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

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

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

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

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

CONNECTICUT

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

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

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

VERMONT

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

VERMONT

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

VERMONT

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

CONNECTICUT

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

MAINE

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

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

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

VERMONT

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

MAINE

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

CONNECTICUT

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

CONNECTICUT

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

MAINE

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

VERMONT

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

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

CONNECTICUT

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

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

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

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

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

MAINE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

Acton town meeting approved funding for a new pumper.

Littleton town meeting approved funding for a new pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

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

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

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

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

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

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

RHODE ISLAND

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

VERMONT

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

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

MAINE

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

MASSACHUSETTS

U.S. COAST GUARD

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

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

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

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

VERMONT

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

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

CONNECTICUT

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

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

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

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

VERMONT

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

CONNECTICUT

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

U.S. COAST GUARD

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

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.