On May 19, 1780, mid-day turned to night in New England.

On September 22, 1906, the Boston Fire Department started an experiment with a motor chemical engine that was built by the American-LaFrance

New England was the home of many early builders of motor fire apparatus. Among the earliest was D.E. McCann & Sons.

On the evening of Thursday, February 20, 2003 100 concert goers perished in a tragic fire.

Boston’s Fallen Chief: William T. Cheswell

In the Summer of 1947, Maine experienced the worst forest fires in the history of New England.