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Massachusetts- SAFE and Senior SAFE grants awarded to 248 Massachusetts Fire Departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in Janary. Mass- Regional 9-1-1 center coming to Foxboro, Mansfield, Norton and Easton. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Massachusetts- six Worcester County fire departments receive active shooter response equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Massachusetts- Eight Western Massachusetts Fire Departments enter mutual aid agreement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Massachusetts- 11 fire departments enter agreement that allows them to exchange personnel if needed during the COVID-19 state of emergency. The departments of Athol, Barre, Erving, Gardner, New Salem, Orange, Petersham, Phillipston, Royalston, Templeton and Wendell may share manpower if necessary due to members falling ill or having to quarantene from the COVID-19 virus. Posted in June. Abington, Mass Fire Department- firefighters concerned about safety at the fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Acton, Mass Fire Department- Lieutenant James Byrne named as Public Safety Employee of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Acton, Mass Fire Department- Captain Anita Arnum has been selected to be the new Deputy Chief. Posted in November. Andover, Mass Fire Department- off duty Deputy Chief saves man's life at basketball game. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Andover, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $336,666.67 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Attleboro, Mass Fire Department- two firefighters hospitalized after overnight fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Auburn, Mass Fire Department- new public safety building proposed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Barnstable, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 1997 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV 6x6 125/500 as Forestry 211. Posted in May. Barre, Mass Fire Department- has hired Call FF/EMT Christina Gustafson as the department's newest full time Firefighter. Posted in June. Barre, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $82,761.90 for vehicle extrication equipment. Belmont, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief David Frizzell has retired. He served as chief since 2004. Posted in September. Berkley, Mass Fire Department- has acquired a 1997 Ford F-350 250/350/Omaha brush truck. It has previously served in Medway, Mass. Posted in April. Beverly, Mass Fire Department- is borrowing a Boston spare ladder truck after reserve Truck 2 went out of service for mechanical reasons. The city's primary ladder, Truck 1, has been out of service for repairs which left the department without a ladder truck. Posted in July. Beverly, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Paul Cotter has announced he will retired after 34 years of service. Posted in August. Beverly, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $165,909.09 for portable and mobile radios. Beverly, Mass Fire Department- Deputy Chief Peter O'Connor has been appointed as the new Fire Chief. Posted in December. Billerica, Mass Fire Department- Engine 3 has been temporarily relocated to 6 Grove Street while the new Pinehurst fire station is under construction. Posted in June. Billerica, Mass Fire Department- breaks ground on new Pinehurst Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Blackstone, Mass Fire Department- late fire chief honored with station dedication. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Bolton, Mass Fire Department- Bolton EMS has merged with the fire department and is now operated as one department under the fire chief. Posted in January. Bondsville Fire (Palmer, Mass)- recently placed into service a 2016 Ford F-550/Pierce 250/280/10F light rescue as Squad 31. It replaces a 1994 International rescue and a brush truck. The truck had served with the South Hopkins, KY Fire Department and was purchased when the fire station had caught fire, causing all of their apparatus to be destroyed. The unit was used until late 2019 and then sold to Bondsville. Posted May 2020. Boston- Lieutenant Kevin Kelly honored 11 years after death. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Boston Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2005 Stewart & Stevenson/2019 Acela 500/1000/30F brush/high-water rescue unit. It will replace Brush 55's current 1997 International. Posted in February. Boston Fire Department- Fire Commissioner Joseph Finn will retire on March 12th after nearly 36 years of service. Posted in March. Boston Fire Department- has assigned a 2009 E-One Cyclone II 1250/500 to Engine 20. It had previously served with Engine 30 and Engine 21. Posted in March. Boston Fire Department- has appointed John Demsey as new Fire Commissioner. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Boston Fire Department- Hackney has completed construction/installation of a new dive rescue body on the 2011 International 4400 chassis of the previous dive rescue unit (J20). The Hackney FP0778R body features a 20.8-ft heavy rescue body with seven (7) roll-up doors and forward personnel compartment. Posted in April. Boston Fire Department- has new 2020 Chevy Suburbans for the District 1 Chief and the Safety Chief (H1). Posted in April. Boston Fire Department- The Collapse Rescue (H6) has returned to service aftr having the 1997 Hackney body re-mounted to a 2020 Freightliner M2 chassis. Posted in April. Boston Fire Department- new firehouse under construction prioritizes firefighter health. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Boston, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $200,001.16 for fire officer training. Boston Emergency Medical Services- Deputy Superintendent Ed Hassan has retired after 32 years of service. Posted in October. Boston MedFlight- has re-mounted MedFlight 10's 2015 Life Line body to a new 2019 Freightliner M2 106 chassis. Posted in March. Boxborough, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $9,296.19 for firefighter training. Brewster, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $28,950.48 for vehicle extrication equipment. Brewster, Mass Fire Department- announces promotions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Brewster, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a $29.000 Federal grant for vehicle extrication equipment. Posted in August. Bridgewater, Mass Fire Department- Captain Paul Lamoureux has retired after 35 years of full time service, and previous 4 years as Call Firefighter in West Bridgewater. Paul will continue on as a Call Firefighter / Captain for Plympton Fire/EMS. Posted in January. Bridgewater, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $28,699.09 for firefighter cancer screenings. Bridgewater, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Thomas Levy has retired after 36 years of service. Posted in October. Brockton, Mass Fire Department- remembering the lives lost at the Strand Theatre Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Brockton, Mass Fire Department- Firefighter Carol Dawkins has retired after 21 years of service. Carol served 27 years in the U.S. Navy before being hired by the fire departmenat and retires at the mandated age of 65. Posted in August. Cambridge, Mass Fire Department- Ladder 4 has placed into service a 2009 Pierce Arrow XT 105' RMA that had previously served as Ladder 1. Posted in March. Canton, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $103,090.91 for wellness & fitness equipment. Chatham, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $47,619.05 for EMS training aids. Posted in August. Chelmsford, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $293,491.07 for potable and mobile radios. Chelmsford, Mass Fire Department- town meeting approves new North Chelmsford Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Chelmsford, Mass Fire Department- Engine 2 may run out of the Department of Public Works while new North Station is under construction. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Chelmsford, Mass Fire Department- Water quality issues stall plans for temporary fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Chelsea, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $315,152.73 for Hazardous Materials training. Chilmark, Mass Fire Department- to unveil concept designs for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Clinton, Mass Fire Department- hires first female firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Danvers, Mass Fire Department- has named Acting Fire Chief Robert Amerault as the permanent Fire Chief. Brian Barry has also been promoted to the rank of Deputy Fire Chief. Posted in September. Dennis, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $102,921.90 for vehicle extrication equipment. Dennis, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Mark Dellner is set to retired in March. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Dighton, Mass Fire Department- has placed into service a 1999 E-One Cyclone 1500/500/75' RMA as Ladder 1. It previously served in Sudbury, Mass. Posted in July. Dudley, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 1988 Hummer as Forestry 3 and a 2019 Zodiac inflatable as Marine 1. East Longmeadow, Mass Fire Department- Palmer Ambulance has donated a 2007 Ford E-350/Medix ambulance to the department. Posted in April. East Bridgewater, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $43,785.71 for vehicle extrication equipment. Posted in August. Eastham, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $47,714.29 for an air compressor – air refill system. Easthampton, Mass Fire Department- swears in four new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Easthampton, Mass Fire Department- Northampton Deputy Chief Christopher W. Norris has been selected to be the new fire chief of Easthampton. Posted in July. Easton, Mass Firefighter surprises daughter after returning home from Iraq. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Easton, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Kevin Partridge has announced he will retire after almost 40 years of service. Posted in August. Edgartown, Mass Fire Deprtment- has placed into service a 2012 Ford F-550/E-One 4X4 1250/280/20F as Engine 223. It has previously served in Wilmington, Mass. Posted in August. Fairhaven, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $16,566.29 for confined space EMS/rescue equipment. Posted in August. Fairhaven, MA Fire Chief Timothy Francis will retire on January 8, 2021 after 40 plus years of service. Posted in December. Fall River, Mass Fire Department- new fireboat a welcome addition. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- officials state that there are no plans to close the West Falmouth Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. And, overtime approved to staff the station: CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- override sought to hire more firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- voters approved an override that will allow the hiring of 8 firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Michael Small will retire in July after more than 30 years of service. Posted in June. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- funding authorized for additional firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Falmouth, Mass Fire Deprtment- hires additional firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- West Falmouth Village Association asks for staffing at fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $194,181.82 for 2 – power stretchers, 2 – ambulance power load systems, and an air compressor system. Falmouth, Mass Fire Department- Acting Fire Chief Timothy R. Smith has been appointed as the permanent Fire Chief. Posted in December. Fitchburg, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $387,709.09 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Fitchburg, Mass Fire Department- has placed into service a 2020 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 for the shift Deputy Chief. Fitchburg, Mass Fire Department- Deputy Fire Chief Thomas Dateo Jr. has been selected to be the new Fire Chief. Posted in June. Fitchburg, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Kevin D. Roy retires after 45 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Fitchburg, Mass Fire Department- retired Fire Chief Roy's name inscribed on rehab unit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Fitchburg, Mass Fire Department- firefighters to be honored for heroism. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Foxborough, Mass- new regional dispatch center opens. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Foxborough, Mass Fire Department- vintage fire engine makes its way home. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Foxborough, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief named interim health director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Foxborough, Mass Fire Department- to open fire department apparatus repair business for neighboring departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Framingham, Mass Fire Department- four firefighters retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Framingham, Mass Fire Department- fund set up for Deputy Chief diagnosed with cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Framingham, Mass Fire Department- has named Interim Fire Chief Michael Dutcher as the new permanent Fire Chief. Posted in April. Franklin, Mass Fire Department- has established the rank of Battalion Chief and created 4 more positions within the department. Total staffing now consists of 52 full-time members. The breakdown by rank is: Chief of Department, 2 Deputy Chiefs (1 admin/1 operations) and 1 EMS Captain for administrative. On the suppressions side, the breakdown is: 4 Battalion Chiefs, 4 Captains, 4 Lieutenants, and 36 Firefighters working in 4 groups. Posted in July. Freetown, Mass- East Freetown's first fire station catches fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Gardner, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Richard Ares has retired after 47 years of service. Posted in October. Gardner, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $248,181.82 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Gill, Mass Fire Department- is applying for a Federal grant hoping to purchase a new pumper. If awarded, they are looking to replace a 1987 KME 1500/1000 pumper. Posted in March. Gill, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a Tanker 1 - 2010 Freightliner/Rosenbauer 750/2000/30A. Posted in May. Gloucester, Mass Fire Department- upgrades radios to better connect firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Gloucester, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $490,670.91 for firefighter training. Posted in August. Gloucester, Mass Fire Department- Assistant Fire Chief Joseph Aiello will retired on December 22nd after 30 years of service. Posted in December. Gloucester, Mass Fire Department- Lieutenant Robert Rivas has been promoted to assistant fire chief and emergency management director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Grafton, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief announces retirement as town reorganizes department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Grafton, Mass Fire Department- Deputy Fire Chief Michael Mills will retire on September 9th after 47 years of service. Posted in September. Grafton, Mass Fire Department- select board adopts strong chief statute. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Greenfield, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $630,000.00 for a regional award; firefighter breathing apparatus - Additional regional departments are: Deerfield Fire District, Town of Erving, South Deerfield Fire District, and the Turners Falls Fire District. Posted in August. Greenfield, Mass Fire Department- an additional $6 Million has been approved for the new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Hampden, Mass Fire Department- Interim Fire Chief Ed Poulin has been appointed as the permanent Fire Chief. Posted in July. Hampden, Mass Fire Department- has aquired a 1996 Ford E-350/Road Rescue ambulance from Westhampton. It has served in Easthampton prior to Westhampton. Posted in September. Hancock, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 2009 Chevy C5500/Plastisol rescue as Rescue 3. It previously served in Hartford, NY. Posted in July. Hanover, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $106,985.95 for power stretchers and ambulance power load systems. Hanson, Mass Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Harwich, Mass Fire Department- new East Harwich Fire Station now open. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Hatfield, Mass Fire Department- has appointed Deputy Chief Robert J. Flaherty Jr., as the new Fire Chief. Posted in February. Haverhill, Mass Fire Department- Mayor says he will buy 2 new fire trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Hawley, Mass Fire Department- has purchased a 1996 E-One pumper that previously served in Platsburgh, NY. Posted in May. Holbrook, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $123,200.99 for vehicle extrication equipment & training. Posted in August. Holyoke, Mass Fire Department- 29 year veteran Deputy Fire Chief Jeffrey J. Przekopowski has been appointed as the department's new Fire Chief. He replaces Fire Chief John Pond, who retired on February 11th. Posted in February. Holyoke, Mass Fire Department- has promoted Captain Kirk Krause to Deputy Fire Chief. Posted in March. Hopkinton with Ashland, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $350,000.00 for portable radios. Hyannis, Mass Fire Department- has acquired Newburyport's former 41' fireboat. Posted in August. Hyannis, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $63,504.76 for vehicle extrication equipment and vehicle extrication training. Ipswich, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $44,761,90 for an air compressor – breathing apparatus refill system. Kingston, Mass Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $18,491.43 for hazardous materials metering equipment. Lakeville, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $14,161.90 for firefighting hose and nozzles. Lanesborough, Mass Fire Department- honors long-time firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Lanesboro, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $27,942.86 for vehicle extrication equipment. Lawrence, Mass Fire Department- Engine Company 5 has been deactivated and Engine 8 reactivated. The 2015 KME Severe Service 1500/750/30F assigned to Engine 5 has been reassigned as Engine 8 and the crew has moved to the station located at 311 Ames Street, which is now open. Posted in April. Lawrence, Mass Fire Department- Lieutenant Jimmy Flynn has retired after 35 years of service. Posted in June. Lawrence, Mass Fire Department- receives award named for victim of Merrimack Valley gas explosions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Leicester, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $280,000 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Leominster, Mass Fire Department- fire station renovations nearing completion. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Leyden, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 1994 KME pumper. No further info on this engine. Posted in January. Lowell, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Jeffrey Winward has announced that he will retire on April 11th, after 26 years with the Lowell Fire Department. Posted in February. Lowell, Mass Fire Department- has named Deputy Chief Phil Charron as the new Fire Chief. Posted in September. Lynn, Mass Fire Department- ceremony honors firefighters killed in 1895 fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Lynn, Mass Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $101,818.18 for 7 - cardiac compression devices. Lynn, Mass Fire Department- fire chief appointed to selective state board. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Malden, Mass Fire Department- has appointed Assistant Chief Bill Sullivan as the new Fire Chief. Posted in March. Malden, Mass Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $208,409.09 for portable radios. Malden, Mass Fire Department- 6 firefighters honored for actions taken at a fire in Revere. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Mansfield, Mass Fire Department- has appointed Lieutenant Justin Desrosiers as the new Fire Chief. He replaces Fire Chief Neal Boldrighini, who retired after 30 years of service. Posted in January. Mansfield, Mass Fire Department- Deputy Chief Jim Puleo has retired after 35+ years of service. Posted in July. Marion, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $48,512.38 for power lift cot & ambulance power lift system. Posted in August. Marlborough, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 2020 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 for the shift commander (Car 5). Posted in June. Marlborough, Mass Fire Department- hires 6 new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Marshfield, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $38,669.09 for automatic chest compression devices. Posted in August. Marshfield, Mass Fire Department- has placed into service a 2000 E-One Cyclone 1250/750 as reserve Engine 4. It has previously served in Norwood. Posted in October. Mashpee, Mass Fire Department- new tanker entering service replaces 40 year old truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Massachusetts Firefighting Academy- 31 graduate from Springfield Campus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Massachusetts Firefighting Academy- Bridgewater training facility puts full services within reach. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Massachusetts Firefighting Academy- first recruit class at Bridgewater campus graduates. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Mass Fire Academy- Class 282 graduates. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Massachusetts Fire Academy- 15th class at Western Mass campus graduates. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Massachusetts Firefighting Academy- graduates 42 on 9/11 and remembers sacrifices of those killed on 9/11/01. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Massachusetts Firefighting Academy- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $400,000.00 for a mobile protective gear washing unit. Mattapoisett, Mass Fire Department- ground broken on new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Medfield, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $211,428.57 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Melrose, Mass Fire Department- Lieutenant Matthew Brammer was promoted to the rank of Captain. Posted in August. Merrimac, Mass Fire Department- receives grant to help improve firefighter safety. . Posted in March. Methuen, Mass Fire Department- Firefighter Ed Doerr has retired after 32 years of service. Posted in January. Middleborough, Mass- has negotiated a three year no cost agreement with Brewster Ambulance that will add an additional Advanced Life Support ambulance to the town's service. Effective July 1st, Brewster Ambulance will have two ALS ambulances and one BLS ambulance serving the Town. Posted in April. Millbury, Mass Fire Department- Deputy Chief David Rudge has retired after nearly 50 years of service. Posted in July. Millbury, Mass Fire Department- Firefighters Ray Peare and Nate Pratt have been promoted to the rank of lieutenant. Posted in September. Milton, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Jack Grant has announced he will retire on July 1st, after 33 years of service. Nahant, Mass Fire Department- has appointed Acting Fire Chief Dean Palombo as permanent Fire Chief. Posted in November. Nantucket, Mass Fire Department- has occupied their new fire headquarters at 4 Fairgrounds Road. Posted in May. Needham, Mass Fire Department- Station 2 closed on January 16th and moved to a temporary station at 28 Glen Gary Road off West Street. Station 2 (built 1949) will be demolished to make way for a new 3 bay fire station located at the same site (707 Highland Ave). Posted in January. Needham, Mass Fire Department- moves into new state of the art headquarters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. New Bedford, Mass Fire Department- has acquired Walpole ex Engine 4's 1998 E-One Cyclone II 1500/750 for use as a reserve engine. Posted in January. New Bedford, Mass Fire Department- ends rolling blackout policy, but will decommission Engine 11. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. New Bedford, Mass- follow-up, dozens of residents protest fire station closure. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. New Bedford, Mass Fire Department- city council receives petition with over 1,000 signatures to keep Engine 11 open. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. New Bedford, Mass Fire Department- Engine 11 is now permanently closed despite petitions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. New Bedford, Mass Fire Department- After deactivating Engine 11, the city now has plans to deactivate Engine 8 and change Ladder 4's designation to Quint 4 and run it as a 6 firefighter company. As of this writing, there is no word on when the city plans to implement this deactivation. Posted in July. New Bedford, Mass Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $724,130.00 for portable radios, mobile radios and mobile repeaters. Newburyport, Mass Fire Department- replacing west end station is a top priority. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Newburyport, Mass Fire Department- has placed into service a 2007 Metalcraft Firestorm 30' fireboat w/ 2400 GPM pump as Marine 1. It had previously served in Portsmouth and New Castle, NH. Posted in August. Newton, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $164,863.64 for firefighter training. North Adams, Mass Fire Department- gets new AEDs with Federal grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. North Adams, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $11,114.29 for a brush fire skid unit for their ATV. Posted in August. •North Attleborough, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $49,091.91 for thermal imaging cameras. Northampton, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Duane Nichols will retire on March 14 after 32 years of service. Posted in February. Northampton, Mass Fire Department- has named Jon Davine as the new Fire Chief and Andrew Pelis as Assistant Fire Chief. Posted in March. Northbridge, Mass Fire Department- proposed fire station would cost $19 Million. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Northfield, Mass Fire Department- auxiliary officer position created to keep retired firefighters involved. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Oak Bluffs, Mass Fire Department- has named retired Bourne Fire Chief Martin Greene as Interim Fire Chief. Posted in March. Oak Bluffs, Mass Fire Department- has named Assistant Fire Chief Manuel "Manny" Rose as the permanent Fire Chief. Posted in May. Oakham, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $61,904.76 for an air compressor / breathing apparatus refill system. Oakham, Mass Fire Department- has converted former Ambulance 2's 1997 Ford F-350/E-One into a special operations unit, designated Squad 1. Posted in November. Onset, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $69,856.19 for an air compressor-air refill system. Onset, Mass Fire Department- groundbreaking ceremony held at site of new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Orleans, Mass Fire Department- report sounds the alarm about station conditions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Orleans, Mass Fire Department- Geof Deering has been named as the new Fire Chief. He takes over for Chief Tony Pike, who retired on February 22nd. Posted in February. Orleans, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $ 25,714.29 for vehicle extrication equipment Oxford, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $200,000.