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DEATH NOTICESWaterbury, CT Firefighter Joseph Bogdanski Jr passed away suddenly on May 8th at the age of 54. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Providence, RI active duty Firefighter Cipriano Illiano passed away at the age of 41. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cumberland, RI Firefighter Gregory Jones passed away on May 6th from occupational cancer at the age of 63. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Milford Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Horton ambulance built of a Ford F-550 chassis. MASSACHUSETTS Southborough Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 78' RM Ladder truck. Webster town meeting approved funds to purchase a new pumper that will replace both Engine 3 and Tanker 1. Funds were also approved to purchase a new Fire/Dive boat that will replace Marine 22 and Marine 23.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT East Litchfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan MetroStar/4 Guys 1500/1000 for Engine 26. MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1250/500 pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 5. As of this writing the current Engine 2 is slated to be reassigned to Engine 8 and the current Engine 5 to Engine 9. The current Engines 8 and 9 will become spares. Dracut Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/E-One 4x4 1250/300/20F for Squad 3. Hudson Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3. Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Rosenbauer Commander MP3 1500/1000/30A for Engine 2. Norfolk is also set to take delivery of a 2024 International HV607/Pierce 1250/3000 for Tanker 1. RHODE ISLAND Warwick Fire Department has purchased a 2007 KME Predator 1500/750/30A and designated it Engine 16. It had previously served in Barrington. Westerly Ambulance Corps has placed into service a 2023 Chevrolet 3500HD/Wheeled Coach ambulance as Ambulance 752. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Somers interim fire chief vows to 'keep continuity' while town looks for permanent leader. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Lebanon votes to give additional funding to fire, EMS department amid budget restraints. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Scarboro Fire Department has permanently removed from service Engine 1's 2009 Ferrara and Engine 2's 1996 Spartan/Ferrara. Former Engine 3's 2006 E-One has been reassigned as Engine 1. MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Fire Academy holds graduation for Recruit Class 2024-01. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southhampton Fire swears in Richard Fasoli as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND West Warwick Fire Department hopes damaged Station 2 can reopen soon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Person injured after auto body shop catches fire in Branford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bridgeport good Samaritan rescues senior after fire rips through North End home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bristol house expected to be total loss from fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters battle garage fire in Cromwell. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 Hurt As Car Crashes Into Trees In Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire closes portion of Berlin Turnpike in Meriden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE At least 3 displaced following Middletown house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Area Firefighters Fight 2 Fires in Acadia National Park. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter injured battling Durham flames. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Kennebunk Fire-Rescue responds after another crash involving a truck hauling bees. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to warehouse fire in Winslow. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Flames billow out of moving car in South Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 6 adults, 2 children displaced after house fire in Boston's Roslindale neighborhood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Box truck fire causes backups on the Mass Pike in Framingham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Area crews respond to bedroom fire in Granville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man dies of apparent drowning after canoe capsizes at Halifax lake, DA says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews put out fire at Holland home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Huntington fire crews respond to fully engulfed shed fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Police on Cape Cod investigating fiery crash in Hyannis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Several people suffer first-degree burns following fire at restaurant in Salem, authorities say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman dies in apparent lawnmower accident in Winchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Vehicle crashes into utility pole, prompts power outages in East Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to garage fire in Smithfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Woman, 4 children seriously injured after pickup truck drives off roadway in Mendon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newbury man arrested for assaulting firefighters at scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMAINE Paris honors Deputy Chief Buffington with procession and final lap at speedway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Springfield Central High School Students Honored for Burn Safety Videos. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fallen Watertown Fire Chief's Legacy Remembered at Unveiling of Memorial Flagpole. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
CONNECTICUT Atwood Hose has placed an order with Northeastern Fire Assoc for a Spartan/Marion heavy rescue. MAINE Biddeford Fire Department has ordered a Sutphen Monarch 1500/1000/30F pumper. MASSACHUSETTS Acton has approved funding for the fire department to order a new ladder truck.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Ledyard Fire Dist No 1 has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth T880/Spartan ER 1500/3000 tanker for R-14. Long Hill Fire District in Trumbull has taken delivery of a 2024 Seagrave 95' Aerialscope for Truck 204. MAINE Morrill Fire Department has acquired a 1995 Ford Louisville Amthor Tanker 1250/3000 tanker. MASSACHUSETTS Boylston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2. Devens Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Kenworth/Fouts Brothers 750/2200 for Tanker 1. Stoneham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Seagrave Marauder 1250/750/30F for Engine 1. Wareham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan MetroStar/Alexis 1250/2000 for Engine 3. VERMONT Peacham Fire Department has remounted Rescue 1's 1996 EVI body to a new 2024 Dodge Ram 5500 chassis. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT New London Fire Department Veteran To Be Promoted To Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Old Town will once again have a fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Fall River Fire Department has placed into service a 2020 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4X4 former ambulance as the dive rescue. It previously was assigned to Medic 2. Medford Engine 6 has been assigned former reserve Engine 7's 2005 Pierce Dash 1500/750. Onset firefighters graduate academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Nashua names Steven Phillips as Firefighter of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Bridgeport truck driver whose flatbed was struck in fiery I-95 crash says he’s grateful to be alive. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Marshal's office is investigating East Hartford blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews extinguish fire at scrap yard in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle massive fire at car repair shop in New Britain. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman rescued from apartment fire in New Haven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Homeowner perishes in Stamford house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Freight Train Crashes In Stamford, Resulting In Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Hartford home likely uninhabitable after fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Woman hit by antique car in Kennebunk parade shares terrifying story; Town leaders look to make future parades safer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lamoine fire being investigated. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tractor-trailer crash near power, gas lines causes delays in South Berwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 5 displaced after fire in Waterville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multiple vehicles damaged in fire at York auto body shop. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Car ends up inside Boston's Fenway Park; driver hospitalized. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle Duxbury house fire possibly sparked by lightning strike. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Structure fire in Ludlow shuts down multiple roads. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire at Gould's dairy barn in Shelburne. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car crashes over retaining wall in Westford parking lot. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Several farm animals killed when fire engulfs barn in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Suspicious fire at Wheelabrator in Claremont. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man seriously injured after explosion in Derry home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Firefighters respond to Burrillville house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Landfill fire breaks out in Johnston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Van crashes into entrance of laundromat building in West Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Second suspected arson at Virtue Field in Burlington after fire in sportscaster booth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Radio Bean in Burlington assessing damage from recent fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Colchester home catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE I-89 Southbound in Georgia partially closed after fatal crash, car fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle fire at warehouse in Lamoille County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTRHODE ISLAND Rhode Island fallen firefighters honored at annual memorial event in Maryland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RIDEM plans controlled burn in Richmond. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 52 Veterans take part in 30th Rhode Island Fire Chiefs Honor Flight. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Study recommends consolidated fire departments, one fire district for Rockingham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESRetired Dennis, MA Firefighter Nancy Moyer passed away from cancer. Her passing has being ruled a Line of Duty Death. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death - Milledgeville, TN Volunteer Fire Department Chief Leland Alexander, age 78 |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
VERMONT Morrisville Fire Department in Morristown has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for an E-One pumper built on a Spartan chassis.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Bolton Fire Department recently placed into service a 2023 Ford F-550 brush truck as Forestry 134. MAINE Portland Fire Department has acquired a 2001 Seagrave 1500/500/75’ RMA for Ladder 12. It previously served in Salt Lake City, UT. South Portland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Ladder 45. MASSACHUSETTS Belchertown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International CV/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Boston has taken delivery of three (3) 2023 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30A pumpers for Engines 14, 33, and 37. Dighton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 KME Predator 1500/1000/30A for Engine 3. >Northern Berkshire EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Chevrolet G3500/Wheeled Coach ambulances for Units 4 and 7. Northbridge Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford F-350 4x4 pickup for M-1. Oakham Fire Department has placed into service a 1994 International/GPC 500/500 as Forestry 2. The unit has previously served with a department in California. Oxford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Custom Body Works 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Petersham Fire Department recently placed into service a 1999 International/KME 1500/1300/30F as Engine 2. It previously served in Valatie, NY. Revere Fire Department has acquired a 1995 Pierce Saber 1250/1250 for use as a spare. It previously served in Bolton. UMASS Memorial Life Flight has taken delivery of a 2024 International/Life Line Critical Care Ground Transport ambulance. NEW HAMPSHIRE Spofford Fire Department has acquired a 2000 E-One Cyclone II heavy rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served in Mill Creek, DE and Whiteford, MD. RHODE ISLAND Block Island Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Rescue 1. VERMONT Lyndonville Fire Department recently placed into service a 2020 Chevrolet/Knapheide utility/light rescue as Squad 34. The former Squad 34 was renumbered as Utility 33. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT Wallingford names new acting Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Amherst Fire Chief Walter ‘Tim' Nelson to retire in June. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Dennis Fire Department is set to open their new Station 2 located at 350 Paddocks Path. Salem Fire Department has assigned Engine 1's former 2005 KME Predator 1500/750 to Engine 4. The 2008 KME Engine 4 had been previously assigned was removed from service due to frame problems. Springfield Fire to receive donated oximeters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Exeter has named Justin Pizon as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hampton Falls Tanker 2's 1999 International/Ferrara 1000/2500 has been sold to Milford, IL. VERMONT Jay Fire Department has sold Engine 4's 1997 Ford F-350/S&S mini-pumper to the Wm. Penn Fire Co. in Shenandoah, PA.