Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new ambulance.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ayer Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Horton ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis.

Bellingham Fire Department has on order a Pierce stock pumper (addition to one that is pending delivery) and a Pierce 105' stock ladder that will replace the 2016 KME tower that has been totalled following an MVA.

Boylston Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Middleborough Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Norton and Wrentham have been awarded a regional grant to purchase an aerial ladder (or tower). It is not known at this department which department will house the truck once ordered and built.

Phillipston Fire Department has on order with C&S Specialty as Spartan Metrostar/Toyne 1500/1000 pumper.

Tewksbury Fire Department has placed an order with Bulldog for a Braun ambulance built on a Ford F-550 chassis.

RHODE ISLAND

Hope Valley Fire Department has on order with C&S Specialty an International HV607/Toyne 1250/3000 tanker.

Oakland-Mapleton Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper.

Warwick Police has on order with C&S Specialty a Peterbilt 548 2-door/EVI Custom Crisis Negotiation Vehicle with 24’ EVI Extruded Aluminum body.

MAINE

Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner 108SD/Midwest Fire 1000/2000 for Tanker 42.

MASSACHUSETTS

Groton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Smeal 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

Nahant Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen Monarch 1500/750 for Engine 31.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Fremont Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth T380/Fouts Brothers 1000/3000 for Tanker 4.

CONNECTICUT

Candlewood Fire (Brookfield) Engine 21, a 2021 Pierce, rolled over on the way to the dealer for maintenance. Damage is said to be extensive.

MAINE

Corrina Fire Department has occupied their new fire station at 37 Exeter Road.

MASSACHUSETTS

Danvers Fire has appointed Deputy Chief Brian Barry as the new fire chief and also appointed James Shafner as the new deputy fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dighton gets new vehicle for off-road rescues, brush fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Franklin Fire Department awarded $595K FEMA grant for station upgrades and training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Somerville Fire is scheduled to open a new fire station at Assembly Square in late winter or early spring of 2025. The current plan calls for Engine 2 to relocate from HQ to the new station. Engine 1 will relocate from Lowell Street back to HQ and Engine 5 will be activated and run from Lowell Street. This will put Somerville back to 6 Engines, 3 Ladders, 1 heavy rescue and 2 chief officers. Currently on order are 2 engines, a TDA and a heavy rescue, all from Toyne.

RHODE ISLAND

East Providence fire crews to receive PFAS-free equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Middletown battalion chief recognized with Community Service Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Connecticut sees 8 motorcycle crashes in 3 days. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Small fire extinguished in operating room at medical center in Bridgeport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews put out tractor trailer fire on I-84 in Cheshire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Nearly 100 people forced out by Hartford apartment complex fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Five displaced in Middletown house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Milford firefighters battle fire in van with refrigerants inside. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Chemical spill at Shelton latex manufacturer sends worker to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One hospitalized after fire at senior living facility in West Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

One person hospitalized and two homes destroyed following explosion in Aroostook County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Eight people displaced following Bangor building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Six people rescued on Saco River. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Scarborough home damaged in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

All residents accounted for after fire tears through Chelsea apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews put out fire at Del Rey Taqueria & Bar in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Boiler malfunction causes fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Three displaced by Taunton house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Passerby reports fire in Ware. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Investigation underway after West Springfield diner destroyed in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Fire and explosions at homeless camp near Manchester-Londonderry town line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

1 injured in rollover on Interstate 95 in Richmond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Large fire burns down Marshfield community center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire launches firefighter take back program to safely dispose of AFFF. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Rhode Island fire departments get federal help for safety and training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Newburgh, ME Firefighter Scott Reglin passed away on August 4th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Wichita, KS Firefighter Ty Voth, 27, died after being found unresponsive at the scene of a house fire.

CONNECTICUT

Noroton Fire Department in Darien has place an order for a Marion pumper built on a Spartan chassis.

CONNECTICUT

New Hartford Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Chevy Silverado 2500 4X4 as Utility 3.

MAINE

Sebago Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1250/1000 for Engine 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Beverly has placed into service a 1997 Seagrave 1750/300/100' RMA as Ladder 2. It previously served in Essex, MA.

