SPAAMFAA SUMMER 2026 WHAT An EVENT!
August 29th 2026 - Marlborough _ Best Western Royal Plaza Trade Hotel
We at MAFAA wish to thank everyone who came out to support the chapter at this years Summer Conference! We hosted over 80 apparatus from 8 states and over 200 registered guests! Both bus trips were sold out and our speakers were outstanding. Special thanks to Eric Fellows, Joe Mokrisky, John Gasper, and last but not least Michael Boynton. Stay tuned for photos and list of winners from the Saturday Muster!
In MEMORIAM
Richard Cutts - Sept 27, 1952- February 24, 2026
We regret to inform you of the passing of long time member Richard Cutts.
Rick was a active in the fire service community, a fire alarm operator for the City of Lynn for 25 years and also an active part of the Boston Sparks, Box 41 and Box 52 Fire Buff Associations.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Brockton Fire Cruise Night September 12th
Brockton , MA
Bridgewater National Night Out September 17th
Bridgewater , MA
Berkshire Chapter Show September 19th
Lee , MA
NH Chapter Show October 3rd
Concord, NH
Boston Fire Prevention Day October 10th
Boston Fire Prevention Day October 10th
S Boston , MA
Medfield Parade October 17th
Boston Fire Prevention Day October 10th
Medfield , MA
2026 MUSTER - AWARD WINNERS
We want to thank everyone who came out on this beautiful day. ! We had 24 vehicles participate in this year's muster. Thank you to All People Church for again hosting us, Wilmington Police and Wilmington Fire for assistance with the parade, and all the vendors, apparatus owners, and the public for your continued support of our organization! We hope to see many more trucks at Summer National in Marlborough.
2026 Muster Award Winners:
Kid’s Choice Award- J. McGonagle 1971 Mack CF Aerialscope. Malden MA
Tom Hooker / Hard Luck Award - Bud Harris - Maxim Pumper (fuel pump issues!)
Furthest Distance Traveled - B. Clark 1982 ALF Century Pumper - Colchester Ct
Oldest Department Owned - Town of Andover MA 2005 Pierce Dash 105’ Aerial
"Ladder 2"
Oldest Non-Motorized - B. Anderson Jr - 1903 Howe Hand Tub - Wilmington MA
Lee Soderbeck/MAFAA President’s Award - B. Galvin - 1974 Mack CF600 Pumper - N Reading Eng 7
Alexander “Sandy” Angus Award/Dedication to Preservation - J. Crosby- 1969 Crown Firecoach - San Mateo E-127
Alan R. McDonald Award/-Best in Service - Town of Middleton MA 2026 KME Pumper
"Engine 1"
Norman “Shultzie” Stone Award/Judge’s Choice - Lexington Ma Fire - 2007 Checvy 5500 Kodiak -Forestry 1
Joseph A. Klein Award/Photographer’s Choice - J. McGonagle 1971 Mack CF Aerialscope. Malden MA
Robert “Maxim” Beals Award/Favorite Maxim - S. Provencher - 1975 Maxim Pumper Wareham MA
Dan Buckley Award/Oldest Private Motorized - S. Goldsmith 1927 Reo Pumper
Joseph Kelly McGonnell Award - Cleanest Apparatus- D. Boudrow - 1984 ALF Century - Lindenwold NJ Engine
All People Church Favorite Apparatus- R. Harris Sr 1971 Maxim S Model Worcester MA
Ray Pope Award/Best Of Show Runner-Up -J. Ditonno 1927 Maxim B50 Pumper -Ditonno Fire
Thomas G. Buckle Award/Best Of Show -W. DeCost - 1942 Ford /American LaFrance -Breezy Hill F.D.
Congratulations to all our winners! Looking forward to the National in August!
About MAFAA
The Massachusetts Antique Fire Apparatus Association Inc. (MAFAA) was founded as a local group in early 1977, a local chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Appreciation of Antique Motorized Fire Apparatus in America (SPAAMFAA) located in Syracuse, New York. MAFAA is now a registered 501(c)3 Non-Profit Charitable Organization.
The purpose of this the organization is to promote and preserve antique motorized fire apparatus. HOWEVER, YOU DO NOT NEED TO OWN APPARATUS TO BELONG! We welcome anyone with an interest in the history of the fire service! Currently, we have approximately 100 members. It is open to all upon application to the Board of Directors.
Annual Dues are $20 for an active member, family memberships ($20 for the first member and $5 for each additional member), $50 for an Affiliate (fire department, museum or groups) and $300 for life membership.
A general monthly meeting is held bi-monthly on the first Sunday of every month (excluding summer months) at a different location throughout the eastern part of the state.
An Annual Fire Apparatus Parade, show and flea market is held in June. We publish a quarterly newsletter (The Box Alarm) with a calendar of events, for sale section, wanted page plus articles & photos relating to antique fire apparatus. We always welcome and encourage member submissions.