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 12 condo units in Brookfield destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 people taken to hospital after condo complex fire in Danbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE East Hartford man dies in crash, vehicle fire in Hebron. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 4 dogs left alone in car are dead after fire in Milford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Large tractor-trailer fire closes portion of I-95 in Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Restaurant Workers Save Person From Raging Fire In Norwalk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Seymour House Fire Was Accidental, Marshal Says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family Of 4 Displaced By Fire In Stratford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man jumps from second-story window to escape West Hartford house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Bangor firefighters help two people get out of burning house safely. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out at home in Brooks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hampden family safe following home fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys Litchfield garage, damages nearby houses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys family's garage in Peru. CLICK FOR ARTICE MASSACHUSETTS Two workers seriously injured in Braintree industrial accident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hampden crews respond to brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hyannis Fire officials: 1 critical, 3 in serious condition after boat capsizes off Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Homes in the area of a gas leak in Longmeadow evacuated. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out in large Victorian home in Newton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 12-15 acres burned in Northfield brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Large fire destroys Randolph apartment building; over 80 residents displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle pallet fire in South Deerfield hotel parking lot . CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southampton crews respond to 3-car crash outside of Walgreens. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 9 displaced after Springfield fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tyngsborough responds to two-alarm structure fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 50 firefighters battle multi-alarm blaze at Wareham home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Elderly Concord Resident Dies In Manufactured Home Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No injuries reported after apartment building catches fire in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman killed in Nashua house fire identified. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters rescue horse from barn calamity in New Ipswich. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter suffers minor injuries while battling Rumney home fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Three animals lost in Brattleboro structure fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lightning strike blamed for Morrisville apartment building fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys building in Orleans County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Vernon hosts national launch of VR training system to assist first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Teenager serves her community working with both fire, police departments in New Milford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fallen North Haven firefighter to be honored at national memorial in Maryland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE In Middletown, fire crews welcome 'help from above'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Bangor's Hose 5 Fire Museum to host open house, raffle off 'summer pack-out'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Old Monmouth fire station moved to become new fire house museum. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Vested Interest in K9's, Inc. to donate to the Springfield Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND New firefighter statue pops up at Firemen's Memorial Park in Bristol. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rhode Island firefighters to be honored on National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend in Maryland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newport is among the first five municipalities selected for Urban Forests for Rhode Island Technical Assistance Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE US COAST GUARD U.S Coast Guard Cutter Anacapa decommissioned after 34 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESBridgeport, CT Announces Death Of Veteran Fire Marshal Alberto Hernandez. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Wolcott Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Cyclone 1500/2000 for Tanker 3. MASSACHUSETTS Athol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan MetroStar/Toyne 1500/1000/25A for Engine 2. Bridgwater Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/CET 4x4 280/400/20F for Forest Fire 1. RHODE ISLAND Electric Boat Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Chevy G4500/2006 Osage Ambulance. It perviously served with the Anthony Fire District in Coventry. |
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MAINE Buxton Fire Department has closed their Chicopee Station. Apparatus from this station has been reassigned. Houlton: Volunteer secures thermal imaging masks for Houlton fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Exeter Fire Chief Eric Wilking retires after 42 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND South Kingstown EMS receives $1 million grant for new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Greenwich Fire Department has permanently removed from service Ladder 25's 1993 Pierce Arrow 2000/800/40F/75' RMA due to mechanical reasons. They are currently looking at options for a replacement.