Boston active duty Firefighter Robert Franklin of Tower-Ladder 10 passed away.

Boston retired Firefighter Edward Loder passed away.

Winchester, MA retired Firefigher Edward P. Murphy passed away on December 11, 2025 at the age of 76.

MAINE

Bangor Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a stock Pierce Saber 1500 GPM pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Auburn Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer pumper.

Middleton Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a 108' rear-mount ladder truck. Delivery is expected in the summer of 2027.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Portsmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 95' RM tower.

MAINE

Old Orchard Beach Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550 Braun Chief XL ambulance for Ambulance 74.

MASSACHUSETTS

Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner M2/2025 PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Wellesley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/750/30F for Engine 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Goffstown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Meredith Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1250 for Engine 3. It replaces a 1993 Pierce.

MASSACHUSETTS

Cambridge Firefighter Lawrence M. Pacios has retired after 27 years of service.

Danvers Dispatcher Jamie Mondalto has retired after 25 years of service.

Gloucester Assistant Chief Bob Rivas has retired.

US COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned the newest fast response cutter USCGC Olivia Hooker (WPC 1161) on January 22nd in Pascagoula, Mississippi.

Retired Cambridge, MA Lieutenant Brad Tenney passed away. He also served as President of the Cambridge Firefighters Local-30 and Secretary/Treasurer of the Professional Firefighters of Massachusetts.

Retired Boston Lieutenant Paul Finn passed away on January 5th. He served as a firefighter on Ladder 20 and Engine 21 and as a Lieutenant on Engine 56, Ladder 1, Engine 33, the Mobile Command Post, and Engine 8. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Retired Lynn, MA Lieutenant Donald Sullivan passed away on January 9th at the age of 92. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

MASSACHUSETTS

Bondsville Fire in Palmer has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber pumper.

Charlton Fire Departmenet has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Harwinton West Side Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-106/Helie 2450 gallon tanker for Tanker 10.

West Haven Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 27.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northbridge Fire Departmenet has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Unruh light rescue for Squad 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Laconia Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Ladder 5.

VERMONT

Hyde Park Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2 106/Alexis 1500/1000/20F.

MASSACHUSETTS

Lynn District Chief John Lynch Sr. and his aide, Firefighter John Moloney have both retired after many years of service to the city.

RHODE ISLAND

Tiverton has sworn in former deputy chief Joshua Ferreira as the Interim Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Rehab Five celebrates 40 years of caring for firefighters and first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLES

NEW HAMPSHIRE

County-run EMS prepared to bridge gaps if others close. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Winchester considers axing its ambulance service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Cambridge, MA retired firefighter Paul W. Gallagher passed away from occupational cancer.

Gloucester, MA retired firefighter Rich Hilshey passed away.

Cal Fire/Riverside County, CA firefighter Danny Cook suffered a medical emergency while working a Nuevo house fire and passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Ludlow Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper.

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

Orange Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper and a Pierce Enforcer low profile pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Weston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer non-walk in heavy rescue for Rescue 5.

MAINE

Limestone Fire Department recently purchased a 1995 International/Metalfab 1250/1000 for Engine 1. It previosly served in Lamoine, ME.

South Berwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1. They have also purchased a 2011 Ford E-350/Road Rescue for Ambulance 2 that previously served in Ogunquit. These deliveries are in preperation for assuming the ambulance service this summer.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Cotuit Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Randolph Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 4. This is an additional ambulance for the fleet.

Swansea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One 95' RM Tower for Tower-Ladder 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Concord Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' RM Tower for Tower 1. The current 2013 Pierce tower will become a spare, replacing a 1992 E-One.

Hinsdale Fire Department has removed the Reading body from Utility 1's 2013 GMC 3500 HD and mounted a new 2025 Unruh Fire body.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current A1 is being retained by the department.

North Conway has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb has retired after 37 years of service.

Gloucester Acting Deputy Chief Matteo LoGrande has retired after 40 years of service.

Lawrence Lieutenant Jim Bizeaur has retired after 38 years of service.

Leominster Lieutenant Travis Vallee has retired after 25 years of service.

Natick Firefighter Scott Smith has retired after 25 years of service.

Revere Firefighter Frank Barry has retired after 29 years of service.

Fall River, MA 9-1-1 Dispatcher Scott Boyer passed away on December 20th at the age of 56.

Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter John D. Sousa has passed away at the age of 91.

Retired Brockton, MA Lieutenant Richard E. Piantoni passed away on December 18th at the age of 83. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Hamilton, MI Fire Chief David Haverdink, 74, died after being struck by a motor vehicle on the highway. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

New Haven Fire Department has placed an order for one Seagrave Capitol 1500 gpm pumper and one Capitol 100' tractor drawn aerial. This is in addition to two Capitol pumpers and one Capitol 95' Aerialscope on order.

MAINE

Damariscotta Fire Departmenet has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 107' RM ladder truck.

Rumford Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower.

CONNECTICUT

Trumbull Center Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One 100' RM ladder truck for Ladder 104.

