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Bureau of Land Management CO firefighter Brett Stearns, 29, was killed Friday when he was hit by a falling tree. Alan LePage, of the South Kingstown RI (Kingston Ladder 2) was fatally injured on the job. Berlin, CT Engine 10 - 2009 Pierce Saber 1250/500 Boston- With the elimination of District 5 and 10, the district alignment has been rearranged. Here is the new assignments: Concord, NH - Engine Company 1 was taken out of service permanently due to budget reductions. 5 FF/Paramedic Positions were eliminated, a vacant secretary position was eliminated, a Fire Alarm Tech was laid off, and a Deputy Chief’s position will be eliminated no later than November 1st. Engine 1’s apparatus will be redesignated as Engine 2. Engine 2 and Engine 6 (Both reserve pieces) are being decommissioned and sold in the coming months, the money being used to offset City general fund obligations. A relatively new fire alarm bucket truck is also being mothballed for an undetermined amount of time, and may be sold. Gloucester, RI - The Harmony Fire Company is ordering a new heavy rescue. Holden, MA FD will take over the ambulance starting July 1st. With recent firefighter/paramedic hires they have a total of 15 full time members with more to be hired. They will run 2 paramedic/basic trucks. Also, a new public safety complex is under construction and is expected to be completed in August of 2010. Lawrence, MA - the city council approved an amended budget last night that will keep both Engines 6 and 8 in service avoiding 14 layoffs. They will continue to place companies out of service on a rotating basis to reduce over time costs. Lynn, MA - Lynn has closed Ladder 4 (Tower) at Broadway station, their apparatus will be transferred to Ladder 2 at Western Ave. This leaves Lynn with just 2 ladder companies in service for a city of about 90,000 residents. The H-1 car (safety captain) has also been taken out of service. New Castle, NH has begun demolishing the fire station to make way for a new station. Construction is expected to beging immediately following and plans are to have the building ready to be occupied by November. The apparatus is being stored in a secure area of the New Castle Coast Guard station. Uxbridge, MA has on order Kenworth/Rosenbauer 500/3000 tanker due in sometime this summer. |
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William F. Thompson Sr., 65, of the Dushore, PA Volunteer Fire Department died in the line of duty. Acton, MA Rescue 34- 2009 International / Horton For anyone interested, Cambridge is hiring 9-1-1 dispatchers. More info can be found at www.cambridge911.org. Chelsea, MA will be ordering a Pierce Arrow XT pumper for Engine 2 and a Pierce 95' Mid-Mount Tower for Ladder 1. They are also looking to purchase a used ladder to replace Rsv Ladder 3, which is permanently out of service. Scotland CT has purchased a 1979 Pierce Arrow/LTI 85' rearmount tower ladder from Camp Hill, PA for Tower 116. It was originally built in 1979 but refurbed in 1989. Swampscott, MA has appropriated $357,000 to purchase a pumper from the Hilton Head SC FD. Hilton Head bought 10 new rigs but will only be using 8 of them so they are selling 2. As of midnight July 1, 2009, Northeast Regional Ambulance Service will be covering the Town of Topsfield, MA. They will cover the contract from their Middleton base, with ALS and/or BLS depending on the call. Waterbury, CT is now being simulcast on 154.415. The Waterbury Fire Department has disbanded Engine 10 (currently housed at Station 4). This is all part of the new firefighters contract. By disbanding one engine company and through hiring, the fire department will return to four shifts, allowing a shorter work week. Also, the fire department will be assuming first responder duties for EMS calls. The former Engine 10 apparatus (2006 Seagrave) is going to be placed at Engine 5, replacing a 1997 Seagrave that needs mechanical work. Watertown, MA has received a Boston Whaler boat from the DPW. In a case of blue jumping to red, Former Wareham Police Chief and long time Onset Call-Firefighter Tom Joyce is now the Fire Chief in the Town of Marion, MA. |
