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LODD- Cranesville, PA Captain Walter C. Sumner, 49, passed away of a heart attack within 24 hours of working. Active- Lt Thomas McCabe, 54, of the Stratford, CT FD passed away on January 24th. LODD- Firefighter Douglas "Doug" Haase, 60, of the St. Charles, MO FD was found dead in his bed at the firehouse. Retired- Retired City Of Westbrook Maine Fire Captain Stan Goff passed away on Tuesday Jan 31, 2012. LODD- Franklin Twp, PA Vol Fire Chief David Flint was killed in a motor vehicle accident while responding to a call. Assistant Chief Sharon Petri was in the passenger seat and injured in the crash. Belmont, NH Engine 1- 2012 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 The Worcester Firefighters are selling Jon Davies Memorial t-shirts to benefit the family. FSP Books in Hudson, MA has donated their webspace and time to fill orders for the firefighters. The cost is $20 per t-shirt. You can view and order the shirt at FSP's website at CLICK HERE. Amesbury, MA- has received a $27,313.00 federal grant for fire station diesel exhaust system Andover, ME- has been awarded a $146,300 federal grant that will be used to purchase new air packs. Braintree, MA- has received a $72,847.00 federal grant for hydraulic rescue equipment Burlington, MA- FF Paul Sullivan has retired after 32 years of service. He finished his career with an out of town fire in Billerica. Best wishes to you Paul in your retirement. Charlton, MA- has received a $268,361.00 federal grant for breathing apparatus Cranston, RI- has received a $77,920.00 federal grant for fire alarm systems for 5 fire stations. Easton, MA- Fire Chief Thomas Stone has retired. Harrisville, RI- has received a $102,600.00 federal grant for breathing apparatus and a thermal imaging camera Haverhill, MA- the mayor has proposed cutting the Rescue truck which will eliminate 3 positions per shift and move the tools to the ladder companies. The departments warns against this as several bridges can not be crossed by ladder companies which creates delayed responses to these areas. Lenox, MA- has received a $128,440.00 federal grant for breathing apparatus Malden Emergency Center, Malden MA- has taken Rescue 3 (Ford Rehab Unit) out of service permanently with no plans to replace it at this time. Manchester, NH- has received a $29,600.00 federal grant for breathing air refill system Meriden, CT- has received a $600,000.00 federal grant for an TT 100’ aerial ladder truck. Monroe, ME- has received a $182,733.00 federal grant for a tanker truck Nahant, MA- has received a $717,250.00 federal grant for a 100’ QUINT Newton, MA- has placed a 2003 Ford/Medtec (ex Cataldo Ambulance Svc) into service for the wire division replacing the old W31. Portland, ME- has received a $80,452.00 federal grant for a regional training program Proctorsville, VT- has received a $261,250.00 federal grant for a tanker truck Quincy, MA- has received a $68,800.00 federal grant for rescue tools and air tanks Rockland, MA- has received a $115,487.00 federal grant for emergency medical equipment Seekonk, MA- has signed a contract with Greenwood Emergency Vehicles for the purchase of a new ambulance. Southern Berkshire Ambulance, MA- has received a $85,861.00 federal grant for emergency medical gear Topsfield, MA- has received a $134,400.00 federal grant for a regional training program Union, ME- has signed a contract with American LaFrance and North American Equipment for a 3,000 gallon tank, 1000 gpm pump and Freightliner chassis. Delivery is expected in 60 days Uxbridge, MA- Deputy Fire Chief Bill Kessler has been named the new Fire Chief. Old Mystic , CT- has received a $216,514.00 federal grant for station diesel exhaust and a training simulator. Wakefield, MA- congratulations to new hires Patrick Jones, Michael Rowe, and Nolan Curran. Warwick, RI- has received a $193,898.00 federal grant for radio communications equipment West Hartford, CT- has received a $103,200.00 federal grant for fire station sprinkler system & face masks Wilbraham, MA- has received a $99,944.00 federal grant for emergency medical equipment |
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Mansfield, MA Rescue 34- 2010 Ford E-450/2011 LifeLine ambulance Bellingham, MA- Fire Chief Dick Ranieri has retired after 35 years of service. He will be succeeded by Steven Gentile. Boston- currently has 3 KME pumpers on order with delivery scheduled around April. Canton, MA- has received a federal grant for $60,000 that will be used to replace radios. Dracut, MA- has named David R. Brouillette as the new fire chief. East Hartford, CT- the new station at 141 Brewer Street is now open and operating. It is now the quarters of Engine 5 and Ladder 2. Freetown, MA- correction from last week, the department has a grant for a brush truck, not a tanker. North Reading, MA- has on order a LifeLine ambulance that is scheduled to be delivered the first week of February. Norway, ME- has accepted a federal grant and approved additional funds to purchase a tanker. Pittsfield, MA- has placed and order with Seagrave for a Marauder II pumper. Delivery is expected in August. Smithfield, RI- has purchased a 1991 E-One 1500/750 which will be assigned to Engine 3. Union, ME- has voted to alot funds in addition to the insurance payout for the destroyed tanker in order to purchase a new vehicle. West Ossipee, NH- has appointed Carl Huddleston as the new fire chief. |
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Retired- Oak Bluffs, MA Retired Fire Chief Nelson W. Amaral passed away this week. CLICK HERE FOR ARTICLE ON THE CHIEF AND AN EFFORT TO RESTORE A SIGN AT THE STATION LODD- Firefighter Brandon Little, 19, of the United Hook and Ladder Company No. 33 in Adams County, PA died when his POV crashed while responding to a fire. LODD- Firefighter Bruce Turcotte, 58, of the Hopelawn, NJ VFD died of a heart attack while battling a fire. LODD- Firefighter Duane Ibarra, 50, of the Maui, HI FD was found unresponsive at the station and later pronounced dead at the hospital. Cummington, MA Tanker 3- 2011 International/V-Tec 750/3000 Some upcoming deliveries (thanks to Mike over at Massfiretrucks.com for the heads up): Barnstead, NH- has been awarded a federal grant for a tanker. Berwick, ME- has been awarded a federal grant for a brush truck. Brockton, MA- has been awarded a federal grant for a pumper. Danbury, CT- The Citizen's Hose Co 6 has been awarded a federal grant for a rescue truck. East Providence, RI- has been awarded a federal grant to purchase training equipment. Eddington, ME – has been awarded a federal grant to purchase Hose, Nozzles, and Fittings. Freetown, MA- has been awarded a federal grant for a brush vehicle. Hubbardston, MA – has been awarded a federal grant to purchase. Thermal Imaging Cameras. McGregor EMS, Durham NH- has placed an order for a 2012 Type III Ambulance Manufactured by PL Custom on a Chevy G4500 chassis. Montpelier, VT- has been awarded a federal grant for a pumper. Northampton, MA- has been awarded a federal grant to purchase emergency medical equipment. Norway, ME- has been awarded a federal grant for a tanker. South Burlington, VT Ambulance 1- 2012 Ford F-450/Osage ambulance Springfield, MA- Fire Commissioner Gary Cassanelli has retired after 20 years as Chief and 35 years as a Springfield Fire Fighter. Deputy Chief Joseph Conant has been named acting commissioner. Stamford, CT – has received a federal grant to purchase a Breathing Apparatus Re-fill System. Tolland, MA- has received a federal grant to purchase a tanker. The new headquarters fire station at 206 West Granville Road has been completed. Union, ME- Tanker 1 caught fire while on the way to the garage for repairs. The truck is a total loss. |
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LODD- Firefighter David Crenshaw of the Pendelton, SC FD collapsed and died at the scene of an MVA. LODD- Fire Chief Samuel Butler, 52, of the Evans Crossroads Vol FD died in an MVA when his vehicle was t-boned by a tractor trailer. LODD- Firefighter William Elliott, 50, of the Pompano Beach, FL FD died when he fell 90 feet off of an aerial ladder. Active Duty- Firefighter John J. Noonan of the Lynn, MA FD passed away last week. Retired- Orono, ME former Fire Chief Lorin LeCleire passed away at the age of 52. 1/9/12 is the 3 year anniversary of the Line of Duty Death of Boston LT Kevin Kelley. Never Forget our fallen brothers and sisters. Barnstead, NH Ambulance 2- 2011 Ford F-450/PL Custom ambulance Interesting article on a fire engine pizza truck in CT: CLICK HERE FOR OFFSITE ARTICLE. Bolton, MA- has named John Mentzer as the new fire chief. Boston- will be auctioning off their former fireboat. More info can be found from this off site link: CLICK HERE. East Millinocket, ME- the East Millinocket and Medway FD's are going ahead on a plan to consolidate departments. CLICK HERE FOR OFFSITE ARTICLE. Hallowell, ME- has opted not to merge or contract out fire department services. CLICK FOR OFFSITE ARTICLE. Orland, ME- Bob Conary has been named as the new fire chief. Peabody, MA- Thought this was kind of cool, one of the fire victims from the fire that took the life of Peabody FF Jim Rice has named her new born baby Bella Rice Jaber in honor of the fallen firefighter. Uxbridge, MA- Chief Peter Ostroskey will be leaving the department to assume the position of Deputy Fire Marshall for State DFS. |
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Active Duty- LT Randy Rideout, 54, of the Medford, MA FD passed away suddenly last week. Retired- FF Sammy Earle, 74, formerly of the Stoneham, MA FD passed away. Barnstable, MA Engine 202- 2011 E-One Typhoon 1500/730/10A/40B Castine, ME- the Bagaduce Ambulance Corps has ceased operations due to a lack of volunteers. More info can be read at CLICK HERE. Ipswich, MA- Rick Smith has been appointed as the permanent fire chief. Norway, ME- has received a federal grant to purchase a tanker. The new tanker will replace a 1972 GMC tanker and a 1979 Freightliner tanker. Portsmouth, NH- Due to budgetary constraints, Station 3 is expected to be closed for 98 percent of the time for the remainder of the fiscal year. Reading, MA- has received a federal grant for $100,000 for training and safety equipment. Saugus, MA- has on order a Piece pumper for Engine 1. Delivery is expected in the spring. |