Framingham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Saber non-walk through heavy rescue for Rescue 1.

CONNECTICUT

North Haven Fire Department received $300,000 from Quinnipiac College for improvements to fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Eagle Lake advances proposal for fire department substation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Bethlehem First responders get $5M boost for training facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Boston receives $9 million from Department of Defense for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Berlin firefighters respond to pole fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lightning strike causes small fire at Cheshire home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Roughly eight storage units catch fire in East Windsor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Transformer catches fire on roof of Hartford apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two firefighters injured after lightning strike sets Manchester house on fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 injured after fire engulfs recreation vehicle in New Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

South Glastonbury fire department extinguishes barn fire. CLICK FOR ARTICE

Homes in Southington, Naugatuck catch fire after lightning strikes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Farmhouse fire in Hartford causes hours-long road closure. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two-vehicle accident, fire in Richmond cause one fatality. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Power surge causes fires, smoke issues in multiple York homes, fire department says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Lightning strike sparks fire at Abington group home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle 2-alarm blaze at Billerica restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two firefighters injured fighting fire in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Electrical Malfunction Causes Fire At Bourne Solar Farm. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Flames tear through Brockton home, firefighters deal with heat exhaustion. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Colrain firefighters save tractor from wagon fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lightning strike possibly starts fire at Easton condominium complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

82-year-old man, neighbor taken to hospital after fire at Gloucester home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Several Haverhill residents rush out of their home after fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two Pittsfield firefighters injured in house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire burns down structure behind home in Ware. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

One person critically injured, two cats die in Yarmouth fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Fire temporarily closes Shaw's supermarket in Derry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews fight fire at Hampstead house. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter hospitalized as flames flare up at Salem recycling business. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Crews knock down Johnston house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Another vacant Woonsocket mill burns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

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MASSACHUSETTS

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s Clean Transportation Team in collaboration with the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is offering the NFPA’s self-paced online trainings on Alternative Fuel Vehicles and Energy Storage and Solar Safety. This training is offered free of charge to fire fighters and other first responders in Massachusetts to help prepare them for the differences in facing alternative fuel vehicles and energy storage systems. Click the link for the PDF flyer. Web-Based NFPA Safety Trainings One-Pager 2024

VERMONT

Newfane reignites junior firefighter program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Hartford Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for two (2) E-One custom pumpers.

CONNECTICUT

Winsted Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Smeal 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Truck 11.

MAINE

North Yarmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Squad 51.

MASSACHUSETTS

Brockton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 rescue-pumper for Squad A.

Everett Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Metalshark fire boat for Marine 1.

Lynn Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/760/20F pumpers for Engine 3 and Engine 5. Engine 5's current 2020 E-One will be reassigned to Engine 9.

Westborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen 1500/750 for Engine 2.

Wilbraham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford T-3/Medix MSV ambulance for Medic 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Campton-Thornton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Pierce 1000/2100 for Engine 3.

Plaistow Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100’ Mid-Mount Tower for Truck 3.

CONNECTICUT

Milford Fire Department receives federal grant to upgrade life-saving equipment for firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

West Hartford Deputy Fire Marshal retires and takes on new leadership role. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Wilton swears in new firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Haverhill Ladder 4 is now permanently manned with 1 officer and 3 firefighters out of the Bradford Station. The staffing increase was made possible by a Federal grant.

Mass Fire Academy in Stow graduates 33 new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

West Barnstable Fire District gets nearly $3K in grant funding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

New details released after Bethel house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Brookfield firefighters battle two blazes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

East Haddam resident stops house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters extinguish dumpster fire in Fairfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Truck fire closes I-691 East in Meriden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

No injuries reported in Stamford house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Bystanders help rescue two people and their pets from Enfield fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Officials investigate fire in Hartland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Couple dead after house fire in Otisfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

House fire extinguished in Presque Isle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two dead after small plane crashes, catches fire at Trenton airport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

79-year-old Winslow woman injured after putting gasoline on brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston firefighters respond to burning rooftops. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter taken to hospital after battling fire at Brockton ice company. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews put out fire inside apartment in Chicopee. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 critically injured, 6 others hospitalized in North Attleborough hazmat incident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