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Matthew Douglas Tramel, 18, of the Pembroke NC Vol Fire Dept, died in the line of duty after his personal vehicle crashed while on his way to the station for an emergency call. Firefighter/Paramedic Deb Cole of the South Portland, ME FD died in the line of duty after succumbing to a medical emergency while on duty. Lyle Lewis, 49, of the Osborne County Fire District #3 in Kansas died in the line of duty fighting a house fire. Jimmy Cameron, 47 of the South Chester, SC FD died in the line of duty this past week. Bar Harbor, ME Engine 3- 2009 International/MetalFab 1250/1000 My thoughts to out to Bob Sabourin (Acton Fire, former Littleton Fire Capt. and Littleton PD special officer) who had a serious motorcycle accident this passed weekend. He is in a medically induced coma and in critical condition. Please keep Bob and his family in your prayers during this difficult time. Amherst, NH transformed their former Tanker 1 into a wildland firefighting unit. Specifications include: 1982 International 1800 Series All Wheel Drive, 1200 Gallon Poly Tank w/ 5" Dump Valve, Hale 250 GPM Pump, 150' 3/4" lightweight booster reel, 500 feet dead load non-weeping 1 1/2" forestry Hose on reel, 400" Non Weeping Forestry hose in back pack hose bag, Portable Hale Fyr-pack 220 PSI 75 GPM Back Back Pump, Stihl Chainsaw, Assorted Forestry Hand Tools for 12 Firefighters. On July 1st, Boston will disband Card 10 (Dist 10 Chief) and Car 5 (Dist 5 Chief) will become a Special Services Chief. The chiefs from Car 10 will be reassigned with the stations being restructured to reflect the loss of the 2 chief vehicles. Chicopee, MA is accepting bids for a 1500 GPM pumper. Norwood, MA approved funds to purchase a rescue/pumper along with a command vehicle. West Springfield, MA has opted to purchase a custom built pumper rather than a custom stock unit. Bids will go out soon. |
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Matthew Douglas Tramel, 18, of the Pembroke NC Vol Fire Dept, died in the line of duty after his personal vehicle crashed while on his way to the station for an emergency call. Firefighter Jeffrey H. Reed of the Pulaski, VA FD died in the line of duty after suffering a medical condition while on duty. Bow, NH Engine 1- 2009 Pierce Velocity PUC 1500/1000 On July 1, Falmouth ME will close their Pleasant Hill station citing building condition, lack of call volume, lack of volunteers, and the close proximity of another firehouse. At that time, Engine 3's 1990 E-One will be reassigned to Engine 1 and Engine 1's 1984 Ford/E-One will be retained as a spare. The building will be retained as a cold storage building for spare equipment. As of Sunday June 14th, Manchester NH Engine 1 will be shut down. Engine 11 will be the only engine at HQ along with Truck 1 and Rescue 1. This is not budgetary, but rather a reorganization of the dept to bring companies up to better staffing. All HQ companies will run with 4 members at all times. (1 officer 3 FF) and Truck company 7 will be reorganized as its own separate company with a captain and 3 Lt's along with 8 ff's. Truck 7 was previously staffed with engine 7 personnell and they rotated between the companies. Merrimack, NH has funds to purchase new equipment and is looking to buy 1 or 2 pumpers and a new ambulance. Nashua, NH has on order a Pierce Arrow XT pumper for Engine 3. Delivery is expected in late summer. Winthrop, MA Engine 2 is now running with a spare Revere engine after the 1996 Pierce was removed from service due to a mechanical issue. |
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Steve Cospelich of the Philadelphia, PA Fire Department died in the line of duty this week. Amherst, MA Engine 2- 2009 E-One 75' RMA w/ pump and tank Here is an interesting article on a restoration project of an American LaFrance pumper in Chile. Click for PDF article. Auburn, NH has placed an order with Seagrave for a tanker on a commercial chassis, due in by the end of the year. Bristol Maine has awarded the contract for two tanker pumpers to Ferrara. The units will be built on International 7400 Series chassis with 1500 GPM Waterous pumps, 1500 gallon tanks, high side compartments on both sides with a hydraulic ladder rack. Trucks will be delivered in October. Foxboro, MA has 4 pieces on order. 2 Squads to replace Squad 1 and Engine 25, a Heavy Duty Brush unit to replace Engine 23, and new Ambulance. All are expected to be delivered within the next 5 months. Framingham, MA has money for a new rescue truck, but has not ordered it as of yet. According to the Lynn item, Lynn Mass is planning to go down to two ladder trucks in the city starting July 1. Ladder 4 at Broadway will be closed, their tower will go to Ladder 2 at Western Ave. Click here for the article. Manchester, NH has on order two pumpers and a tower ladder from E-One. The tower is due soon as it was already in production for another town that could not end up affording it. They also have out to bid a heavy rescue. Marlboro, MA has on order a pumper and a tower, both which are expected by the end of the summer. Melrose, MA has started simulcasting on channel 1 159.405 on UHF, the new frequency the 482.1500 with a pl 127.3. This will become channel 1 after the transition is complete. There is no timeline for completion at this time. Portland, ME will be laying off 9 firefighters on June 30th. Salisbury, MA has purchased Reading Ma's former 1991 E-One 110' ladder truck. This is now confirmed. Springfield, MA will be blacking out Ladder Co. 9 in East Springfield when manpower drops below a certain level. Taking companies out of service has become a common practice these days in many communities not only across Massachusetts, but across America as well. I don't usually post stuff like this here, but thought it was interesting that the former Lynn rescue was being sold on Craig's List. http://nh.craigslist.org/cto/1199284902.html. |
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Willimantic, CT Engine 301- 2008 Pierce Arrow XT 1250/750/30F Plaistow NH, has taken there 1969 Oshkosh/Pierce Snorkel out of service. The truck has been sold to a private collector in order to make room for Tower 3 that is due to arrive in June. Tower 3 is a 1991 Pierce 100' Tower on a Lance Chassis. The truck is former Ladder 2 from East Meadow NY. Sterling, MA has approved funding to replace Engine 5. Sturbridge, MA has approved funding to purchase a pumper to replace Engine 5. Sutton, MA has approved funding to purchased a 75' quint. |
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Bow, NH Rescue 1- 2008 GMC/Pierce Contender Dunstable MA has been approved to send out for bid a new 3000 gallon tanker with 1250 GPM pump on an International chassis. Franklin, MA's new Rescue 2 is set to be delivered to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles this week with delivery after customization has been performed. |
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Shreveport, La. Fire Captain Frankie Nelson suffered a fatal heart attack on May 10, which has been classified as a LODD. Abington, MA Ambulance 3- 2008 Ford E-450/Road Rescue Provincetown MA has awarded a contract for a new 77' Quint to Ferrara. This unit will replace the aerial that was damaged in the accident last fall. Delivery will be in 180 days. West Springfield, MA Reserve Engine 4, a 1990 E-one Hush, is permanently Out Of Service leaving the department with no useable spare rig. The city has appropriated $400,000 from the department's ambulance enterprise fund and is currently in the process of procuring a stock unit to replace Engine 2's 2000 KME which will then become Engine 4. |
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Cohnway M. Johnson, 26, of the Houston, TX Fire Department died in the line of duty when he collapsed at a training excersize. Abington, MA Ambulance 3- Check out this great article on Boston's Bill Noonan. Click Here for Offsite Link. Gray, ME has awarded the bid for the new tanker to E-One. It will be a 3,000 gallon tanker on a Kenworth chassis and will be assigned to Tank 3 out of Station 3 when completed and delivered. Hanson MA was awarded a grant for a new 6x6 off-road vehicle. The New Bedford Fire Department continues to struggle through the fiscal crises that many cities are facing. As a result of the mid-year cuts in local aid by the governor, not only were 35 firefighters laid off, Engine Company 6 was closed during the first week of March. Station 6 now only houses Ladder 3. Engine Company 9 was also closed on April 26, and Station 9 is no longer staffed by firefighters. City government is saying these are "temporary" measures until funds are available to staff both engines again. However, the clouds appear to be thickening in anticipation of the fiscal storm yet to come in July. "Rolling Blackouts" continue on a day to day basis, with either Ladder 1 or Ladder 3 being blacked out on a rotating basis. In the Providence area, the Salvation Army has cut its ties with the Special Signal Association that supplies canteen trucks to emergency calls. For more info you can read the article at http://newsblog.projo.com/2009/05/salvation-army-2.html#more. Whitman MA has awarded the bid for a new Engine to E-One. |
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Dennis M. Simmons, 63, of the Stafford County Fire Department in St. John, Kansas collapsed and died after fighting a brush fire. Firehouse.com reported that a converted military plane crashed Saturday in heavy fog in the mountains that frame the Salt Lake valley, killing three members of a private firefighting company. The sheriff identified the pilot as Tom Risk, 66, of Littleton, Colo., and the crew members as Mike Flynn, 59, of Alamogordo, N. M., and Brian Buss, 32, of Alberton, Mont. Bellingham, MA Rescue 1- 2009 IHC/Horton ambulance Kingston, MA Brush Breaker 74 has returned to the department after being refurbished by M and R in Whitman, MA. Shortly Rehab Five will place into service another bus with the thanks of the City of Beverly School Department. This bus, will serve a dual purpose. Warwick, RI Engine 7 has returned to service following a severe accident. The body was removed from the 2001 American LaFrance and placed onto a new 2009 Pierce Arrow XT chassis with new pump. |
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Patrick Reardon of the New Haven CT FD and a 14-year veteran of the department has died in the line of duty. He had been in critical condition at the Hospital of Saint Raphael since April 11, when he fell at the Dixwell fire station and hit his head. He died Tuesday 4/21. Dublin, NH Engine 1- 2009 IHC/KME Boston Fire Dept is not bidding for a Tiller truck at this time. The plans for the tiller have been cancelled in favor of a rear mount ladder truck. |
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Captain James Harlow and Damion Hobbs of the Houston, TX Fire Department died in the line of duty at a house fire on Easter. Dennis, MA Ambulance 103- 2009 Ford F-450/Horton Southboro, MA has put out to bid an ambulance with a 4X4 chassis. |
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Wellington-Greer, Ill. Assistant Chief John William Jeffers suffered a fatal heart attack less than 24 hours after his shift. John Weber, 77, was a longtime member of Township Fire Department in Eau Claire WI died in the firehouse on Saturday. When the company was dispatched for a brush fire Saturday night, Weber went to the station to assist with vehicles. Fellow personnel found him dead when they retuned. Montville, CT Mohegan M-24- 2009 Ford F-550/B.R.A.T. 400/10 class A/ 300GPM Brush Unit. Pittsfield, MA Truck 2's American LaFrance will be donated to Dalton once the new tower is in service. Providence, RI Fire has purchased Warren, RI's 1982 Seagrave ladder truck as a reserve. Salem, NH has received funding for a International/Horton ambulance and a Pierce Arrow XT pumper. The ambulance is scheduled to be deliverd in May and the pumper in early winter. Southborough, MA Fire Department awarded the bid to build a new ambulance to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles/Horton. It is to be a 2009 F-450 4X4 non-walk through modular. Expected delivery will be late summer. FDNY did an article on the technology behind the FIT-5, which is a locally marketed product. It is in their training publication, WNYF and can be seen at www.usfiretech.com. |
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Greg Cooke of the Salem, NC Fire Dept died in the line of duty last week while operating at a wild fire. Hydro, OK Fire Chief Nolan Schmidt died in the line of duty while fighting a fire on March 23rd. LT Robert Strang of the Melbourne, FL FD died in the line of duty on March 26th. Double Springs, AL Fire Chief Mike Gilbreath was killed in the line of duty on March 27 after being struck by an oncoming vehicle. Robert Allen France, 45, a member of Stateline MS Vol. Fire Department died after his motorcycle struck a deer when returning from a training evolution. Trenton, NJ Firefighter Manny Rivera passed away from injuries sustained in a house fire early in March. Mass DCR- Patrol 2-2, 10-2, 14-1- 2009 Ford F-350 200/225/8F On March 24th Chief William E. "Bill" Coyne (ret) of the Chelsea Fire Department passed away. Chief Coyne was the on-duty deputy for the 1973 Conflagration. Chief Coyne's career spanned from 1947 to 1988. Holden, MA has been awarded a grant to purchase a pumper to replace a 1984 tanker. Marlboro, MA has on order a pumper and a ladder from E-One with delivery due sometime over the summer. Peabody, MA has awarded the bid for a new pumper to KME for a Severe Service model with 1500 GPM pump, 750 gallon water tank, and 25 gallons of A foam. In addition the city is in the process of putting out to bid a new tower. Smithfield, RI has placed an order with Pierce for an aerial ladder. Delivery is scheduled to be in December of 2009. On April 1st, Waltham, MA Auxiliary's Engine 20 was disbanded and the engine will be sent to surpluss. The Auxiliary will continue to run an air supply unit and lighting plant. Action Ambulance Service was recently awarded a three year contract to provide EMS to the town of Rowley, MA starting July 1st. Effective June 30, 2009 Hampton Falls NH FD will take over the ambulance service for the town from AMR. |
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Lt. Roger Vorwark, 49, of the Odessa MO FD died in the line of duty last week. Andover, MA Engine 1- 2009 Pierce Best wishes to photographer Fred Cote who is having bypass surgery on Tuesday 3/24. Fred is a long time Massachusetts area photographer and a friend to many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Freeport, ME E-3, 1988 Grumman/Duplex, is going out for a refurb. by Northeast Fire Apparatus in Auburn, Maine. It is expected to be out of service for 2 months. The refurb includes, All body work, cab interior upgrades, all LED light package and total repaint and stripes to match current fleet of apparatus. Plaistow, NH has approved the purchase of a used 1991 Pierce 100' Tower from the town of East Meadow NY. (Long Island) The truck should be delivered to Plaistow by the end of April. The current 1969 Snorkel is currently being taken out of service and will soon be put up for sale by sealed-bid. Souhegan Mutual Aid Response Team (SMART) in NH has received a new foam truck. It is a 2008 Ford F-550/CET with a 500 gallon foam tank and deck gun. After training and lettering it will be stationed at Nashua's Airport station. It will be available to all SMART members. |
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William Gray Parsons, 58, of Millers Creek, NC Volunteer Fire Department died in the line of duty on March 1st. Michael J. Darrington, 45, of the Toledo OH Fire Department died suddenly while on duty. Christopher Allen Dill of the Oklahoma City OK FD, 43, died in the line of duty. Retired West Newbury, MA Chief Richard "Dick" Berkenbush passed away last week at the age of 84. Retired Woburn firefighter Walter Tonks died February 18, 2009 at his home in St. Cloud, Fl. He served on WFD from 1970 – 1989. His services were held in St. Cloud, Fl on Feb. 23. He loved the fire service and passed this passion on to his son who serves for St. Cloud. Bath, NH Engine 4- ex Boylston 1979 Ford/Maynard 750/600 Deputy Chief Ronald Keating has taken over as Chief of Department in Boston. Boston will be putting bids out on 3/18 for 2 pumpers and 1 100' TDA. Brunswick, ME has 2 E-One pumpers on order to replace Engine’s 1 & 3 – due in May. Manchester, NH is in the process of specing and ordering 3 pumpers, 1 rear mount tower, and a new rescue. |
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Condolences to the family of USCG Cmdr. Keith Willis, 44. He was found dead in his cabin aboard the cutter Tahoma, which was once home ported in New Bedford. CRAIGSVILLE, WEST VIRGINIA * WE REGRET TO ANNOUNCE THE L.O.D.D. OF LT. JOHNNIE HAMMONS, 49, & TIMOTHY NICHOLAS, 26. ON FEBRUARY 19, 2009 SILVER CITY, OK. IT IS WITH DEEP REGRET WE ANNOUNCE THE L.O.D.D. OF FF JOHN ADAMS, 45. FEBRUARY 20, 2009. Dereck North, riding in the passenger seat of a Stockton GA Fire Department truck, died when the truck overturned. Lttleton. MA Vol FF John W. Malloy Jr., 50, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, Feb. 23, 2009, at Emerson Hospital in Concord. Boston Rehab Unit- 2008 Chevrolet (purch by Leary FF Foundation) Haverhill, MA is looking to close the Bradford firehouse as a cost saving measure. Malden MA E1 and E3 have returned to service after being sent out for body work and new paint jobs. They both are now black/red. Waltham MA has two new frequencies. The first one is 482.225 the PL is 1273 and is channel one. Currently ALL radio communications are being transmitted on this channel. The second one is 470.1125, is for a future use. Channel 2 will later be operational for fire ground or major incidents. |
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Clayton-Winchester, Wisconsin Fire Chief Dean Mathison, 63, collapsed Feb. 10 while attending a regional safety meeting at the Seymour Fire Department. Andover, MA Engine- 2009 Pierce (not delivered yet) Amesbury, MA layed off three firefighters last week and is not filling a fourth position. Dover, NH purchased a 100' rear mount platfrom quint from Spartan. It is due to be delivered by the end of March. It is on Gladiator chassis with a 2000gpm pump, 300 water, EHL and foam system. Grafton ,MA has moved into their new Fire HQ on Upton Steet in Grafton Center. New Bedford, MA has announced that they will be laying-off 38 firefighters (and 38 cops) due to the financial condition of the city. North Kingstow, RI opened a new station 5. Springfiedl Area Fire Intercity (154.280 MHz PL 82.5) has been cross banded to the new regional WMLEC Simulcast Fire 2 (460.475 MHz PL 206.5) . The former UHF Repeater (453.4125 MHz PL 82.5) has been taken out of service. Trinity Ambulance will be assuming control of Atkinson, Plaistow, Sandown, Danville, Newton, and Hampstead NH as of 2/16/09. Paramedic 80 will be dispatched from the Atkinson Center Fire station for all 6 towns. |
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William Gray Parsons, 58, of the Millers Creek, NC Volunteer Fire Department died in the line of duty this week. Woonsocket, RI Ladder 2- 2009 Sutphen SPH-100 tower ladder Auburn, MA has on order a Pierce Contender for Engine 3. Ellington, CT has accepted bids for a new pumper/aerial truck. The contract is expected to be awarded shortly. North Kingstown, RI has opened a new station on January 23rd. Weston, MA has purchased a stock E-One Typhoon from Greewood Emergency Vehicles. The unit is a Rescue Pumper with a 425 Cummings ISL, 1500Gpm Hale Pump, 750 Water 30 Foam. Delivery is expected in roughly a month after they are finished customizing the unit to Weston's specifications. |
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Berlin, CT - South Kensington Engine 14- 2008 Ford F-550/E-One brush The Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program has awarded fire apparatus grants to the following: Amherst, MA is accepting bids for a 75' quint. Egremont, MA Engine 4 has returned to service following repairs after the vehicle sustained major damage in an MVA. Great Barrington, MA has placed an order with KME for a new pumper. Framework has gone up on their new station. Laconia, NH currently has an E-One tower on order with delivery being expected sometime in 2009. Lenox, MA is in the process of replacing their Engine 6. New Marlborough, MA is going for a special permit to build a new station. Norfolk, CT has placed an order with Seagrave for a new pumper. The town of Old Lyme, CT approved $688,000.00 for the purchase of a quad, the department's first ever aerial piece. Radio upgrades for some 10+ dept's in Eastern CT are in progress, due to a grant applied for and recieved by Yantics Chief Frank Blanchard. It is a low power system to use on the scene where lots of equipment is present and only needs to communicate at that event going on. Richmond, MA has funds to purchase a tanker. Sandisfield, MA is in the process of ordering a new engine. Savoy, MA has on order a pumper and a tanker. Starting on February 1st, Uxbridge, MA FD will be operating at the ALS level. Waterbury, CT Fire has a simulcast of their trunked system on 153.830 Mhz PL 91.5. West Stockbridge, MA has on order a new pumper. Whitman, MA has funds to purchase a new pumper and is in the process of putting together specs. |
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Bangor, ME Ladder 1- 2008 Pierce Velocity 75' w/pump and 500 gallon tank Easton, MA has awarded the bid to Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for a 2008 Chevy/Horton Ambulance, expecting delivery in Februry. Waterbury, CT Station 10 (Fire Headquarters) is closed for renovations and apparatus have been relocated: |
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LT Kevin Kelley of Boston Ladder 26 died in the line of duty when the truck crashed into a building. Captain Richard Lee Montgomery of the Pisgah Volunteer Fire Department, MS died in the line of duty this past week. Hartford, CT Ladder 6- 2008 Sutphen 95' midmount platform (L6's former 2004 Sutphen has been re-assigned to L5) Arlington, MA has placed an order for a Seagrave Marauder II 100' rearmount force aerial. Delivery in August. Auburn, NH has appropriated funds for a new tanker. Baltic, CT has placed an order for a new 3,000 gallon tanker built by U.S. Tanker on a Spartan chassis. Barrington, RI has awarded the bid for a new pumper to KME. The unit will be built on an International chassis and will replace Engine 2's 1982 Ford C/Ranger. Delivery in about 6 months. Boston has awarded the bid for a rear-mount aerial to E-One, a rescue truck to KME, and an air supply unit to KME. Bids for 2 pumpers and one tiller will be going out soon. Cambridge, MA has placed an order with Pierce for a 105' RMA for Ladder 1. Delivery is in the spring. The current truck will be assigned as spare Ladder 5 when the new rig goes into service. East Hartford, CT is scheduled to take delivery of a new Seagrave/Aerialscope 95' midmout tower within the next several weeks. Hampton-Chaplin, CT Ambulance Corps. has ordered a new Lifeline ambulance. This unit will be a 167" Type III Superliner built on a E450 chassis.. Lenox, MA has on order a Seagrave Marauder II pumper which should be delivered shortly. Marlborough, CT will receive their new Ferrara Igniter 1250/1000/30 rescue-pumper shortly. Newton, MA- Station 4 is now closed for renovations. Engine 4 has been relocated to Station 1. Medic to has been moved to Station 2 and Ambulance 1 to Station 3. Wellesley, MA has placed an order for a Seagrave Marauder II pumper due in September. |
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Dennis G. McClenahan, 54, of the Princeton Junction Volunteer Fire Department in NJ died in the line of duty his past week. Fire Police Captain Norm Koch with the East Pembroke, NY Fire Department died in the line of duty this past week. Gary Stephens of the Elizabeth, NJ FD died in the line of duty from injuries sustained while fighting a fire on January 2nd. Auburn, NH Engine 2- 2008 E-One Cyclone II 1500/1000/20A/20B Best Wishes to Chief Petty Officer Kenneth "Kage" Kimball, USCG, of Salisbury Mass who left for Iraq on November 30th for 1 year active duty. The Naples, ME Disptach Center has closed. Raymond, Casco, Naples and Harrison will now be dispatched by Cumberland County. Chelmsford MA ordered another International/Smeal rescue pumper and an International/SVI Rescue. Both due in October 2009. Nashua NH has placed an order with Pierce for a pumper to replace Engine 3. Due in August of 09. Pembroke MA has on order a Smeal Sirius custom stainless steel engine 1500/1000 due end of Oct 2009 Provincetown, MA has purchased Orlean's Ma former 1974 Maxim ladder truck. Reading, MA has placed an order for a 2009 Seagrave Marauder ll pumper with the specifications from the current Engine 2. It will have a Cat C-13, Allison Transmission, 1250 Waterous Pump, 40 Foam, 750 Tank, winch anchor points, LED lighting, HID scene lights. Expected delivery is October 2009. Smithfield, RI has awarded the bid for a new ladder truck to Pierce. Southbridge, MA is now operating at the ALS level and has renamed their ambulances Medic 1, 2, and 3. Spencer MA ordered a Smeal/Spartan 100' MM platform quint. Union Fire District, Wakefield RI ordered their 6th Smeal unit. This will be a custom Smeal/Spartan 3,000 gal engine tanker. Delivery in August 2009. |