MASSACHUSETTS

Wrentham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500//Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. It replaces a 2017 Dodge.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

Newport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. It replaces a 2011 Ford.

RHODE ISLAND

North Providence Fire Department has taken deliver of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F for Engine 1.

VERMONT

East Dover Fire Department has acquired a 2007 Spartan/Marion pumper. No further info at this time.

MASSACHUSETTS

Chelmsford Captain Kevin O’Brien has retired after 32 years of service.

Gloucester Deputy Chief Andrew McRobb has retired after 37 years of service.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Atkinson Engine 1's 1992 Spartan/Central States has been removed from service. They currently have a Pierce Enforcer on order.

Retired Lincoln, MA Fire and Police Chief Allen M. Bowles passed away on December 8th. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Fitzwilliam, NH retired Fire Chief Edwin Mattson Jr passed away. He was also a long time dispatcher/lieutenant with Fire Mutual Aid.

Phoenicia, NY Fire Commissioner Michael J. Ryan died during a search for a missing hiker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Lenox Fire Department has on order a Pierce Enforcer stock 100' low-profile ladder truck with 2000 GPM pump and 430 gallon water tank. Production has begun and delivery is expected in spring of 2026.

MAINE

Presque Isle Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Medic 18. It replaces a 2009 Ford ambulance.

West Gardiner Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 GMC 3500 utility for Squad 2. It replaces a 2011 Ford F-350 utility/brush.

MASSACHUSETTS

Bridgewater Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 3. It replaces a 2008 Pierce.

Granby Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. This delivery adds a 2nd ambulance to the fleet and does not replace any current vehicles.

Harvard Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Demers 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Enfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 for Tanker 1.

Sunapee Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Alexis 1500/1000/30F for Rescue 1. The current Rescue 1 will be reassigned as Engine 3.

Waterville Valley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Warwick Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulances for Rescue 4 and Rescue 5.

VERMONT

St. Johnsbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ferrara Inferno MVP pumper for Engine 1. This is the first of two pumpers ordered.

Norwood, MA Retired Firefighter Ed Williamson has passed away.

Merrimac, MA Retired Captain Wayne Walter Brooks, 86, passed away on October 31st.

MASSACHUSETTS

North Andover Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer RM ladder truck.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Amherst Fire Department has placed an order for a Pierce mid-mount tower.

MAINE

Milford Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Spartan FC94/E-One 1500/1000 as Engine 801.

MASSACHUSETTS

Acton Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Ford F-150 as Car 30, the shift commander's vehicle.

Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 2000/350/100' RM Tower for Tower 1. It replaces a 1988 Duplex/LTI.

Hyannis Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 2000/500/107' RMA for Ladder 2.

New Bedford EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-450/Braun 4x4 ambulances for Medic 2 and Medic 4.

Norfolk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 1. This unit will be shared with Wrentham, but housed in Norfolk.

VERMONT

Fairlee Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 International/E-One pumper as Engine 6.

Newbrook Fire Department in Newfane has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/1000 for Engine 1. It replaces a 1985 Ford/Pierce.

Readsboro Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Toyne 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

RHODE ISLAND

Providence Fire Department has organized two impact ambulances, Rescue 8 and Rescue 9, to operate during peak hours. Rescue 8 will be staffed Monday-Thurday from 9AM until 7PM, with Rescue 9 being staffed from Thursday-Friday 9AM until 7PM. The ambulances being utilized are a 2011 Ford F-350/Horton and 2013 Ford F-350/Horton previously assigned to Rescue 3 and 4.

MASSACHUSETTS

Franklin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 2. The current A2 has been reassigned as A3.

Hamilton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3.

Mansfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 35. The current Rescue 35 will be reassigned as Rescue 34.

Northborough Fire Department recently placed into service a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 as Engine 1.

Rockland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current A1 will be reassigned as A3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Deerfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/KME 1500/2500 for Engine 3. It replaces Tanker 2's 1987 Ford.

Whitefield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 2.

VERMONT

Glover Fire Department has acquired Newport City Engine 1's 1998 HME/Ferrara 1250/1000. It will be assigned as Engine 1 and replace a 1997 Pierce that is currently out of service due to mechanical reasons.

MASSACHUSETTS

Plymouth Fire Department has reoccupied Station 5 at 827 State Road after a complete remodel and rehab.

Retired Cambridge, MA Firefighter Thomas Levins passed away.

CONNECTICUT

New Hartford Fire Department has placed an order with Northeastern Fire Associates for a custom Spartan Metro Star pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. This pumper was originally ordered by a different department in 2023, which has cancelled their contract. Delivery expected Spring 2026.

CONNECTICUT

Cromwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom re-mounted ambulance for Ambulance 4C.

Somers Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 546.

Suffield Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-650 XLT/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 139-2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Amherst Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 2000/780 for Engine 2. The current Engine 2 will be reassigned to Engine 4.

Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Steele Fire Apparatus 750/500/20F brush breaker for Forest Fire 73.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Henniker Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/2016 PL Custom remount ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Anthony Fire District in Coventry has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/750/30F for Engine 1. It replaces a 2001 Ferrara.