8 people, 3 dogs displaced after fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire at vacant row house in Springfield put out. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews battle heavy flames at Stoneham woodworking shop. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire damages Waltham home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Resident dies after being trapped inside burning Webster home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

House fire in Belmont displaces residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man dies after boating crash on Lake Winnisquam. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Drivers, passenger hospitalized following two accidents in North Smithfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two-vehicle crash sparks car fire in Pawtucket. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters respond to massive mill fire in Woonsocket. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Several residents displaced, animals lost in Barre fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two people killed in fiery Middlesex crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Cab of fuel tanker catches fire in Winhall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Bill to protect firefighters from PFAS passes in the State Senate. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Hampshire to celebrate Smokey's 80th birthday. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

West Springfield, MA Retired Firefighter Peter Morgan has passed away.

Retired Westbrook, ME Lieutenant Donald Trafford passed away.

VERMONT

Peacham Fire Department has placed and order with VRS for a Toyne pumper built on a Freightliner M2 112 chassis with 1500 GPM pump and 1500 gallon water tank.

MAINE

Andover Fire Department has acquired a 1999 HME/Ferrara 109’ RMA for Ladder 1. It had previously served in Elizabeth Twp, PA.

MASSACHUSETTS

Barre Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2023 International CV/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Needham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

New Ashford Fire Department recently acquired a 2003 HME/Central States 1250/1000 for Engine 2. It previously served in Pelham, Mass.

Wellfleet Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 98.

West Barnstable Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Saber 2000/3000 for Engine-Tanker 296.

VERMONT

Brattleboro Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/ASV (American Specialty Vehicles) ambulance for Ambulance 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

New Bedford firefighters roll out new truck at a big savings to the city. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Grafton Fire Department celebrates 100-year history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Six displaced after fire at multi-family home in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Food truck catches fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Good Samaritans help rescue family from fire in Middletown. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Two Milford homes struck by lightning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews extinguish house fire in Shelton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Eight people taken to hospital after carbon monoxide leak in Somers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

At least 7 displaced, 2 firefighters with minor injuries after 3rd-alarm fire in Torrington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire engulfs Wethersfield encampment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

First responders in Harrison save unconscious woman in heroic roadside CPR effort. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Several car fires doused in southern Maine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

2 Attleboro cops pull 2 residents out of burning home; all 4 injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle fire at Avon recycling facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

6 people displaced in Boston fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter, resident hospitalized after blaze tears through Danvers home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

First responders resuscitate one of two cats rescued from Framingham apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lakeville firefighters extinguish 'stubborn' RV fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Neighbor's quick action saves New Bedford family from house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Palmer crews respond to hay-baler fire. CLICK FOR ARTICE

Firefighter injured after responding to reports of an explosion in Turners Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord firefighters sent to fire at condominium complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire that damaged Manchester apartment building under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Fire crews respond to shed fire in Central Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Solar panels the likely cause of fire on commercial building roof in Cumberland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire shuts two Providence businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Fire threatens Bridgewater businesses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Fire officials investigate blaze that burned former schoolhouse to the ground in Wheelock. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Littleton and Island Falls to get $1.5 million in congressional funds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Maine fire departments receive $1.1 million in grant funding for basic equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Beverly, Danvers, and Peabody awarded federal firefighter safety grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Providence Canteen gives support to firefighters on hot days. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Longtime Derby, CT First Responder Arthur "Artie" Fredericks passed away at the age of 82. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Affton Fire Protection District (St Louis, MO) Captain James "Jim" Cova, 54.
On Tuesday July 9, 2024, Captain James “Jim” Cova was found unresponsive at the firehouse after responding to several emergency responses during his shift. Firefighters immediately performed CPR and he was then transported to the local hospital where he was pronounced deceased. The cause of death has yet to be determined.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

VERMONT

Castleton Fire Department has placed an order with Lakes Region for an Alexis mini pumper built on a Ford F-550 4-door chassis. It will feature a 1500 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank.