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Peabody, Mass Fire Department- funds have been approved to purchase new turnout gear for the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Peru, Mass Fire Department- has purchased a 2002 American LaFrance Eagle pumper that previously served Riverhead, NY Ever Ready Engine Company 3. Posted in July. Pittsfield, Mass Fire Department- solicists interest in long vacant fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Plainville, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $76,190.48 for a mobile air compressor – breathing apparatus refill system. Posted in August. Plymouth, Mass- dozens of firefighters repair vadalized 9-11 memorial. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Plymouth, Mass Fire Department- has officially opened and occupied their new fire station at 15 Hedge Road. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Plymouth, Mass Fire Department- helps escort "Mayflower II" into harbor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Quincy, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief John Cadegan has retired after 35 years of service. Posted in February. Quincy, Mass Fire Department- has purchased former Cambridge Engine 1's 2007 Pierce Saber 1250/500 and placed it into service as Engine 8. Posted in April. Quincy, Mass Fire Department- 35 new firefighters graduate academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Quincy, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 2020 Chevy Silverado 4X4 as Car 2 (shift deputy). Posted in June. Quincy, Mass Fire Department- Deputy Chief Joe Jackson Jr has been sworn in as the new fire chief. Posted in August. Quincy, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $104,481.82 for firefighter personal escape systems and firefighter training. Reading, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $88,555.45 for power stretchers and ambulance power load systems. Richmond and West Stockbridge, Mass Fire Departments- to share fire chief for 1 year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Rockland, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $ 67,120.00 for Active Shooter – Mass Casualty training. Rowe, Mass Fire Department- voters approved extra shift. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Rowley, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $713,291.43 for portable radios. Regional grant with Hamilton and Boxford. Salisbury, Mass Fire Department- fire chief wants to scrap old fire alarm system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Scituate, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $60,000.00 for 7 – Thermal Imaging cameras. Seekonk, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $42,857.14 for 5 – Thermal Imaging Cameras. Sharon, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $168,800.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Shelburne Falls, Mass Fire Department- recently placed into service a 1989 Pierce Arrow 1250/300 75’ RMA ladder truck that had previously served in Southwick. Posted in May. Sherborn, Mass Fire Department- Zack Ward has been named Interim Fire Chief. Posted in January. Sherborn, Mass Fire Department- has appointed Interim Fire Chief Zack Ward as the permanent Fire Chief. Posted in May. Sherborn, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $140,000.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Somerset, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $45,820.95 for firefighting hose. Somerset, Mass Fire Department- has appointed Deputy Fire Chief Jamison Barros as Acting Fire Chief. Posted in January. Somerville, Mass Fire Department- has placed into service 2020 Ford Expeditions for the shift Deputy Chief (C2) and Shift District Chief (C3). Posted in April. Somerville, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $ 254,840.00 for Hazardous Materials training. Springfield, Mass Fire Department- announces new promotions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Springfield, Mass Fire Department- swears in five new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Springfield, Mass Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $330,470.09 for fire officer training. Springfield, Mass Fire Department- swears in eight new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Stoneham, Mass Fire Department- swore in three new firefighters: Andy Chabak, Stephanie Dilendick and Arthur Yeomelakis. Posted in January. Stoneham, Mass Fire Department- has sworn in Dominic DeSimone as the newest firefighter. Posted in November. Sturbridge, Mass Fire Department- Firefighter MaryLou Volpe, the department's first female firefighter, has retired. Posted in August. Sutton, Mass Fire Department- receives donation for thermal imager. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Sutton, Mass Fire Department- retiring Lieutenant Jeff Wilson named Fire Chief Emeritus. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Sutton, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Matthew Belsito rescues father and son while on vacation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Swampscott, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $37,619.05 for a protective gear washer and dryer. Tewksbury, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $43,551.82 for Fire Instructor training. Tewksbury, Mass Fire Department- planning board approves center fire station permits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Tisbury, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief John Schilling has announced he will retire this June. Posted in January. Tisbury, Mass Fire Department- has promoted Assistant Fire Chief Gregory Leland to Fire Chief. Posted in May. Topsfield, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $11,333.33 for 7 – automatic cardiac defibrillators. Truro, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $134,268.57 for 2 – power stretchers and 2 – ambulance power load systems. Tyngsborough, Mass Fire Department- has acquired a 1989 AM General Humvee 100/225 for use as a brush/forestry unit. It is military surplus and has been designated Forestry 1. Posted in October. UMASS Worcester Life Flight- has taken delivery of a new 2020 Airbus Eurocopter EC 145 helicopter. It carries the tail number N982LF. Posted in August. UMASS LifeFlight- new helicopter set to begin tour of duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Wakefield, Mass Fire Department- has made the following promotions: Thomas Purcell III promoted to the rank of Deputy Chief, David Shinney promoted to the rank of Captain, and Gary Hill promoted to the rank of Lieutenant. Posted in July. Waltham, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $328,587.27 for fire officer training. Warwick, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $ 80,000.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. < p>Watertown, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $181,818.18 for portable radios.Webster, Mass Fire Department- effective November 1st, Webster Fire will have the station staffed 24/7 for the first time ever. 7 new positions were created through a Federal grant and will bring the career staffing up to 10. Posted in October. Webster, Mass EMS- Paramedic 2's 2016 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance was totalled after being involved in an MVA. A new 2019 Ford F-550/Gen-T GT-171 4x4 is being delivered this week. Posted in June. Wellesley, Mass Fire Department- firefighter back on the job after beating cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. West Barnstable (Barnstable, MA) Fire District- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $3,757 for personal protective equipment (PPE). Posted in July. West Brookfield, MA Ambulance- has placed into service a 2016 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance as Ambulance 3. Posted in October. West Springfield, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $ 40,909.09 for 5 – Thermal Imaging Cameras West Stockbridge, Mass Fire Department- firefighter taken to hospital with smoke inhalation from 4-Alarm fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February Westborough, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $260,000.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus. Posted in August. Westfield, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $30,445.45 for 4 - protective gear dryers. Westwood, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $56,190.48 for a firefighter wellness & fitness program. Whitman, Mass Fire Department- Lieutenant Bob Hover has retired after 34 years of service and Firefighter Thomas Ford has been promoted to the rank of lieutneant. Posted in August. Wilbraham, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $128,571.43 for 3 – power stretchers and stretcher – ambulance load systems Winchendon, Mass- firefighter stricken at ice rescue training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Woburn, Mass Fire Department- city council begins talks on new Fire Headquarters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Woburn, Mass Fire Department- state approves land swap for new department headquarters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Woburn, Mass Fire Department- Fire Chief Steve Adgate has announced he will retire in November. Posted in June. Woburn, Mass Fire Department- work begin on new fire headquarters station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- fallen Lieutenant Jason Menard to posthumously receive Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- councilors back 1.5 million dollars for new south division fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- has completed a switch over to all new air packs and breathing equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- has made the following promotions: Worcester, Mass Fire Department- has acquired a 2008 Ford E-450/Life Line for the dive team. It previously served with the Paxton Fire Department. Posted in September. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $332,282.73 for firefighter training. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- Firefighter Robert O'Connor has retired after 40 years of service. Posted in October. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- firefighters honor Lt Jason Menard on 1 year anniversary of death. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Worcester, Mass EMS- has promoted Norm Soucie to Chief of Department. Posted in August. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- honors Firefighter Christopher Roy, LODD in 2018. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Worcester, Mass Fire Department- remebers six fallen firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Wrentham, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $91,428.57 for a fire sprinkler system for their headquarters station. Yarmouth, Mass Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $112,727.27 for vehicle extrication equipment. |