MAINE

Lewiston Fire Department has occupied their new Station 5 located at 9 Captain Bazinet Way.

Tewksbury, MA Retired Chief James Morris passed away at the age of 97.

CONNECTICUT

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

VERMONT

Burlington Fire Department has placed an order with Desorcie Emergency Products for a Ford F-550/Osage ambulance.

MAINE

Portland Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Oshkosh Striker 6X6 ARFF unit for the Portland Jetport. The unit features a 1,950 GPM pump, a 3,000-gallon water tank, 420 gallons of foam, 500 lbs. of Purple K, and 460 lbs. of Halotron. It had previously served with the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

Methuen Fire Department recently placed into service a 2025 Pierce Saber 1500/750. Engine 5's former 2022 Pierce was reassigned to Engine 3.

Westport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/KME 1250/1000 for Engine 1. The current Engine 1's 2005 Freightliner/Crimson will be reassigned as Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Salem Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 3.

RHODE ISLAND

Cranson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 100' RMA for Ladder 2. The current 2003 HME will be retained as a spare.

Smithfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 3.

CONNECTICUT

Norwich volunteer fire companies opposed to unified command. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Raynham public safety building project forced to relocate. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

VERMONT

Weathersfield fire truck damaged, town relying on mutual aid for ladder support. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Glastonbury, CT former Company 1 Captain Steve Cowles has passed away.

FDNY firefighter Patrick Brady, Ladder 120, passed away after collapsing while working on the roof of a fire building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Falmouth Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Litchfield Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/E-One mini-pumper.

CONNECTICUT

Hamden Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon pumper for Engine 2.

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typoon 1500/470/100' RMA for Truck 4.

Newfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Metalfab 1500/2000 for Engine 2.

Portland Fire Department has assigned a 2003 Ford F-550/E-One mini pumper with 1000 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank to Engine 14 on Cushing's Island. The truck previously served with Raymond, ME Fire Department and was delivered to the island via Portland Fire's Marine Unit.

MASSACHUSETTS

Agawam Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan Gladiator/Smeal 2250/500/100' RM Tower for Tower 1.

Lenox Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be retained as a 2nd ambulance.

Mattapoisett Fire Department has acquired a 2008 Pierce/Quantum 1500/500/30F 105' RMA for Ladder 1. This is the departments first ladder truck and it previously served with the Madison, WI Fire Department.

Natick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 100' RMA for Ladder 1.

Pelham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner 114SD Plus 6x4/ Hélie/Almac 1250/3400 elliptical tanker for Tanker 1.

Taunton Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750 pumper for Engine 9.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Loudon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Pittsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2.

RHODE ISLAND

Hope and Jackson Fire Department in Scituate has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Gloucester Firefighter Bruce Wonson has retired after 31 years of service.

Wakefield Fire Chief Mike Sullivan has retired after 41 years of service. Deputy Chief Tom Purcell has been appointed as the new fire chief.

RHODE ISLAND

Smithfield Fire Department has occupied their new Station 3 on Log Road.

MASSACHUSETTS

FDNY Paramedic Salih Abdur Rahman died following a shift at the fire academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Raymond Fire Department has placed an order with SVI for a Rosenbauer Commander 2000/500/100' RM Tower.

MASSACHUSETTS

Carver Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Impel-Ascendant 110' RM Tower with 1500 GPM pump.

Monterey Fire Department has placed an order with Sutphen for a pumper-tanker with 1500 GPM pump and 2000 gallon water tank. Click For PDF Drawing

CONNECTICUT

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 105' RMA for Ladder 2.

MAINE

Frye Island Fire Department has acquired a 1996 E-One Cyclone pumper from Forestburgh, NY.

North Lakes Fire Department has acquired a 2002 Freightliner/4-Guys 1250/1500 for Engine 3.

MASSACHUSETTS

Greenfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 1500/500/107’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Richmond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F for Engine 1. It replaces a 1999 KME.

South Deerfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/975/25F for Engine 2. It replaces a 1998 International/Farrar/Dingee.

Townsend Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/500/30F pumpers for Engine 1 and Engine 3.

Webster EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550 4x4/Medix MSV-II 170 ambulance for Paramedic 1.

RHODE ISLAND

Pawtucket Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-450/Medix ambulance for Rescue 1.

Providence Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue ambulances for Rescue 3 and Rescue 4.

VERMONT

Pawlet Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550 300/200/5F for Attack 543.

MAINE

Frye Island has completed a renovation and expansion of their fire station.

MASSACHUSETTS

Northborough Engine 1's 2005 E-One has been sold to the Upper Lake, MI Volunteer Fire Department and First Responders. A new Pierce pumper is currently on order.

Somerville Lieutenant Blanca Alcaraz has retired after 27 years of service.

VERMONT

Rockingham- Rockingham, Bellows Falls and Saxtons River have merged into one Rockingham Fire Department.

Weathersfield- Ascutney and Weathersfield have merged into one Weathersfield Fire Department.