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2022 MASSACHUSETTS APPARATUS ORDERS AND FUNDING

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2022 MASSACHUSETTS APPARATUS DELIVERIES (New and Used)

Abington Fire has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Firematic BRAT 4x4 250/300/10F for Forest Fire 1. Posted in May.

Acton Fire Department recently place into service a 2021 International/Excellance ambulance as Rescue 35. Posted in June.

Adams Ambulance recently placed into service two (2) 2021 Ford E-450/Frontline ambulances as Unit 1 and Unit 3. Posted in June.

Agawam Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in June.

Ashburnham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Rosenbauer Commander Viper 1500/500/20A 78’ RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in September.

Athol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Spartan Metro Star/Toyne Stainless Steel Rescue-Pumper for Engine 1. It features a 1500 GPM pumper, 1000 gallon water tank and 25 gallon Class A foam tank. Posted in January.

Auburn Fire recently placed into service a 2021 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 4. This is an add on to the fleet and nothing was replaced. Posted in April.

Avon Fire Department has taken delivery of a stock 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 pumper for Engine 3. Posted in October.

Barnstable Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 204. Car 212, the shift commander's vehicle, also recently received a 2021 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4. Posted in February.

Barnstable Fire has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 2000/500 107' RMA for Ladder 206. The 1992 Pierce it replaces will be disposed of. Posted in April.

Barnstable Airport Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Ford F-550/Rosenbauer Airwolf Class 2 4x4 500/300/40A/500lbs. PKP as Engine 816. Posted in February.

Bedford Fire Department has taken delivery of an 2020 Ford F-550 4X4/2021 HME Ahrens-Fox Mini EVO AF 622. It features a 1500 GPM pump, 400 gallons of water, 15A/25B Foam and is designated Squad 1. Posted in February.

Bellingham has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350/2011 Fire-1 4x4 125/250 as Brush 1. Posted in December.

Boston Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2021 E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA ladder trucks. They will be assigned to Ladder 16 and Ladder 18. Posted in February.

Boston Fire Department has received a new 2022 Chevy Suburban for the District 10 chief. Posted in February.

Boston Fire Department has taken delivery of two additional 2021 E-One Typhoon-Metro 100' RMA ladder trucks for Ladder 17 and Ladder 26. Posted in February.

Boston Fire Department has taken delivery of three (3) 2022 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30F pumpers. They will be assigned to Engine 21, Engine 51 and Engine 52. Posted in September.

Boston Fire has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 E-One Cyclone-Metro 100' RMA ladder trucks for Ladder 1 and Ladder 29. Posted in December.

Boston EMS is taking delivery of 7 (seven) 2022 Ford F-550/Braun Liberty ambulances. Unsure of assignments at this time. Posted in November.

Boston MedFlight has taken delivery of a 2021 Freightliner/Life Line critical care ambulance for MedFlight 7. Posted in January.

Boston MedFlight has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Life Line ambulance for MedFlight 9. Posted in October.

Boston Sparks Assoc have aquired a 2010 Ford E-450/2004 PL Custom ex ambulance for use as an incident support unit. Designated SA-10, it had previously served as an ambulance with the Kingston, Mass Fire Department. Posted in March.

Bourne Fire Department recently placed into service a 1993 AM General Humvee/Fire-1 4x4 75/200 as Forestry 127. Posted in July.

Boxford Fire Department has placed into service a 2015 Ford Explorer as Squad 1. The former police cruiser will be utilized as the duty OIC/EMT's vehicle for direct response on overnights. Posted in September.

Braintree Fire's new 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/50F has been completed at the factory. Delivery to the department will take place shortly. Posted in October.

Brewster Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 243. It replaces a 2016 Ford/Life Line. Posted in April.

Brimfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan MetroStar/Toyne pumper for Engine 2. It features a 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Posted in June.

Brockton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/EVI heavy rescue. Designated Rescue 1, the unit will replace both the Tactical Support Unit (1998 Freightliner/Central States) and Special Operations Unit (1981 Mack CF). Posted in March.

Brockton Fire Department has purchased former Scarborough, ME's 1996 E-One 100' RMA for Ladder 2. The current Ladder 2, a 2006 HME, has been removed from service permanently due to frame problems. The 1996 E-One will run as Ladder 2 until a new Pierce ladder that is on order is delivered. Posted in July.

Brookfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 for Engine 1. Posted in November.

Carver Fire Department has taken delivery of a new brush truck for Forestry 25. The new Firematic B.R.A.T. is built on a 2021 Ford F-550 4X4 chassis and features a Waterous E511 pump package with Kubota 24 hp diesel engine with enclosed pump panel, 400 gallon water tank, 10 gallon foam tank and HD Aluminum Fabricated Flatbed with FEA Tested Roll Bar, Cab and body Protection Cage. Posted in January.

Charlton Fire had taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in May.

Chatham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 183. Posted in September.

Cheshire Fire Department recently placed into service a 2014 Dodge Ram 4500 4x4 250/400 as Brush 6. Posted in June.

Cohassett Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Osage 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. It replaces a 2009 Ford/Osage. Posted in March.

Dedham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon Emax Stainless Pumper for Engine 3. It features a Cummins L9 450hp engine, Allison EVS 300 transmission, 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallons of water and 30 gallons of foam for the Hypro/Foam Pro 2002 system.

Dudley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Paramedic 1. Posted in May.

Duxbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in June.

Duxbury Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350 Utility 4x4 for Squad 1. Posted in July.

East Bridgewater Fire has taken delivery of a 2021 Rosenbauer Commander Cobra 100' MMA tower for Tower 1. It is also equipped with a 2000 GPM pump and 300 gallon water tank. Posted in January.

East Bridgewater Fire has taken delivery of a 2021 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in April.

Eastham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 164. A 2nd identical unit is also in the process of being delivered for Ambulance 163. Posted December.

Edgartown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Echo 91. Posted in November.

Everett Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2022 Ford F-350/Crestline ambulance. Designated Ambulance 1, it will run in congunction with Cataldo Ambulance Service. It has not been released as to when the ambulance might go into service. Posted in June.

Everett Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Arrow XT 100' RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in September.

Fall River Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550 4X4/Horton ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in April.

Fall River Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3. The current Rescue 3 will be reassigned to Rescue 5. Posted in September.

Foxborough Fire had taken delivery of Squad 21's new forestry unit. Fire 1 refurbished the 2009 body and re-mounted it to a new 2020 Ford F-550 4X4 chassis. Posted in March.

Foxborough Fire recently placed into service a 2020 Ford E-350/Braun Northwest/ASV Remount ambulance as Rescue 26. Posted in March.

Foxborough Fire Department has taken delivery of Squad 22's 2020 Ford F-550/2009 Fire-1 200/300/15A. The unit was remounted to a 2020 chassis and refurbished. Posted in September.

Franklin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in September.

Gloucester Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Chevy Silverado 3500 4X4 as Forestry 3 and a 2022 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 3 (shift commander's vehicle). Posted in October.

Greenfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in November.

Groveland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ferrara Cinder 1500/1000/20A for Engine 3. Posted in April.

Hadley Fire recently placed into service a 2005 Ford F-550 4x4 125/300 as Squad 1. It has previously served in Concord, Mass. Posted in November.

Hampden Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-250 4X4 utility as Rescue 1. Posted in June.

Harwich Fire Department is taking delivery of a 2022 Sutphen 100' Mid-Mount aerial ladder truck for Ladder 66. Additional features include: Cummins X 12 455HP motor, Allison Gen 5, EVS4000 transmission, QMAX 2000 GPM pump and 450 gallon water tank. Posted in September.

Hingham Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Medic 3. Posted in May.

Hopkinton Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in December.

Hyannis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in September.

Joint Base Cape Cod Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2021 Freightliner M2/Pierce BX 4x4 110/800/20F Type 4 brush unit for Forestry 423. Posted in February.

Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 100' midmount quint. It is equipped with a Cummins X12 650 motor, Allison 4000evpr transmission, Waterous 2000 GPM pump, 300 gallon water tank & Harrison MCR 10 kw hydraulic generator. Posted in May.

Kingston Fire Department has acquired a 1996 E-One Sentry 1250/500/50F for use as a reserve engine. It previously served in Yarmouth, Mass as Engine 42 and Engine 48.

Lakeville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in June.

Lanesborough Fire's new ATV Paid for With Donated Cans. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Lanesborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Toyne light rescue for Rescue 6. Posted in October.

Leicester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2020 Ferrara Cinder 2000/1000/20F. The former demonstrator has been assigned to Engine 4. Posted in May.

Leicester Fire Department has placed into service a 2008 Pierce Velocity 1500/1000/20F as Engine 1. It previously served as Goshen, NY Engine 932. Posted in April.

Lenox Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-350 4X4 brush/utility truck for Truck 7. Posted in May.

Lenox Fire Department has placed into service a 2021 Ford PIU/AWD as Car 12 which will be utilized as an EMS fly car and other support fuctions. Posted in November.

Leominster Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in August.

Leominster Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 International/Pierce BX Wildland 6x6 1000/500 for Engine 6. Posted in November.

Littleton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 for Medical 2. Posted in April.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer pumper with 1250 GPM Waterous pump, 750 water tank, Cummins L9 450 HP motor and a Husky Foam system. Posted in December.

Lowell Fire Department has placed into service two (2) 2023 Ford Expedition SUVs for Car 2 and Car 3, the division chiefs. Posted December.

Lynn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon-Metro 100' RMA for Ladder 1. The current 2001 E-One will be reassigned to spare Ladder 3, with the current spare ladder being disposed of. Posted in February.

Lynn Fire Department has acquired a 1996 KME 1250/750 for use as a spare engine. Designated Engine 2, it had previously served in Halifax, Mass. Posted in March.

Lynn Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-250 4X4 for M-1. Posted in June.

Lynn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Medic 3. Posted in September.

Lynnfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in January.

Mansfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 35.

Marblehead Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500/25F pumper for Engine 1. Posted in November.

Marlborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Vengeant Nor’Easter 250/250 for Squad 1. Posted in October.

Marshfield Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Chevrolet 2500HD Utility 4x4 as Service 4. Posted in September.

The Mass Fire Academy has taken delivery of a 2022 International/Ferrara 1250/750 pumper for Engine 9. Posted in March.

Massachusetts Firefighting Academy has taken delivery of a 2022 International/Ferrara 1250/530 pumper for Engine 10. Posted in September.

Medfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550 4x4/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in February.

Medfield Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350/Wildland Warehouse 245/250/10F as Brush 1. Posted in July.

Medford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Seagrave Marauder 100' Tractor-Drawn Aerial for Ladder 1 and a 2021 Seagrave Marauder 100' RMA for Ladder 2. Posted in January.

Melrose Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Seagrave Maruader 100' tractor drawn ladder truck for Ladder 1. Posted in May.

Methuen Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/20F as Engine 1. The 2016 KME that was previously assigned to Engine 1 has been reassigned to Engine 6. Posted in April.

Methuen Fire has purchased a 2002 E-One 1250/750 that previously served in Lawrence as Engine 8 and Engine 7. It was purchased as a result of Engine 6's 2003 E-One being permanently removed from service. Posted in January.

Middelborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ferrara Cinder 2000/1000/30F for Engine 3. Posted in March.

Millis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in July.

Monson Fire Department recently placed into service a 1987 AM General Humvee 4x4 125/125 as Forestry 3. Posted in July.

Nantucket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Freightliner 108SD/Rosenbauer 4x4 1250/1500 for Engine 7. Posted in May.

Nantucket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2020 Rosenbauer Commander 2000/1000/30A for Engine 4. It is a former demo unit. Posted in August.

Natick Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ford Expedition 4X4 as Car 2, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in November.

New Ashford Fire Department has placed into service a 2021 Freighliner/Toyne 400/2300 as Tanker 1. Posted in June.

New Bedford EMS recently took delivery of a 2020 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1 and a 2021 Ford F-550/Braun 4x4 ambulance for Medic 2. Posted in March.

New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 Ford F-550/Medix 4x4 ambulances for Medic 3 and Medic 4. Posted in November.

Needham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in May.

Needham Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 for the shift commander, Car 2. Posted in March.

North Adams Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Ford F-550 4X4/Kimtek/MHQ 380/200/5F brush truck as Truck 6. Posted in June.

North Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750/20F for Engine 2. Posted in August.

North Attleboro Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/530 for Engine 5. Posted in July.

North Attleborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/500 100’ RMA for Ladder 1. Posted in November.

North Brookfield EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted December.

Northampton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 International MV607/PL Custom Titan Type 1 ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in July.

Northbridge Fire has taken delivery of their new 2021 Ford E-450/2016 Osage Remount ambulance for Rescue 2. Posted in March.

Northampton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer pumper for Engine 2. Features include: Cummins L9 motor, Hale 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallon water tank and Husky Foam system. Posted in March.

Oakham Fire Department recently placed into service a 2003 Freightliner/Rescue One rescue truck as Rescue 1. It previously served in Leicester, Mass. Posted in June.

Orleans Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer for Engine 175. It features a Cummins L9 450hp motor, TAK-4 suspension, 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. Posted in April.

Oxford Fire Department has placed into service a 2021 Chevrolet 3500HD Utility 4x4 200/200/5F light rescue as Rescue 1. It replaces a 2003 American LaFrance heavy rescue. Posted in June.

Pembroke Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in July.

Pittsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a stock Pierce Saber pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank for Engine 1. Posted in February.

Plainville Fire Department has placed into service a 2021 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 as Ambulance 3. It replaces a 2004 International/Road Rescue. Posted in February.

Plympton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Firematic B.R.A.T. 500/400 for Forestry 183. Posted in March.

Princeton Fire Department has placed into service a 2010 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 as Engine 5. It had previously served with the JH Ketcham Hose Company in Dover Plains, NY as Engine 36-12. Posted in November.

Provincetown Fire has taken delivery of Rescue 595's new ambulance. Osage refurbished and remounted the 2016 ambulance body to a new 2021 Ford E-450 chassis. Posted in March.

Quincy Fire recently purchased a 1992 Pierce Lance 1250/0/105’ RMA ladder truck for use as a reserve ladder. It is designated Ladder 8 and has previously served in Two Rivers, WI. Posted in November.

Raynham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/BME tanker. No pump/tank specs at this time. Posted in September.

Rehoboth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Saber 1500/1000/30F for Engine 1. Posted in August.

Revere Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2022 E-One Typhoon 1250/560/30A pumpers for Engine 3 and Engine 5. Posted in December.

Rockport Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Horton ambulance. Posted in September.

Rockport Forest Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-350/Kimtek 4x4 200/200/5F as Forest Fire 4. Posted in October.

Rockland Fire had taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Firematic BRAT 4x4 240/300/10F for Forest Fire 1. Posted in November.

Rowe Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Marco mini-pumper. Posted in February.

Rowley Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 3500HD 4x4 as Squad 1. Posted in October.

Sandisfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25A for Engine 1. Posted in August.

Savoy Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-250 4X4 utility for Truck 5. Posted in June.

Scituate Fire Department has placed into service a 2020 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 1500/285/15F as Car 3-7. It was a former demo unit. Posted in June.

Sheffield Fire has placed into service a 2022 Chevrolet Tahoe 4x4 for Car 31, which is an EMS response unit. Posted in October.

Somerset Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1. Posted in November.

Southern Berkshire Ambulance recently acquired a 2013 Mercedes/Medix ambulance for Unit 2. Posted in October.

Southwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in September.

Spencer Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer PUC with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. It has been assigned to Engine 3, replacing a 1987 Maxim-Duplex. Posted in January.

Spencer Fire Department recently purchased former Southwick Engine 2's 1994 Pierce Dash 1500/1000/40F. It has been assiged as Engine 1 at St. Joseph's Abbey. Posted in January.

Spencer Rescue has placed into service a 2009 Chevrolet G4500/AEV ambulance as Ambulance 1. It previously served in Gorham, NH. Posted in August.

Spencer EMS has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in December.

Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750/25F for Engine 8. The current 2016 Pierce will be reassigned to Engine 2. Posted in March.

Springfield Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Arrow XT 100’ RMA for Truck 3. Posted in November.

Stoughton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Greenwood Motors/CET 4x4 300/300/12F brush truck for Brush 1. Posted in September.

Swansea EMS recently took delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Braun 4x4 for Ambulance 2. Posted in November.

Taunton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Spartan/E-One 1750/1000/30F for Engine 10. The unit will be utilized as a primary reserve engine. Posted in July.

Tisbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 1998 Stewart & Stevenson LMTV/2022 Bulldog 6x6 250/500 for Forestry 632. The unit will also be used for any high water rescue operations. Posted in April.

Toland Fire recently placed into service a 2018 Ford F-250 4x4 as Rescue 1. Posted in October.

Truro Fire Departmenat has taken delivery of a 2021 Dodge Ram 5500/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 486. It replaces a 2003 Ford/Braun. Posted in February.

Turners Falls Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in June.

UMass-Worcester EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2021 Ford F-450/Horton 4X4 ambulances. They have been assigned to Unit 26611 and Unit 26615. Posted in January.

Upton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Osage 4x4 ambulance for Med 1. Posted in September.

Uxbridge Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Rosenbauer Avenger 1500/820/20A/20B for Engine 5. Posted in September.

Warren Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance.

Watertown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Cyclone 100' RMA for Ladder 2. Posted in November.

Wayland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer pumper for Engine 2. Features include a Cummins L9 450 hp motor, TAK-4 suspension, Waterous 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallon water tank and Husky Foam System.

West Boylston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/CET forestry truck with 300 gallon water tank and 10 gallons of Class A foam. Posted in September.

West Brookfield Fire Department aquired Brimfield's former 1996 Freightliner FL80/E-One 1250/1000 and designated it Engine 3. Posted in October.

West Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner M2/PL Custom ambulance for Medic 1. It is powered by a Cummins 6.7L motor and Allison transmission and is equipped with a Stryker Power Load stretcher holddown. Posted in August.

Westford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4X4 ambulance for Medic 1. Posted in September.

Westford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1000/30A for Engine 3. Posted in September.

Weston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Chevrolet 5500/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in August.

Weston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon E-Max 1500/750/30B for Engine 3. Posted in August.

Weston Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Chevy Tahoe 4X4 as Car 3, the shift commander's vehicle. Posted in November.

Westover Air Reserve Base has recently took delivery of a 2021 Rosenbauer Panther 1500/3000/430F/500DC ARFF unit for Crash 4. Posted in March.

Westwood Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3. Posted in September.

Wilmington Fire has taken delivery of a 1996 KME Renegade 1500/800/90B for use as a reserve engine. Designated Engine 5, it had previously served in Valley Cottage, NY and was refurbished by Bulldog Fire Apparatus before being delivered to the department. Posted in January.

Winchendon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/1030/30A for Engine 3. It will replace a 1996 E-One pumper.

Woburn Fire Department recently placed into service a 2022 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance as Rescue 2. The former Rescue 2 has been reassigned as Rsv Rescue 3. Posted in June.

Woburn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Pierce heavy rescue for Special Hazards 6. Posted in September.

Worcester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/30B for Engine 4. Posted December.




2022 MASSACHUSETTS DEPARTMENT NEWS

Acton Fire's new Station 4 has been completed. Located at 68 Harris Street, it expected to open later this month. Posted in February.

Acton opens environmentally-friendly fire station of the future. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Acton Fire Captain Anita Arnum to be promoted to Deputy Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Agawam Fire Department receives grant for safety equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Amesbury Begins Search for New Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Amesbury firefighters' union highlights mutual aid usage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Amesbury has selected Deputy Chief James Nolan to be the new Fire Chief. Posted in November.

Amherst firefighters' union calling for action after tires fall off ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Amherst swears in new community responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Amherst salutes two firefighting vets with sendoff. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Andover Firefighter Among Firefighting Academy Grads. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Andover Firefighter Emma Keef Graduates From Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Andover Fire Rescue Gets Nearly $25K State Grant For New Equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December.  

Athol Fire Department back in state Fire District 8. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. 

Attleboro area has two firefighters in Florida with Beverly-based search and rescue team. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Auburn first responders hope to see progress on new public safety complex. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Barnstable has selected Captain Christopher Beal to be the new deputy fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Barnstable fire departments get $12,700 in safety grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Bedford Fire Department Recognizes Firefighters-of-the-Year. CLICK FOR ARTICE. Posted in October.

Blackstone Chief Sweeney retires after 47 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Boston Fire District Chief Paul Carey has retired after 39 years of service. Posted in March.

Boston fire chaplain retires after 60 years, honored by community. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Boston Fire Commissioner announces retirement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Boston Fire Department Getting New Commissioner. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Boston Fire 32-year veteran sworn in as commissioner of Boston Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

The Boston Fire Department has sold former Rescue 1's 2007 Pierce Quantum to the Decatur, IL Fire Department. Posted in February.

Bourne Close To Finalizing OPM Contract For New Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Bourne: Firm to evaluate sites for new Bourne fire station ahead of town decision. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Braintree approves funds to renovate fire headquarters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Braintree Fire Truck Named In Honor Of Late Fire Chief Kenneth McHugh. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Brewster Fire/Rescue receives a $152,000 FEMA (AFG) award for fire instructor and fire officer training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Brockton auctions off used Mack fire truck on Municibid. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Cambridge to spend $72M on fire-station upgrades. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Cambridge Engine 9 has returned to its quarters on Lexington Street as renovations to the firehouse have been completed. Posted in June.

Cambridge Fire Chief Gerry Mahoney has retired after 39+ years of service. Posted in July.

Cambridge Rescue Company No. 1 celebrates 90 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Chatham Fire announces new fire chief.. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Chartley Fire Station in Norton reopens after nearly 10 years with help from grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Chelmsford Fire receives grant for safety gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Chelmsford Firefighter Nominated For Massachusetts Fire and Life Educator Of Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Chicopee gets underwater drone to help with water rescues. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Conway Fire Station tour highlights safety concerns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Dartmouth District 1 Engine 3's 1987 Ford/E-One pumper has been completely refurbished by Greenwood Emergency Vehicles. Posted in January.

Dighton Fire Department Welcomes First Full-Time Female. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Duxbury Fire has appointed Rob Reardon as the new Fire Chief and Brian Monahan as the new Deputy Chief. Posted in July.

Easton firefighter gifts wooden flags to veterans. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Everett Firefighters recognized by mayor for response to Scrap It incident. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.  

Fall River Fire had appointed Roger St. Martin as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Fall River Fire had appointed Roger St. Martin as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Fall River firefighters are being honored for heroism after saving lives in the Flint. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Fall River- the ambulance service has separated from the fire department into a new agency, Fall River EMS. Ambulances will still run out of the fire stations and will be repainted to a new scheme in the near future. Posted in December.

Falmouth residents invited to weigh in on new fire station plans. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Falmouth Fire Chief Honored At Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial In Colorado. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Foxborough Fire Department members recently restored former Engine 1's 1928 Maxim 500/100. It will be utilized as a parade and public relations piece. Posted in September.

Framingham Lieutenant John Degiacomo retires after 28 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Framingham Fire and Police receive $113,574 Grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Framingham Elks Award Citizen of the Year to Framingham Assistant Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

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Franklin Fire earns pinnacle rating, joining just 8 others in Mass. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Franklin firefighter recognized for helping to save man's life during Norton High football game. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Georgetown names Matt McKay as new Deputy Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Gill to discuss EMS regionalization with Northfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Great Barrington's newest firefighter comes from a line of firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Greenfield building committee amends new Greenfield fire station budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Greenfield building committee adds museum to new fire station design. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Greenfield fire station construction timeline on track. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Greenfield fire station plans heading to ZBA. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Greenfield Zoning Board of Appeals approves fire station site plan, special permit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Greenfield: Use of temporary Greenfield fire station may be extended up to six months. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Greenfield firefighters granted new air filling station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Greenfield sets groundbreaking for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Greenfield fire station groundbreaking ceremony held. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Groveland firefighters, police and dispatchers honored at ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Hadley signs 6-month extension for EMS service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Hadley Fire Department emergency response unit receiving help through community effort. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Hanover Firefighter Named Fire & Life Safety Educator of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Harwich Captain Justyne Walorz has retired after 29 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Harwich Fire Department receives $1642.90 grant from Cape Cod Foundation to purchase medical training simulators. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Hatfield Fire Department facing staffing issues. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Haverhill and Area Fire Departments Receive State Grants for Protective Clothing and Gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December.

Hingham ambulance billing service hacked, private patient information potentially at risk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Hingham $46 million police, fire station would tackle 'safety, operational' concerns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September

Holyoke awards ambulance contract to Cataldo Ambulance Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Holyoke Fire working to restore vintage 1930's truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Hopkinton Fire Department has funding to redmodel Station 2 in the Woodville section of town. Posted in May.

Hudson Fire Chief proposes headquarters, fire station repairs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Hyannis Fire joins Fall River and Nantucket in PFAS study. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Ipswich 1934 firetruck to return to department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Kingston Fire seeks additional firefighter/paramedics amid increased call volume. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Lawrence firefighters union objects to new assistant chief position. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Lawrence firefighters lauded at state ceremony for courage, community service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.  

Lenox has settled on a site to build a public safety complex; First it must clear environmental hurdles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Leominster receives donation to purchase debirillators. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Lynn Fire Department promotes six. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Mansfield Fire Department forms emergency bike team. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Mansfield promotes three firefighters as one longtime fire official retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Marion Fire Department gets nod for new EMS program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Marlborough Fire Department promotes two to lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Marlborough Fire Department welcomes two new firefighters as one retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Marlborough Council Aims To Avoid Veto Over West Side Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Marlborough hires 8 new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Mashpee Finance Commitee recommends four new firefighter positions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Mashpee Fire Chief Retiring After 10 Years In Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Mashpee Fire Chief Tom Rullo has retired after almost 40 years of service. Deputy Chief John Phelan was appointed as the new Fire Chief. Posted in April.

Mass Fire Academy to graduate 40 students. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Massachusetts State Fire Marshal Announces New Fire Academy Director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Mattapoisett Fire Department funded for new nozzles, hoses. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Maynard Fire has occupied their new station located at 30 Sudbury Street. Posted in November.

Medford firefighter James Giarrizzo retires after 34 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Middleborough Fire Chief Lance Benjamino has retired after 30+ years of service. Posted in July.

Middleborough has named Owen Thompson of Brookline Fire Department the new chief of the Middleborough Fire Department. Posted in September.

Milton: Community pitches in to break ground at new fire headquarters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Nahant Fire gets $17k grant for turnout gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

New Bedford Fire Department awarded $50,000 state grant for water rescue equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

New Bedford Fire appoints Scott Kruger as chief of the New Bedford Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

New Bedford EMS has a new cardiac tool - here's how it saves lives. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Newburyport fire boat sinks, investigation underway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

North Adams Swears in Four New Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

North Attleboro drops Civil Service for fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

North Attleborough Fire Department holds pinning ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

North Reading firefighter Herbie Batchelder has retired after 38 years of service. Posted in July.

Northern Berkshire EMS Receives $665K In Grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Northfield EMS starting feasibility study for regionalization. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Norton Deputy Fire Chief Announces Retirement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Norwood Fire Department converted former Ambulance 3's 2011 International/Horton into a special operations unit designated the Special Response Squad. Posted in April.

Orleans Fire Chief Says Eight Needed To Shore Up Staffing. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Plainville installs decontamination washer at fire department to reduce cancer risk. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Plymouth Fire Chief Ed Bradley retiring after 47 years, running for Select Board seat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Plymouth firefighter Cory Cunniff graduates from State Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Plymouth rallies to help firefighter battling ALS, benefit event scheduled. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Quincy councilors approve 'high-angle rescue' training for firefighters, ask for project updates. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September.

Quincy: Holiday fair will raise money to renovate kitchen at Quincy Point fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Reading firefigher Stephen Murphy has retired after 28 years of service. Posted in February.

Rochester donates tanker to department in Kentucky. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rochester donated tanker is on its way to Kentucky fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rochester fire chief saved through program he implemented. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Salem Firefighter Patty Marfongelli has retired after 36 years of service. Salem's first female firefighter, Patty comes from a family of firefighters as her father and grandfather both were both Salem firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Saugus Fire promotes Bill Cross to Captain and DJ Blandini to Lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Scituate officials: New Humarock fire station is 'vast improvement'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Scituate Deputy Fire Chief Al Elliott is retiring after 33 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Scituate retiring Deputy Fire Chief Al Elliott looks back on 33 year career. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Seekonk fire captain retires after more than three decades on the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Sherborn Firefighter 'Who Is Not Done With Life' Needs New Kidney. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Sherborn Fire Department has changed the designation of their 2016 Rosenbauer 2000/1500/78' RMA from Quint 1 to Ladder 1.

Shrewsbury Fire Chief Takes Charge Of Statewide Association. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Somerville Fitting Out New Fire Station In Assembly Square..CLICK FOR ARTCLE Posted in September.

Somerville Fire Chief Fire Alarm Operator James Swanton has retired after 50 years of service. Posted in December.

Springfield Fire has reassigned Spare Engine 1, a 1998 Pierce, to Engine 6 after their 1998 Pierce was removed from service due to mechanical problems. Posted in January.

Springfield welcomes new firefighters with pinning ceremony. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Stoneham Fire received grant for Sparky costume. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Swampscott Fire receives around 120 employment applications after leaving Civil Service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Swampscott Fire Department appoints new firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Taunton Engine 1 driver, 15-year vet, becomes first female fire lieutenant in Taunton history. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Tewksbury Fire Department recently occupied their new headquarters fire station at 984 Main Street. The old station will remain in town use with the school department. Posted in April.

Tewksbury Firefighter Among Massachusetts Firefighting Academy Grads. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Tewksbury to honor 2 Firefighters For Their Heroism And Bravery. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Truro firefighter graduates State Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Turners Falls fire chief, captain sworn in. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Wareham Fire District has appointed Assistant Chief John Kelley as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Wareham Fire has 9 firefighters graduate from Mass Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Wareham Fire holds swearing in/badge pinning ceremony for firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Watertown Fire remembers firefighter Joseph Toscano on 5th anniversary of line of duty death. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Watertown Fire Department Honors 5 Fallen Firefighters With Plaques Outside Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Watertown Fire Chief Bob Quinn has retired after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Wayland firefighter and twin sister help save unresponsive woman on flight. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Wellesley Fire Chief DeLorie announces retirement after 30 years as a firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

West Newbury firefighter, a former Red Sox pitcher, graduates from Mass Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

West Newbury Fire Department handtub to be honored. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December.

West Springfield firefighter Jake Thibault promoted to lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

West Springfield Fire Department promotes Brendan Culver to the rank of lieutenant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

West Springfield first responders recognized for life saving efforts at hockey game. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Westborough Deputy Chief Picked As New Natick Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Westborough Fire Headquarters had damaged done to the building by man breaking glass earling in the morning. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Westborough Off-Duty Firefighter Helped Save Man In Cardiac Arrest. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Williamstown Fire District Presses Case for New Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Wilmington firefighters and motorist injured after ambulance crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Wilmington Fire Department Loses Two Trucks In Less Than A Month. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Woburn Firefighter Recruits Graduate Firefighting Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Worcester Will Expand Fire Department With Nearly $15M In FEMA Grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Worcester Fire Department awarded $15 million from FEMA. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Worcester firefighter diagnosed with cancer following free screening. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Worthington names Rick Scott as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Wrentham Fire Department swears in, promotes firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Yarmouth Fire Department Awarded $560k in grant money. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.




2022 MASSACHUSETTS OTHER NEWS

JANUARY

Baker-Polito administration announces $5 million in grants for fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Fire departments state wide received grants for essencial services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

New environmentally friendly fire training site stated for Cape Cod. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

FEBRUARY

34 officers graduate from 27th management training program at the Mass Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

First responders raise funds by running stairs at TD Garden during B-Fit Challenge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

The Boston Sparks Association is thrilled to sponsor Stephanie Hassan along with the Last Call Foundation in her quest to run and finish the world's six greatest marathons. Stephanie will be running the 126th Boston Marathon on Monday April 18th which will support the Last Call Foundation and The Boston Sparks Association. Please click here for more information and the opportunity to make a donation.

The Brockton Fire Museum honors the 13 firefighters killed in the 1941 Strand Theatre Fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

IFBA-SPAMFAA Convention June 22-25. Click the following links for the registration form and that packet that has information and times on all the events. Convention Registration Form - Registration Packet & Events.

MARCH

firefighters graduate Mass Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

North Andover teen on a mission to build fire trucks from every community in the state out of Legos. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Call/Vol firefighters graduate from Mass Fire Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

North Shore fire departments to get $45,000 in education grants. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Lancaster, Sterling and West Boylston Fire Department receive grants for education. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Former Cambridge Street firehouse in Worcester is for sale. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

100 Club of Massachusetts supports families of police, firefighters killed in the line of duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Fall River company making undergarments designed to protect firefighters from cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

New firefighters to take part in merged fire academy in Fall River. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Moment Of Silence Held For 2 Boston Firefighters Killed 8 Years Ago On Beacon Street. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Fall River and Hyannis firefighters embark on PFAS turnout gear study. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Lawrence firefighter creates charity, helps fire victims. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Revere Firefighter Turns Fire Truck Into Mobile Wood Fired Pizza Oven. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

APRIL

Mattapoisett firefighters complete mission for Mission 22. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Local firefighters graduate from Massachusetts Firefighting Academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Prescribed Burn Planned for Camp Edwards. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Massachusetts Legislature publishes report on PFAS, or ‘forever chemicals' that cause firefighter cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Massachusetts officials offer drone service for structure fires, missing persons, video documentation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Cape Cod Fire, Police Departments Granted Money for AEDs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

200-acre forest burn planned in Manuel Correllus State Forest. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

MAY

GoFundMe Seeks to Raise $150,000 For Family of Late Southborough Firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Sparkie, a 2-year-old East Bridgewater labradoodle, provides therapy to first responders. CLICK FOR ARtICLE.

35 graduate State Firefighting Academy Call/Volunteer Recruit Firefighter Training Program. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JUNE

Historic fire boat puts on show of spray in Boston Harbor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

From the Archives: The Vendome Hotel fire, 50 years later. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Antique fire truck convention comes to Wilmington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Firefighters in Stow and Bridgewater graduate state fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

JULY

Fire stations pay tribute to Auburn Fire Lt. on Massachusetts Turnpike. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Upgrades planned to centralized emergency dispatch center in Springfield. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Blanchard Family Legacy Honored at Dedication Ceremony in Town of Hanover. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

AUGUST

State Fire Marshal Elected to NASFM Board of Directors. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Ground Zero flag makes appearance at Northampton Fire Department before retirement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Youth program fans the flames of young volunteer's enthusiasm in Plymouth County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

How Mass. firefighter invented industry standard for fire vehicles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

SEPTEMBER

Flagpole Donation Brings Old Glory to Bradford Fire Station; Second Flag to go to Ward Hill. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Lynn: Youth fire academy graduates first 17 cadets. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Off-duty Shrewsbury firefighters help a homeowner in need. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 

Many of Boston's fire boxes are over a century old and are still operating smoothly. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Volunteer firefighter shortage spurs state departments into action. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

OCTOBER

Massachusetts firefighters head to Florida to assist after Hurricane Ian. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

24 Boston police officers becoming city firefighters this year in large uptick. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Massachusetts celebrates 100 years of National Fire Prevention Week. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

The Holmbergs Making It a Family Affair at Revere Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

NOVEMBER

Boston firefighters help surprise teen with Halloween costume that fits his wheelchair. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

28 Western Massachusetts recruits graduate from Springfield fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Call/Volunteer Firefighter Class #100 Graduates from Fire Academy in Stow. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

150 Years Since the Great Boston Fire of 1872. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters around the state honor veteran battling ALS with helmet tribute. CLICK FOR ARTICE

110 firefighters from across the state honored at Firefighter of the Year ceremony in Worcester. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

80th anniversary of Cocoanut Grove fire in Boston, deadliest nightclub fire in US history.  CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Longmeadow resident thanked officers and firefighter for saving his life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

DECEMBER

Denis Leary, firefighters remember Worcester 6 on 23rd anniversary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lawrence firefighter asks public for help after his car, gear stolen in Wilmington. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

308 state fire departments receive millions in grant money for new safety equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

We're just putting smiles on kids' faces;' Firefighters bring Christmas cheer to young patients at Shriners Children's Boston. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

West Springfield firefighters sleep in tents outside station, collecting toy donations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Serial arsonist sentenced to 10 years in prison for setting Brockton, Hanson, Hull fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Firefighters honor Dorchester boy for helping his family, neighbors evacuate a burning building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Greater Boston Firefighters Pipes and Drums welcome band member home with sweet surprise. CLICK FOR ARTICLE




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