CONNECTICUT

Berlin Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Velocity 1500/750 for Engine 8.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Gardner Fire Department recently took delvery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

Hanover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance.

Ludlow Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulances for Ambulance 2 and Ambulance 4.

Spencer Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550 4×4, 95/200 as Forestry 2.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exeter Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 for Engine 5.

Northwood Fire Department recently placed into service a 2013 Ford F-550/Duramag 250/300 as Forestry 1. The chassis was utilized from former Ambulance 1 to create the forestry unit.

RHODE ISLAND

Block Island Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Chepachet Fire District has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan FC-94 1500/1000/20F for Engine 11.

Cumberland EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 1.

VERMONT

Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Dorset Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/BME 1500/300/20F for Attack 511.

MAINE

Limerick Fire-EMS has moved into their new station located at 23 School Street.

Raymond Fire Department has changed the call signs for their apparatus. See my Raymond Fire page for the changes.

MASSACHUSETTS

Barnstable Fire Department receives federal grant for nearly $250k. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Medford Station 3 on Salem Street has reopened after repairs were completed.

RHODE ISLAND

Block Island welcomes new fire engine via ferry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Bridgeport firefighters extinguish blaze at large commercial building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fairfield school bus catches fire, no students on board at time. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle extreme heat conditions in New Haven fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RVs, campers at South Windsor business catch fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pets missing, residents displaced after fire in West Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Four firefighters injured battling fire at multi-family house in New Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Fire destroys barn in Canaan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Sawdust catches fire outside Rockland house. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Fiery car crash off I-495 in Hopkinton causes injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Smoking materials blamed for deadly Hyannis fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford firefighters respond to accidental fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter, one other person hurt after fire breaks out in Norwood apartment complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews put out kitchen stove fire in Orange. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle 2-alarm scrapyard fire in Peabody. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

80-year-old man dies in house fire in Revere. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire in Springfield forces out two residents. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out at popular Truro restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Authorities investigate 2-alarm fire in Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 dead, 1 hurt in fiery Conway crash between truck and pickup truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Manchester firefighters battle 2-alarm brush fire in extreme heat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 firefighters hurt, 65 residents displaced after Nashua apartment complex fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Firefighters respond to encampment fire in Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man injured in Providence high-rise fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire breaks out in Woonsocket home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Tractor trailer explodes, injuring driver and setting nearby structure on fire in Ferrisburgh. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Apartment building catches fire in Underhill. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Williston home filled with flood water and smoke has firefighters discussing safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

U.S. COAST GUARD

US Coast Guard Sector Boston holds change of command ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Plainfield, NH Captain Larry Dingee has passed away at the age of 69. He also was a firefighter in Cornish and the owner of Dingee Machine, a long time manufacturer of fire apparatus.

The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Chittenden, Vermont Captain Charles "Charlie" Parker, 74.
On Monday, July 8, 2024, Captain Charles “Charlie” Parker responded to a barn fire. After operating at the scene, he returned the tanker to the fire station. Captain Parker was found unresponsive by a fellow firefighter. Lifesaving efforts were immediately performed but were unsuccessful. The cause of death has yet to be determined. Age: 74Chittenden, VT Volunteer Fire Department Captain Charlie Parker dies in line of duty, officials confirm. Chittenden, VT Volunteer Fire Department Captain Charlie Parker dies in line of duty, officials confirm.

Concord, NH retired Firefighter Micheal "Mikey" Corcoran has passed away. The following is courtesy of the Concord Firefighters Local 1045 posed on July 8th: Sad news this morning as our beloved brother Micheal "Mikey" Corcoran lost his short battle with occupational cancer. Brother Corcoran joined the Concord Fire Department as a Firefighter/EMT on June 12th, 1993 and retired February 17th, 2017. He held many titles - brother, son, father, proud grandfather, but most importantly he was a "jake". Countless of cherished memories continue to survive in those that worked with Mikey. Many retired now, but some are still working today. His passing leaves a stern reminder about the inherent dangers of this line of work, the silent killer hidden in the smoke, the burning rubble, and even our gear. Mikey, today we continue to answer the calls, one by one with heavy hearts. But always carrying on the tradition of taking care of others just as you enjoyed for 24 years.

The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death - Boone County, Missouri Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben, 42.
On Monday morning, July 8, 2024, Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben from the Boone County Fire Protection District, and another firefighter from the City of Columbia Fire Department were conducting a swift water operation in North Columbia. The firefighters had rescued two individuals when the boat overturned. Assistant Chief Tobben was thrown into the water and drowned. The other firefighter and the two victims originally rescued were not injured.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

RHODE ISLAND

Lincoln Fire District has place an order with On Scene LLC for a 1500 GPM pumper built by Spencer on a Spartan chassis.

MAINE

Sweden Fire Department recently placed into service a 1995 Spartan/Ferrara 1250/1000 as Engine 4. It previously served in Cape Elizabeth.

MASSACHUSETTS

Leyden Fire Department has acquired a 1999 Ford F-550/J&B 750/250/25F for Engine 1. It had previously served with the Maplewood Fire Company in PA. Leyden has also placed into service a 2024 Dodge Ram 3500/Knapheide utility for Squad 2.

Mendon Fire Department has acquired a 2001 E-One 2000/500/100' RMA, which is the department's first aerial ladder. It had previously served in Manchester By the Sea.

Plymouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/E-One 2000 gallon tanker for Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Grafton Fire Department has acquired a 1989 Chevy C70/Phoenix 350/500 for Forestry 1. It previously served with the US Forest Service, NH Division of Foerstry and Lands, and the Stark Fire Department.

CONNECTICUT

Monroe firefighters' Awards Banquet recognizes outstanding service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Somers Fire Department has appointed Dave Lenart as the new fire chief.

Tolland Fire's new Station 340 has been completed. The new station is located at the site of the previous station on Gehring Road.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Exeter Firefighter Mike Morin has been promoted to the rank of lieutenant.

VERMONT

Brattleboro Fire Department officially takes over town's EMS services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Georgia has contracted Fairfax Rescue to provide ambulance service for the community.

CONNECTICUT

Five displaced following structure fire in Bridgeport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 firefighters injured in multi-family home fire in Bristol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple people taken to hospital after crash, vehicle fire in Colebrook. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in Hamden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Structure fire displaces 8 in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Emergency personnel respond to boat explosion in New Haven Harbor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

2 people taken to hospital after apartment complex fire in New London. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Officials investigate blaze at Eddington restaurant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters, DEP, respond to offgassing railroad tank cars in Hermon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Arson investigation underway after Molotov cocktails found on Rockland rail tracks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Sweden home deemed total loss after fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Ice maker catches fire inside Boston's Fenway Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 hospitalized after Boston apartment building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighter rescues 3-year-old girl from burning building in Everett. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews respond to chemical spill in Franklin. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Man dies in early morning house fire in Hyannis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Marblehead fireworks canceled after fire on barge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

New Bedford firefighters battle two structure fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire engine struck by hit-and-run tractor trailer truck in Norton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Family members severely burned during Peabody RV fire face long recovery. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Propane tank explosion leads to house fire in Rowe. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters battle fire amid scorching temperatures in Somerville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Family dog dies in Ware house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Car fire spreads to home in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dozens of seniors evacuated after fire in Weymouth apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Teen Seriously Injured In Fall From Tree, Flown By Helicopter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

1 injured in fire at house in Keene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Fire leaves two pets dead, damages Lebanon home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Commercial truck takes out utility pole in Nashua, hundreds without power. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

RHODE ISLAND

Tractor-trailer catches fire on I-95 in Exeter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

North Kingstown officer's bodycam captures his 'brave and heroic' action to rescue woman from fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Crews respond to Providence house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Second fire this year breaks out at Providence scrapyard. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters extinguish shed fire in Tiverton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Barre senior's residence catches fire, no injuries reported. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Multiple agencies respond to Lyndon fire, one person injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Coventry offers free housing to college students in exchange for firefighter service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Maine Fire Departments to benefit from new Federal Legislation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

On Scene is excited to announce our very first Spencer delivery to the Town of Weston! CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Gov. Sununu signs bill to establish early detection cancer screenings for firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE