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05/26/2026

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05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we hope you are enjoying time with your friends and family. Remember and honor those who gave their last full measure of devotion in defense of our freedom. 🇺🇸

05/24/2026

Enter for your chance to win some great items for an even greater cause.

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On Friday May 15th, the fire and explosion at the Robbins Mill changed the face of the fire service in Waldo County forever.

The repercussions of the loss of Morrill Firefighter Andrew Cross, along with the injuries sustained by members of the Searsmont Fire Dept, Searsmont EMS, Belmont Fire, Montville Fire, Lincolnville Fire and Appleton Fire Departments will be felt for years to come.

We have put together a fundraiser to benefit these firefighters and their families who have been affected. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Brothers & Sisters from the Searsmont Mill Fire & Explosion, we will be making the donations to one of the established funds.

Our vendor friends have come through with amazing donations including: a leather fire helmet courtesy of Bergeron Protective Clothing; a composite helmet courtesy of Fire Tech & Safety; a Piglet tool from THE PIG - Forcible Entry Tool; a Lock X-Traction Tool, FSV Hook and Halligan Style Forcible Entry tool all from Council Tool; a Phenix TL2 leather helmet from Granite State Fire Helmets llc; a custom leather radio strap from Campfire Leather; custom leather goods from 190 Leatherworks, LLC; two different rechargeable hand lights courtesy of the Brand Company Inc; a prize pack from Taylor's Tins; a prize pack from the Notorious Fire Co; a set of custom co****le boards from 1st-in Grafix; a custom hand-painted helmet front from Custom Helmet Shields; a custom helmet front from the The Hose Shop Custom Handmade “Boston” style Helmet Shields; a prize pack from National Fire Radio; a RAM Monitor and stacked tips from Elkhart Brass; and swag packs from the New England FOOLS including a conference pass to the 2027 Northeastern Fire Summit in Wells Maine in March of 2027. More prizes to follow!

Tickets are $75/ea, with a total of 250 tickets being sold. Winners will be drawn when all tickets are sold, and each ticket is eligible to win more than once. Venmo is , PayPal is newenglandfoolspresident@gmail.com. Please put your phone or email in the comments when you purchase.

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05/24/2026

Rest easy brother Kilduff. Your family, and the entire BFD, are in our thoughts.

RFB-KTF

Last night, the Boston Fire Department and our entire fire service family suffered a devastating loss with the passing of Rescue 2 firefighter Bobby Kilduff while battling a fire in Dorchester.

Bobby was more than just a firefighter. He was a Marine Corps veteran, a dedicated union brother, a proud Boston firefighter for 24 years, and a man who spent his life serving others. Born in 1972, Bobby responded to thousands of incidents over his career with Rescue Company 2, one of the busiest companies in the city. He understood the danger of this job and faced it head-on every single tour.

But beyond the helmet and turnout gear, Bobby was a father first. He loved his children more than anything in this world. Whether it was family trips to Disney, time spent together, or simply being there for them, his children were his pride and joy.

Bobby also cared deeply about the union and the brotherhood of the fire service, following in the footsteps of his father, who dedicated his own life to the profession before tragically losing his battle with occupational cancer years ago. We pray Bobby is now reunited with his dad and watching over his children, his family, and all of us still answering the call.

This loss is hitting hard. It reminds every firefighter and every family connected to this profession just how dangerous this job truly is. We all know the risks, but sometimes life changes in an instant and brings that reality crashing back home.

Please keep Bobby’s family, friends, fellow firefighters, and the members of Local 718 and the Professional Fire Fighters of Massachusetts in your prayers during this incredibly difficult time.

Rest easy, brother.
You served your city with honor and courage.
You will never be forgotten.

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05/22/2026

A member of the 719 FOOLS in Colorado sustained major injuries on his way to work Sunday morning. Please help in his recovery if you are able.

KTF

Ken Bradley is a lieutenant with Berthoud Fire and is well-known in the fire community as… Kelly Fischer needs your support for Support Ken Bradley’s Recovery

05/16/2026

During this unimaginable tragedy, our thoughts and prayers are with the family and friends of brother Cross, the Morrill Fire Department, the greater Maine Fire service and the New England FOOLS.

Please continue to keep those who are still recovering in your thoughts and offer them your support.

RFB-KTF

Augusta – The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner has identified the firefighter killed in the line of duty in yesterday’s Searsmont explosion as 27-year-old Morrill Firefighter Andrew Cross. State Fire Marshal Shawn Esler said, “Our deepest sympathies, thoughts, and prayers are with the firefighter’s family, loved ones, and colleagues during this devastating time.

The Maine State Police will assist with the honorable transfer this morning from the Medical Examiner’s Office at 34 Hospital Street. The procession will travel along Route 3 to Risposta’s Funeral Home in Belfast. Further information on funeral arrangements and memorial services will be shared as details become available.

05/14/2026

We are 4 months out from the 2026 FOOLS INTERNATIONAL CONVENTION. Get registered today at www.foolsinternational.com

05/12/2026

FDNY's Captain Mike Dugan, seen here hanging the American Flag at Ground Zero, will be the Keynote Speaker at the 2026 FOOLS International Convention, hosted by the Muddy River FOOLS, in St. Louis. Come and join us September 14-18 as we commemorate the 25th anniversary of 9-11.

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05/10/2026

Happy Mother’s Day to all the FOOLS mothers and mothers of FOOLS! Thanks for all you do 💕

05/10/2026

CONVENTION UPDATE: Only 9 spots left for the Dinges 500. Get registered today at www.foolsinternational.com