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Fire damages part of Avon apartment complex; two firefighters injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 8 families displaced after Hartford apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 hospitalized after house fire in Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Breaks Out On Home's Solar Panels In Milford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Over 2 dozen displaced, several pets dead after Waterbury fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2nd fire destroys country club in West Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Back-to-back fires at West Hartford country club 'likely not intentionally set'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Appleton fire kills animals, destroys barn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vacant section of inn in Augusta catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys multi-use building in Dedham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Pets killed in fire at Lewiston apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter injured while fighting flames in Lisbon Falls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Gloucester wildfire sparked by improperly extinguished campfire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Two taken to hospital after fire at Abington apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman taken to the hospital after blaze breaks out at Beverly home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fall River firefighters respond to apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lithium-ion battery blamed for Fall River fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 3 Displaced After Fire At North Reading Multi-Family Home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Plymouth Fire Department, mutual aid partners respond to 30-acre brush fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One person rescued from Somerville house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Dog Perishes In Barnstead Manufactured Home Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Nashua Firefighters Arrive To Smoke Showing From Multi-Unit Building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Investigation continues into what sparked large fire in Plymouth. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Driver with learner's permit crashes into Cranston Dunkin' Donuts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Neighbors report porch fire that spread to Cumberland home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out in Johnston home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Nine people sickened by chemical exposure in Warwick sent to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT No injuries in Williston industrial fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS Rochester firefighter to take center stage in comedy event. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Brockton has 10th highest demand for firefighters in national survey. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Crowd turns out to honor late Ascutney Fire Chief Darrin Spaulding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE US COAST GUARD The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned the 10th National Security Cutter, USCGC Calhoun WMSL-759. The National Security cutter is 418' in length and replaced the aging 378' Hamilton Class High Endurance Cutters. It will be home ported in Charleston, SC. There is 1 more NSC under construction with an option for a 12th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Coast Guard Cutter Orcas decommissioned after 35 years of service in Coos Bay, Oregon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESRetired Bridgeport, CT Firefighter Stephen Mihalek passed away on April 8th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Jacksonville, FL Engineer Heath J. O'Shea, 44. |
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MAINE Portland Fire Department has placed an order with Oshkosh for a new ARFF unit for the Jetport, which will replace Red 4. The unit will carry 1500 gallons of water, 200 gallons of foam, and feature a bumper turret and a 50 foot Snozzle HRET (High Reach Extendable Turret) with a piercing nozzle. MASSACHUSETTS Marlborough 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 Woodbridge Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Rosenbauer Commander 2250/1000 for Engine 9. MASSACHUSETTS Georgetown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 HME Ahrens-Fox 1871-SFO 1500/1000 for Engine 4. Hull Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Chevrolet 3500HD/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Rescue 4. This will replace Rescue 1's 2010 International. Stoughton Fire Department recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-150 as Car 5, the shift commander's vehicle. NEW HAMPSHIRE Dunbarton Fire Department has purchased a 2008 Pierce Velocity 1500/750/25F for Engine 1. It previously served in Eggertsville, NY and will replace a 1991 Mack/E-One. Strafford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 HME Ahrens-Fox 1750/3000 for Engine 4. It replaces Engine 2's 1993 International/E-One. Weare Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 2. The current A2 will be retired. Wolfeboro Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2023 Seagrave Marauder 1500/750 for Engine 3. RHODE ISLAND Ashaway Ambulance recently placed into service a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 841. Westerly Ambulance has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-450/2017 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remounted) as Ambulance 751. They also placed into service a 2023 Ford F-450/2008 Braun 4x4 ambulance (box remount) as Ambulance 753. VERMONT East Montpelier Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Toyne 1750/1250 for Engine 1. It replaces Engine 4 and Tanker 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE South Portland Engine 42's 2002 Spartan/Hackney 1000/500 and Engine 49's 1992 International 4900/National/Ferrara 1250/750/250F have been placed out of service and will be retired. The new Pierce Enforcer 105' quint is scheduled to be delivered in May. It will be assigned to Ladder 45, with the current Ladder 45 being reassigned to Ladder 42. The current Ladder 42 will become Ladder 41. Thomaston receives first responder equipment grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Amherst Fire Chief Walter 'Tim' Nelson announces retirement after over four decades of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Keene Fire Chief Donald Farquhar has resigned his position and will return to his home town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Swanzey Fire Department names Eric Mattson as the new fire chief; Norman Skantze returns as deputy chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Firefighter and resident taken to hospital after Norwalk fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Vehicle Crashes Into Shelton Condo, Firefighter Injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 dead, 1 injured in Wallingford fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Kittery garage fire destroys cars, snarls morning traffic. CLICK FOR ARTICLE York home damaged during fire; Multiple crews called to scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS 3 hurt when SUV plows into Attleboro cannabis dispensary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Child injured in east Boston fire dies, District Attorney says. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man arrested after throwing flammable object into Boston home; facing arson charges. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire heavily damages Chicopee home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lakeville family displaced following house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 seriously hurt in ‘horrific crash' in Norwood. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman rescued from building fire in Pittsfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman in critical condition after house fire in Walpole. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Video shows impact of Nashua school bus crash that sent student to the hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Units respond to house fire in East Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Brush fire breaks out in Newport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Providence fire crews battle scrap metal fire for nine hours. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT One person suffers smoke inhalation in Williston fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS High school students design signs for Lowell fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE New Firefighters Offer New Life To Cape Cod Area Departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESAscutney, VT Fire Chief Darrin Spaulding passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Boston retired Captain John "Jack" McKenna passed away. He was also past president of the Boston Firefighters Union, Local 718. Retired Hull, MA Firefighter Gary Charles 'Sparky' Fleck passed away on April 6th at the age of 79. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Groton, CT Submarine Base retired Fire Chief Douglas Say passed away on April 6th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Rostraver Township, PA Safety Officer John “Billy” W. Bunardzya, 73. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MAINE Corinna Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One pumper built on a commercial chassis. NEW HAMPSHIRE Tilton-Northfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer 1250/500 for Engine 5. The current 2019 Pierce will be reassigned when the new pumper is in service. Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Medic 6 and a 2023 Chevrolet G3500/Crestline ambulance for Medic 7. Milford Fire Department has placed into service a 1975 AM General 6x6 300/1200 as Tanker 2. It previously served in Hopedale. Millis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 for Engine 1. Pembroke Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 2. Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100’ MMA Tower for Truck 2. The current Truck 2 will be reassigned to Truck 4. Townsend Fire Department has placed into service a 1999 Freightliner/KME rescue. It previously served in Lake Huntington, NY. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Cambridge Firefighter Howard "Howie" T. Smith has retired from the department. Mass Fire Academy holds Springfield Campus graduation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Monson Fire has retired Engine 1's 1995 Freightliner/E-One 1250/1000. The truck will not be replaced. Spencer Fire Department hires 4, allowing them to staff 2 firefighters 24/7. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Hooksett Tanker 1's 2012 International/HME 1250/2500 has been retired after damage received in a motor vehicle accident late in 2023. Keene Announces Hiring of Fire Marshal. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Providence Fire EMS Bike Unit adds more cyclists and expands service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT East Burke Tanker 8's 1998 Ford 1250/3000 has been sold to a department in Kansas. Newport City Fire Department upgrades extrication equipment, enhances rescue capabilities. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Fire engulfs home in Bridgeport, 8 to 10 people displaced. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Garage fire spreads to house in Clinton; one firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person hospitalized after East Hampton house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle house fire in Hartford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman found dead during mobile home fire in Vernon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Family displaced, several pets missing after Willimantic fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Driver Smashes Through Telephone Pole, Careens into Riverbed in Avon. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to fire at market in Buxton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Historic barn destroyed and animals lost in Millinocket fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Retired Bangor firefighter saves family during devastating blaze in Palermo. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Raymond firefighters battle house blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Generator believed to be cause of West Gardiner house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Safety standdown at Boston tower under construction after fire. CLICK FOR ARTICE Fire displaces 15 people, including 2 children, in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Several MIT buildings evacuated in Cambridge after release of potential hazardous material. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Driver dead after truck crashes into Devens behavioral health center, catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fairhaven shed causes as much as $10k in damage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters in Fall River extinguish residential fire that displaces pets, 3 families. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out at hotel in Gloucester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire causes significant damage to Hampden home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews respond to fire in Hanover apartment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews quickly put out structure fire in Longmeadow. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Quick work by firefighters saves church in Northborough. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Plow truck catches fire in South Deerfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle bedroom fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Heavy fire burns at million-dollar home in Sudbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 10-year-old boy stuck in chimney of Whitman home saved by firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Fire destroys Canaan barn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Claremont fire crews quickly extinguish blaze at grandstand. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Woman killed, child taken to hospital after house explosion in Derry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews from over a dozen communities battle barn fire in Gilford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Fire breaks out at Providence scrap metal yard. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out at multi-family home in North Providence. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Chlorine leak reported at water treatment plant in Scituate. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Suspect arrested in arson at Senator Bernie Sanders' office in Burlington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Train hits parked cars in Barton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Street corner outside New Haven firehouse to be named for fallen firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE As OSHA proposes new firefighting standards, Maine departments push for flexibility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESActive Duty Gloucester, MA Firefighter Sander Shultz passed away. He was a 26 year veteran of the department and a Coast Guard veteran. Retired Norwood, MA Firefighter Martin Collins passed away. Retired North Andover, MA Firefighter John Joseph Driscoll passed away on March 30th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Dennis, MA retired Firefighter/Paramedic Nancy Moyer passed away from occupational cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Clinton, SC Firefighter Michael Vinson, 27. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: South Bound Brook, NJ Deputy Chief Craig Matthew Konkle, 54. The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death Notification: Virginia Department of Forestry, Charlottesville, VA Firefighter James C. Ward, Jr. , 49. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Southington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen Monarch Extreme Duty SPH100 2000/440/100' tower ladder MM Tower for Truck 1. MAINE Buxton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Pierce 1250/750 for Engine 417. Portland Fire Department has acquired a 2007 Spartan/Hackney rescue for HazMat 1. It previously served in Brunswick. MASSACHUSETTS Carver EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1. Florida Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1250/2000 for Engine 2. Hopedale Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 3. Lynnfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Milford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 International HV507/Bulldog 600/1250/30F for Tanker 1. Milford also has acquired Medway's former Brush 2, a 1996 Ford F-350 250/350. North Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 International CV/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 2. Northborough Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Chevrolet 3500 4x4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Walpole Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2. West Barnstable Fire Department has acquired a 2001 Freightliner FC80/Ferrara 1250/500 for Engine 297. It previously served in Provincetown. Westport Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2022 Ford F-350 4x4 utililty vehicles as Squad 1 and Squad 2. NEW HAMPSHIRE Hebron Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1. New Hampshire Fire Academy has taken delivery of a 2024 International/Rosenbauer 1250/750 for Engine 1. Wilton Fire Department has acquired a 2007 Spartan/Crimson 1500/500/103’ RMA. It previously served in Dublin, GA. VERMONT Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon 1500/400/75’ RMA for Ladder 4. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Lawrence Firefighter Mike Swarbrick has retired from the department after 20+ years of service. Mass Fire Academy graduates 34. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Millbury Fire Department has opened their new Headquarters Station located at 130 Elm Street. VERMONT Putney Fire Department inactive while "in transition"; area departments to cover emergencies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE South Burlington bolsters dispatch center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Explosion At East Granby Business Heard As Far As Simsbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire damages barn in Guilford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One treated for smoke inhalation after fire in Hamden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 adult, 2 children displaced after fire at Hartford home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Wind causes challenges for crews battling multi-family Hartford house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car's Front End Blows Up In Manchester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire At New London Home Under Investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car Crashes Into Building In Trumbull. CLICK FOR ARTICLE At least 10 people displaced after Waterbury apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE School bus in Bath snags low-hanging live power line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Deputies investigating Dixmont crash that injured three. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car destroyed in Jonesport wildfire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters from Kittery aid New Hampshire crews with massive house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Multiple fire crews sent to commercial building fire in Bondsville (Palmer). CLICK FOR ARTICLE Deadly house fire in Carver started in kitchen, victim identified. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One dead, child injured in massive fire in East Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Residents at Lynn apartment building displaced after scorching blaze; one firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire crews called to motor-vehicle accident in Monson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters battle ‘20-foot-high' flames on warehouse roof in Norton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Orange Fire Department crews respond to brushfire caused by downed wires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Home destroyed by intense fire in Orange. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 11 people without a home after fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 43-year-old killed in fiery Wayland crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Exeter fire crew assists in Greenland structure blaze. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Hoverboard charging at Jaffrey apartment catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Nashua Fire Responds To Fire In Homeless Camp That Injures Man. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters battle house fire in Rye. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crews battle house fire in Stratford; nearby barn is total loss. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Several displaced after fire at Providence home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Plane with 2 aboard crashes off coast of Quonset Point. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Warwick fire chief eyes relocating fire dispatch to Potowomut with EOC funds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Crews battle Highgate barn fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMASSACHUSETTS A decade after deaths of 2 Boston firefighters, senators pass bill to toughen oversight. CLICK FOR ARTICE |
DEATH NOTICESActive Boston Firefighter John Maguire has passed away at the age of 64. He was assigned as a District 10 Chief's Aide. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter Johnny Rocca has passed away. He was also a PFFM Trustee Emeritus and a World War II veteran. Retired Londonderry, NH Fire Lieutenant Gary Dion has passed away. Former Dover, NH Assistant Chief Richard D. Hughes, “Digger,” passed away on March, 21st.
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APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Southborough has approved funds for the fire department to order a new ambulance and a ladder truck.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MASSACHUSETTS Belchertown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Kenworth T880/Pierce 1500/2500 for Tanker 1. Essex Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/E-One 1500/500 75' RMA for Ladder 1. Lakeville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Smeal 2000/400/100' MM Tower for Tower 1. Norwood Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/730/50F for Engine 6. Southborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 29. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MAINE Norway former fire chief retires after 50 years with department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Peabody Fire will be rebuilding Station 5. They are also applying for grant to staff Ladder 2 full time and looking into the possibly of adding another station in the Industrial Park section. Springfield firefighters awarded funds for protective gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE West Springfield uses ARPA funds to equip firefighters with second set of gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Swanton Village Fire Department gets amphibious vehicle donation from local organizations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Seven displaced after fire in Meriden. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Pickup truck causes significant damage after crashing into building in Milford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Multi-family home vacant at time of fire, New Britain officials say. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 3 taken to hospital after house fire in New Fairfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 11 people displaced in New Haven fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire crews respond to roof fire at former restaurant building in Wilton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Fire destroys apartment building in Sanford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys residence in Searsmont. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Investigation underway into fatal fire in St. George. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Warren fire takes toll on already burdened house. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Crews battle multi-alarm fire at home in Brockton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighter injured battling 2-alarm fire in Charlton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters called to scene of well involved cottage in Eastham. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person rescued from vehicle after serious crash in front of Hanover Police Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One person escapes house fire with their dog in Millville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man dies in Newton house fire; cause still under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man seriously injured after heavy fire breaks out in North Attleborough home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 displaced after house fire in Norwell. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 11 displaced after house fire in Plainville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Truck Driver Careens Off I-93 In Concord, Crashes Into 14 Vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man dead after tent catches fire in Gilford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Litchfield crews tame brush fire fanned by high winds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND 2 families displaced by Providence fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Providence Homeless Encampment Hit by Fire, Possible Arson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Gas pump and car severely damaged after gas station fire in Brattleboro. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No injuries in Essex Junction house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newfane fire destroys apartment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Consumes Garage in Newport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMAINE Struggling emergency medical responders still awaiting $31 million in funds approved last year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. LifeFlight makes significant investment in strengthening EMS and hospital partnerships. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Rockland agrees to 'absorb' Knox County dispatch. CLICK FOR ARTICLE First National Bank Boosts Boothbay Region Ambulance Service with $30K Contribution. CLICK FOR ARTICLE North Haven Island EMS Explorers teach CPR at school. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Firefighters are responding to more medical calls. Why that has fire chiefs worried. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Falmouth: 'Complete and total risk to public safety.' Falmouth union fights forced dispatcher shifts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Natick: How historic former firehouse has become heartbeat of Massachusetts town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Never Forget: 10 years since deadly Back Bay fire took the lives of 2 Boston firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Canaan: Community members urge Canaan Selectboard to reinstate fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND 9 Rhode Island Cities, Towns Awarded Grants For Public Safety Building Projects. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Waitsfield: Challenges loom as Mad River Valley Ambulance Service handles record call volume. CLICK FOR ARTICLE US COAST GUARD The U.S. Coast Guard has commissioned the newest Fast Response Cutter, Melvin Bell (WPC-1155), in New London, CT on March 28th. The USCGC Melvin Bell is the 6th and final FRC to be assigned to Boston. |
DEATH NOTICESWest Newbury, MA Lieutenant Lisa Duxbury, 50, passed away on March 15th after an extended illness. She also served with the Newbury Fire Department, Salem Police Dispatch, Federal Law Enforcement and Atlantic Ambulance Service. Lifelong Presque Isle, ME Firefighter Robert D. Jackson, 78, passed away on March 17th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY Retired Manchester, NH Captain James Michael McGrevey, 95, passed away on March 14th. CLICK FOR ARTICLE The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Olive Hill, KY Route 504 Volunteer Captain Roy Franklin Whitt, 72. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Nantucket Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a 2025 Spartan MetroStar/Smeal 2250/1000 pumper. Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for an E-One custom pumper.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)CONNECTICUT Clinton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan Gladiator/4 Guys 1000/2500 for Tanker 962. Milford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 for Engine 7. MAINE Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Chevy 3500/Road Rescue 4X4 ambulance for Medic 8. Rumford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500 4X4 light rescue for Rescue 1. MASSACHUSETTS Charlton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan FC-94/4 Guys 1000/2500 for Tanker 2. Leominster has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Arrow XT 1500/675 for Engine 3. NEW HAMPSHIRE Goffstown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 2. Greenville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 HME Ahrens Fox 1500/1200 for Engine 2. RHODE ISLAND Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 4. Lincoln Rescue has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
CONNECTICUT New Canaan Firefighter Harry Russell Sworn In at Town Hall Ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southington Fire Department Acquires New Life-Saving Tools. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE South Portland's Thornton Heights Engine Company 6 celebrates a century of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Foxborough Fire Department Becomes First Accredited Department In The State. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Northborough's Maxim fire engine celebrates 100th birthday. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Lincoln Squad 2's 2005 Pierce heavy rescue has returned to service after being refurbished. VERMONT Waitsfield-Fayston Fire Department receives turnout gear laundry grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT Over thirty people displaced following fire at East Windsor hotel. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Person found inside Cromwell home during fire taken to hospital. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two families displaced after Hartford house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 taken to hospital after New Britain house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southbury Crews Respond 3 Times in 30 Minutes For Appliance Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Trumbull man alerts sleeping homeowners to fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 29 people rescued after high school rowing team capsizes in Westport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE House fire in Bangor leaves one man hospitalized with life threatening injuries. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bangor School Closes After Electrical Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Large fire burns popular event venue in Gray. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Small plane flips over at Portland International Jetport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys home and sheds in Troy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Man hospitalized after tractor-trailer rollover at Boston Logan Airport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire causes major damage to multi-family home in Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 9 people displaced after fire in Boston; 1 firefighter injured. CLICK FOR ARTICE Fire at Boston VA Medical Center damages MRI equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out in basement of Boston church, creates heavy smoke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 1 man killed, 2nd injured in Carver fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters able to keep van fire from spreading in Dennis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Residents escape fire at Dracut apartment building thanks to quick actions of firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two people in the hospital after collision in Deerfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE One dead, one injured after house fire in Lowell. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Norwood crane collapse prompts large emergency response. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 2 displaced after lawn mower fire damages home in Randolph. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 5 people displaced following house fire in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car fire snarls traffic along I-291 in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Atkinson home demolished after firefighters called twice on report of flames. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Burning Barrels Cause Smoke Condition In Concord. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Concord Fire, Police Sent To Fire At Former State Police Radio Tower Site. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire at Manchester auto body shop causes $100K in damage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Brush fire in Charlestown burns about 10 acres. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Crash that hit house in Cranston causes gas leak. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Investigation into Cranston house fire shows evidence of arson, suicide. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire damages Little Compton home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 20+ displaced by Providence fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT Derby Line Firefighters Respond to Attic Fire Just in Time. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTMAINE South Portland Fire Department hiring announcement. VERMONT State program allows high-schoolers to pick up paramedic certification. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
DEATH NOTICESRetired Westbrook, ME Fire Inspector Robert Allen Young, 92, passed away on March 5th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY The US Fire Administration is reporting the following Line of Duty Death: Fritch, TX Chief Zeb Smith, age 40. |
APPARATUS/VEHICLE FUNDING AND ORDERS
MASSACHUSETTS Fall River Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a Spartan/Smeal pumper and a Spartan/Smeal 105' TDA. Quincy has approved funds to purchase an additional 2 engines and 1 ladder to the 1 engine and 1 ladder currently on order. NEW HAMPSHIRE Newington Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance Fire/Rescue for a Road Rescue ambulance built on a Chevy 5500 chassis.
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APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)MAINE Scarborough Fire Department has placed into service a 2023 Ford F-150 XL as Car 7, the shift commander's vehicle. MASSACHUSETTS Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International MV/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 1. NEW HAMPSHIRE Plaistow Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Chevy 5500HD/Road Rescue Ultramedic ambulance as Ambulance 1. |
DEPARTMENT NEWS
MASSACHUSETTS Mass Fire Academy graduates 57. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE Manchester Fire has reassigned Truck 3's 2020 E-One to Truck 6. Truck 6's 2019 E-One/Bronto has been reassigned to Truck 3 and will run from Station 9.
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FIRE & INCIDENT NEWSCONNECTICUT 5 people, 4 dogs displaced after house fire in Enfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire Displaces 24 Residents In Stamford. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys vacant school in Waterbury. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Large fire heavily damages Watertown building with businesses, storage units. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 5 people displaced after West Hartford house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAINE Crews respond to vacant commercial building fire in Millinocket. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Owls Head barn burns to the ground. CLICK FOR ARTICLE First responders grieve with town after Rumford crash kills 8-year-old boy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire destroys South Berwick school building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Automatic sprinkler saves student services building at South Portland community college. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS Athol home significantly damaged by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No injuries reported after first floor of Carver home collapses during house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Man rescued from Connecticut River in Holyoke. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Explosion at Hudson auto body shop under investigation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Firefighters pull driver from serious car crash on Lowell lawn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Heavy flames tear through $1.5 million home in Lynnfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Marlborough firefighters battle apartment fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 7 displaced after New Bedford fire at multi-family home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire breaks out in vacant house in Orleans. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NEW HAMPSHIRE 3 Crashes Keep Concord First Responders Busy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND 3 injured in fire at Coventry apartment building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. CLICK FOR FOLLOW UP ARTICLE Fire engine crashes through West Warwick station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Solar panels cause secondary house fire in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE VERMONT I-89 northbound closed following Bethel crash involving trooper. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two seriously injured in tractor trailer crash in Johnson. CLICK FOR ARTICLE No injuries in South Burlington house fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Car fire forces evacuations at South Burlington apartment complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
PRESS RELEASES AND OTHER ARTICLES OF INTERESTCONNECTICUT Retired Milford Fire Battalion Chief Springs Into Action To Save Life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MASSACHUSETTS First responders climb nearly 800 stairs to top of Boston high-rise to raise money. CLICK FOR ARTICLE RHODE ISLAND Greenwood Volunteer Fire Company prepares for 100th anniversary in Warwick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |
