Active duty Framingham, MA Firefighter Keith Cashman passed away. He was a 15 year veteran of the department.

Retired Newton, MA Captain Michael Proia passed away on October 1st.

MASSACHUSETTS

Plymouth Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 100' RM Tower.

MAINE

Winter Harbor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts 2000 gallon tanker for Tanker 631.

MASSACHUSETTS

Centerville-Osterville-Marston Mills Fire in Barnstable has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulances for Ambulance 2 and Ambulance 3.

Hardwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Ferrara 1500/1000 for Engine 1.

Millbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/KME 3000 gallon tanker for Tanker 1.

Northfield Fire Department recently placed into service a 2009 International/Pierce Contender Walk-Around rescue for Rescue 1. It previously served with the Massena, NY Fire Department as Rescue 213.

Warren Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T-480/Dependable 1500/3000/30F for Tanker 1.

Watertown Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/500/30F for Engine 1 and a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton 4x4 ambulance for Medic 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Brookline Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Alexis 1500/750 for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Barre Town EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford Transit/Medix ambulance for Ambulance 7.

Brandon Area Rescue Squad has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-350/Crestline ambulance for Rescue 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Devens Fire Department is set to occupy their new fire station located at 270 Barnum Road.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Greenfield Fire Chief LaCourse has retired. Chaz Babb has been appointed as the new chief.

VERMONT

Rockingham- on November 1st, the 3 independent departments serving the community will merge into one municipal department, Rockingham Fire and Rescue. Bellows Falls, Rockingham Vol Fire, and Saxtons River will be consolodated into this new department. CLICK FOR MORE INFORMATION

MASSACHUSETTS

Charlemont and Rowe to hire shared fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Dennis, MA retired Captain Wayne Condon passed away from occupational cancer.

Waldoboro, ME retired Fire Chief Richard Glidden passed away on September 16th at the age of 92. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Idaho Department of Lands Firefighter Isabella Oscarso was killed by a falling tree at a controlled burn. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

The Danvers Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/750 pumper. Delivery is expected in the spring of 2027.

CONNECTICUT

Baltic Fire Engine Co #1 has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line ambulance for Rescue 524.

The University Of Connecticut Fire/Rescue at Storrs has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth T480/Fouts walk-in rescue for Special Hazards 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Barre Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 for Engine 5.

Charlemont Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-106/Spencer 1500/1000 pumper.

Hubbardston Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts 1500/3000 for Tanker 1.

Templeton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner SD 108/Toyne 4x4 400/2000 for Tanker 1.

Topsfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Waltham Fire Department is set to take delivery of three (3) 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1250/500/30F pumpers for Engine 2, Engine 4 and Engine 7.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Andover Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan Metrostar/4 Guys 1500/1800 for Engine 1.

Belmont Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Lebanon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000/30F for Engine 11. It replaces Engine 2's 2006 E-One.

RHODE ISLAND

Harmony Fire District has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/Fouts 1000/2000 for Tanker 2.

MAINE

Mars Hill Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

MASSACHUSETTS

Ashland Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Bourne Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

Dunstable Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

Lynnfield Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Surrey Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

RHODE ISLAND

Exeter Volunteer Fire Co #2 has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker.

Providence Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new ambulance.

The Rhode Island Fire Academy has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new pumper.

VERMONT

Peacham Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new brush truck.

The Vermont Fire Academy has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new quint type ladder truck.

Bridgeport, CT retired Assistant Chief Manny Firpi passed away.

Gloucester, MA retired Firefighter Billy Griffin passed away.

CONNECTICUT

Danielson and South Killingly in Killingly are set to take delivery of 2025 E-One pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 165 respectively.

MASSACHUSETTS

Charlton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Marion walk around rescue for Rescue 1.

Rowe Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner FL-M106/Firovac 1000/2500 tanker for Tender 303. The body and tank were built by V-Tec in 2005 and mounted to a 1982 Mack R chassis. In addition to being refurbished and remounted, Firevac added the 1000 GPM pump.

Saugus Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower for Tower 1.

Wendell Fire Department is set to take delivery of a 2025 Freightliner/E-One 1250/2000 for Tanker 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Walpole Ladder 1's 1997 Simon-Duplex has been removed from service with no replacement currently planned.

Priest River, ID Firefighter J. Hank Hester, 70, died while battling a wildfire in Arizona. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Plainfield Fire Department has placed an order with Firematic for a Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper and a Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100' MM Tower.

CONNECTICUT

Bristol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 5.

Middlebury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Velocity 1250/2500/100F for Engine 5.

MASSACHUSETTS

Acushnet Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Spartan/KME 1500/1000 as Engine 2.

Cheshire Fire Department has placed into service a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

Easton Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Fouts FB-94 1500/1000 for Engine 11 and a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 11.

New Bedford EMS recently placed into service a 2024 Ford F-450/Medix 4x4 ambulance as Ambulance 7.

Quincy Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 Spartan FC-94/Fouts 1500/1000 pumpers for Engine 3 and Engine 4.

Salem Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Dodge Ram 5500/Firematic BRAT 24hp/300w/10f for Squad 1.

Springfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 100’ MMA Tower for Truck 1.

Tewksbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Wareham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Firematic 1250/300.

Westfield Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2024 International MV/Pierce 1500/725/25F pumpers for Engine 2 and Engine 5 and two (2) 2024 Freightliner M2 106/Life Line ambulances for Med 30 and Med 40.

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Milford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/500 for Engine 3.

DeKalb County, GA Master Firefighter Preston Fant, 53, the father of five, was rescued by colleagues at a fire scene and rushed to a hospital where he then passed away. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Celestine, IN Firefighter Luke Gehlhausen, 41, killed in crash responding to a fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

CONNECTICUT

Newtown Volunteer Ambulance Corps has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance.

MAINE

Fort Kent Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen 100' MM twr for Tower Ladder 1.

Van Buren Fire recently acquired a 2005 American Lafrance 1500/750 for Engine 2. It previously served in Orachard Park, NY.

West Frankfort Fire Department recently acquired a 1988 Pierce Dash 1000/750 for Engine 2. It previously served with the US Navy and Winter Harbor.

MASSACHUSETTS

Boston Fire is in the process of taking delivery of a new 38' MoooseBoat for Marine 2. The current Marine 2, the Father Dan, will become a spare. MetalCraft also just launched a new 70' fireboat that is expected to be delivered to the city by year's end. This will replace the current Marine 1.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 2 and a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 100' RMA for Ladder 1. A 2025 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 100' MM Tower is also set to be delivered for Ladder 3. This will conclude the large apparatus order for the city.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

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

RHODE ISLAND

West Greenwich EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

VERMONT

Barre City Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000 for Engine 3.

Derby Line Fire Department has aquired a 2002 International/E-One rescue for Rescue 2. It previously served with the Underhill-Jericho, VT Fire Department.

Troy Fire Department has acquired a used E-One 75' quint. No other info about the truck at this time.

MASSACHUSETTS

Franklin Fire Chief James McLaughlin has retired and Battalion Chief Charles Allen has been appointed as the new fire chief. This is the first time in 40 years that Franklin has appointed a fire chief from within the ranks.

Medway Fire Chief Jeff Lynch has retired after 50 years of service. Deputy Chief Michael Fasolino has been appointed as the new fire chief and Captain Thomas Irwin has been promoted to deputy chief.

Sterling, MA Firefighter/EMT Jack Bonazzoli, 23, died in an off-duty vehicle accident.

CONNECTICUT

Mystic Fire Dist in Groton has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One 110' RMA ladder truck.

CONNECTICUT

Quinebaug Fire in Thompson has acquired a 2012 Ford F-550 BRX 350/300 for Service 183. It previously served with the US Forest Service.

MAINE

Raymond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 for Squad 38.

MASSACHUSETTS

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Medic 5.

Malden Fire Department has taken delivery of two (2) 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 pumpers for Engine 3 and Engine 4.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

New Boston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon eMAX 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2.

Milford EMS has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 25.

VERMONT

Bradford Fire Department has purchased a HME Ahrens-Fox Spectr II 1500/1000 stock pumper.

Tri-Village Fire Department has acquired a 1998 Spartan/US Tanker 1250/750/12B for Engine 2. It previously served in Clinton, CT.

MASSACHUSETTS

Somerville's new Station 2 at Assembly Row has officially opened. As a result Engine 2 has moved from HQ to the new station. Engine 1 has moved to headquarters and Engine 5 has been reactivated and now runs with Tower 1.

Winthrop Fire Chief Scott Wiley retired after 34 Years of Service. Former Deputy Chief Steve Calandra has been announced as the new permanent Fire Chief.

MAINE

Lincoln County Maine Firefighters Recognized for Service, Dedication. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Watertown, MA Firefighter Matthew Callahan passed away on August 20th from occupational cancer.

Retired Methuen, MA Firefighter Keith J. Cormier passed away on August 23rd. CLICK FOR OBITUARY

Former Sherborn, MA Fire Chief Francis A. Heffron has passed away.

MAINE

Freeport Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford E-350/Horton ambulance.

MASSACHUSETTS

Dracut's new E-One MM Tower has completed construction and will be delivered to the department after outfitting at the local dealer.

Holliston Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment and Apparatus for a Ford F/Custom Truck and Body ambulance.

Malden Engine 3 and Engine 4's new E-One have been completed and are being outfitted at the local dealer. Delivery is expected within the coming weeks.

Massport Fire/Rescue has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for a Rosenbauer Commander heavy rescue.

Quincy- Fouts has completed construction of 2 new pumpers for the department built with Spartan cabs. After outfitting locally, they will be delivered to the city and assigned to Engine 3 and Engine 4.

Saugus Fire's new Pierce MM Tower has been completed and will be delivered after outfitting at the local dealer.

CONNECTICUT

Broad Brook in East Windsor recently took delivery of a 2025 Seagrave Marauder 1500/2500/60F for Engine-Tank 139.

Old Saybrook Ambulance has taken delivery of a 2025 Chevy 5500 HD/Horton 4X2 ambulance.

MASSACHUSETTS

Athol Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 3.

Lowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 7.

Newton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 KME Severe Service 1500/750 for Engine 7.

Oxford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 025 Ford F-550/Road Rescue 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Salem Fire Department has purchased a 2023 Dodge 5500/Firematic BRAT demo brush unit with a 300 gallon water tank and 10 gallon foam cell.

Upton Fire Department has placed into service a 1990 KME P-24 1000/600/55F 4x4 as Engine 4. It previously served with the West Virgina ANG 167th Airlift Fire Department.

Woburn Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce stock pumper for Engine 3.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Portsmouth Naval Shipyard has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Saber 1250/600 for Engine 83.

RHODE ISLAND

Union Fire District in South Kingstown has taken delivery of 3 pumpers. Engine 10 is a 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750 with flat roof. Engine 13 is a 2025 Spartan MetroStar 1250/750 with raised room. Engine 22 is a Spartan FC-94 custom 1500/1000.

Woonsocket Fire Department has placed into service a 1992 Simon-Duplex/LTI 110' RMA as Ladder 2. It previously served with the Watertown, CT Fire Department.

VERMONT

Morrisville Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/E-One pumper for Engine 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Revere Acting Fire Chief James Cullen has been appointed as the permanent fire chief.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Northwood, NH Captain Christopher Brown, 42, had participated in forcible entry scenarios with Northwood firefighters before he was stricken. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Charlton Rescue 1's new Spartan/Marion heavy rescue has been completed at the factory and will be delivered after outfitting at the local dealer.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester Fire Department has placed an order with Specialty Vehicles for two (2) Rosenbauer pumpers.

CONNECTICUT

Bradley International Airport has taken delivery of a 2025 Oshkosh Global Striker 3000 - 2000/3000/440F/550DC/50' Snozzle HRET for Rescue 11.

Waterbury Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Gowans-Knight 1500/500 for Engine 11.

MAINE

Lewiston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 5.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Epsom Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Chevy/Wheeled Coach ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Winchester Fire Department recently placed into service a 2025 Ford F-350 4X4 - 300/250 as Brush 1.

CONNECTICUT

Hawleyville Fire District in Newtown has placed an order with Greenwood EV for an E-One custom pumper.

MASSACHUSETTS

Kingston Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a Spartan Metro Star-Gladiator 1500/1000 pumper.

Sterling Fire Department has placed an order with Greenwood EV for a Ford F-550/Horton ambulance.

Wilmington Fire Department has placed an order with New England Fire Equipment for a Spartan S-180 1500/750 pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Manchester-Boston Regional Airport has on order an Oshkosh Striker 3000 ARFF unit. Delivery is expected in December 2025.

CONNECTICUT

Bridgeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-250 with cap for Battalion 1.

Hartford Fire Department has placed into service a 2nd 2024 Spartan/Fouts 1500/1000 as Engine 14. This pumper, along with Engine 10's new Spartan/Fouts, were stock units purchased by the department.

MAINE

South Thomaston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International HV607/E-One 1500/2650 for Tanker 52.

MASSACHUSETTS

Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of Ambulance 1's new 2025 Dodge Ram 5500 ambulance. The 2016 PL Custom body was refurbished and remounted to the new chassis.

Lynnfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1030 for Engine 1.

Phillipston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/Toyne 1500/1000/25F for Engine 3.

Scituate Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Dodge Ram 5500/Life Line 4x4 ambulance for Rescue 1.

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Conway Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1250/1000 for Engine 2.

Milton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 1.

RHODE ISLAND

West Warwick Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 as Engine 1.

U.S. COAST GUARD

The U.S. Coast Guard commissioned its newest cutter, Coast Guard Cutter Earl Cunningham (WPC 1159) on August 11th. The 154' Fast Respnose Cutter will be based out of Kodiak, AK.

The U.S. Coast Guard officially commissioned the USCGC Storis (WAGB 21) in Juneau, Alaska on August 10th. The ship was acquired on December 20, 2024 from Edison Chouest Offshore. The former motor vessel Aiviq was completed in 2012 and is 360' long.

Shrewsbury, MA retired Firefighter Walter Wagner has passed away.

St. Lucie County, FL Firefighter/Paramedic Jarius Hodge, 26, passed away after falling ill on his shift. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MAINE

Mexico Fire Department has placed an order with US Fire Apparatus for a pumper built on a Freightliner M2-112 chassis with a 1500 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and 30 gallon foam tank.

MASSACHUSETTS

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

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Weare Fire Department has on order a Rosenbauer pumper.

RHODE ISLAND

Harmony Fire Department has purchased a Freightliner 2000 gallon stock tanker. Delivery is expected in September.

CONNECTICUT

Burlington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 2.

Hartford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/Fouts 1500/1000 for Engine 10.

MASSACHUSETTS

Berlin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 5500/Wheeled Coach 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Fall River EMS has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E-350/Crestline ambulance for Medic 10.

Fitchburg Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Cyclone 110’ RMA for Ladder 1.

Hanson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Haverhill Fire Department has placed into service a 2010 Pierce Arrow XT 105’ RMA as Ladder 3. It previously served in Lowell as Ladder 4.

Middleborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Fouts Brothers 4x4 1500/300/15F for Squad 1.

Needham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 2000/500 100’ RM Tower for Tower 1.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Hopkington Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Dodge Ram 5500/AEV ambulance for Ambulance 1.

New Boston Fire Department has re-mounted Utility 2's 2006 VRS rescue body to a new 2025 Ford F-550 chassis.

Sanbornton Fire Department has taken delivery of a new brush truck built on a Ford F-550 chassis for Forestry 1.

CONNECTICUT

North Stonington Fire Department and North Stonington Ambulance have transitioned to Quinebaug Valley Dispatch. With this move, their call signs have changed to the following:
Northing Stonington Fire: Station ID: Station 51, H-11 to Engine 151, H-12 to Engine 251, H-13 to Engine-Tank 351, H-14 to Engine 451, H-15 to Ladder 151, H-16 to Squad 51, H-17 to Rescue 151.
North Stonington Ambulance: H-100 to Ambulance 551 and H-101 to Ambulance 651

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Warren-Wentworth Ambulance has ceased operations as of July 2025. Warren and Wentworth will now receive EMS from Plymouth Fire Department.

Plainville, CT Firefighter Raymond Alan Moreau, 60, was struck and killed by a piece of equipment while working at a fire scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Active Duty Boston Firefighter John W. Evans, Jr. of Engine Company 55 passed away from occupational cancer.

Murdo, SD Captain Nick Van Dam, 37, was killed when the tanker he was driving rolled over. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MASSACHUSETTS

Littleton Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Saber 1500/1000 pumper.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Henniker Fire Department has placed an order with Allegiance for a Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000 pumper.

MAINE

Chelsea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-112/E-One 1000/3000 for Tank 2.

MASSACHUSETTS

Kingston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/20A/20B for Engine 1.

Norwell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/PL Custom 4x4 ambulance for Ambulance 7.

Rockland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500-750 for Engine 12.

NEW HAMPSHIRE

Deering Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/Demers ambulance for Ambulance 1.

Manchester Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Rosenbauer Commander Walk-In heavy rescue for Rescue 1.

MASSACHUSETTS

Hingham Fire Department has occupied their new Station 2 located at 335 Lincoln Street.