2025 MUSTER - ALL PEOPLE CHURCH - N. READING
We want to thank everyone who came out despite the wet weather! We had 19 trucks participate in the parade and a total of 22 at the muster. Thank you to All People Church for hosting us on short notice, 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!
2025 Muster Award Winners:
Loyalty To Fire Service Award - Central Mass Sparks Assoc - 2009 Ford
Rehab Canteen Unit
Dedication To Preservation Award -R. Mendez 1971 Maxim F model
"Bantam" Engine
Kid’s Choice Award - J. Ditonno 1927 Maxim B50 Pumper -Ditonno Fire
Participant’s Choice Award - J. McGonagle 1971 Mack CF Aerialscope. Malden MA
Furthest Distance Traveled - In State. - S. Provencher 1989 Maxim F1500 Portsmouth RI Pumper
Furthest Distance Traveled - Out Of State - B. Clark 1982 ALF Century Pumper - Colchester Ct
Newest Apparatus In Service -Town of Wilmington MA 2020 KME Pumper
"Engine 1"
Oldest Apparatus In Service - Town of Andover MA 2005 Pierce Dash 105’ Aerial
"Ladder 2"
Oldest Non-Motorized - R. Tracy 1852 Douglas Hose Cart Marblehead MA
Lee Soderbeck/MAFAA President’s Award - C. Kelly 1966 Pirsch Pumper College Park
Alexander “Sandy” Angus Award/Director’s Choice - D. Boudrow 1984 ALF Century Pumper Lindenwold NJ
Alan R. McDonald Award/Firefighter’s Choice - J. Babcock 1968 Dodge Powerwagon WM30 Groton MA
Norman “Shultzie” Stone Award/Judge’s Choice - J. Morisky 1927 Maxim Stoughton MA Pumper
Joseph A. Klein Award/Photographer’s Choice - D. Boudrow 1971 Maxim S Model Cambridge MA
Robert “Maxim” Beals Award/Favorite Maxim - R. Harris Sr 1971 Maxim S Model Worcester MA
Dan Buckley Award/Oldest Private Motorized - J. Ditonno 1927 Maxim
B50 Pumper
Ray Pope Award/Best Of Show Runner-Up - S. Goldsmith 1930 Ford Chief’s Car
Thomas G. Buckle Award/Best Of Show - J. Crosby - 1969 Crown FireCoach “San Mateo California” Engine
Congratulations to our winners! Looking forward to the next one!
UPCOMING EVENTS
SPAAMFAA Summer National June 18-21st 2025
Andover Firefighters Show n’ Shine - June 21st 5pm-9pm
Andover Firefighters Show n’ Shine - June 21st 5pm-9pm
Independence, MO
Andover Firefighters Show n’ Shine - June 21st 5pm-9pm
Andover Firefighters Show n’ Shine - June 21st 5pm-9pm
Andover Firefighters Show n’ Shine - June 21st 5pm-9pm
Andover, MA
Plaistow Old Home Days Parade - June 21st, 2025
Andover Firefighters Show n’ Shine - June 21st 5pm-9pm
Plaistow Old Home Days Parade - June 21st, 2025
Plaistow NH
Boxborough Fifers Day Parade - June 21st, 2025
Boxborough Fifers Day Parade - June 21st, 2025
Plaistow Old Home Days Parade - June 21st, 2025
Boxborough MA
Danvers MA July 4th Parade
Boxborough Fifers Day Parade - June 21st, 2025
Bourne Ma Fire 100th Celebration July 12th
Danvers MA
Bourne Ma Fire 100th Celebration July 12th
Boxborough Fifers Day Parade - June 21st, 2025
Bourne Ma Fire 100th Celebration July 12th
Bourne MA
Granite State Truck Meet - Aug 16 & 17th 2025
Amoskeag Chapter Fall Parade & Muster - October 4th, 2025
Granite State Truck Meet - Aug 16 & 17th 2025
Barrington, NH
Berkshire Chapter Muster - Sept 20, 2025
Amoskeag Chapter Fall Parade & Muster - October 4th, 2025
Granite State Truck Meet - Aug 16 & 17th 2025
Lee, MA
Amoskeag Chapter Fall Parade & Muster - October 4th, 2025
Amoskeag Chapter Fall Parade & Muster - October 4th, 2025
Amoskeag Chapter Fall Parade & Muster - October 4th, 2025
Concord NH Fire Academy
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.
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 150 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 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 bi-monthly newsletter (The Box Alarm) with a calender of events, for sale section, wanted page plus articles & photos relating to antique fire apparatus
2026 SPAAMFAA SUMMER CONVENTION
August 26th-29th 2026 - MARLBOROUGH, MA
Mark your calendars! MAFAA has been awarded the bid to host the SPAAMFAA Summer Convention in 2026. The host hotel will be the Royal Trade Center - Best Western. Bus trips to area firehouses (including Worcester MA), a tour of Hudson American Military Museum, nightly speaking programs, as well as an on-site Muster highlight the event. More details will be released this spring. Check back here for more details soon!
* Hotel Booking Link will not be active until November 2025 *
Room Rates will be $149/night (double occupancy)
For planning purposes : Marlborough Massachusetts is approx. 40 miles from Boston (BOS-Logan Airport) or 22 miles from Worcester (ORH -Worcester Regional) The host hotel is located at 181 Boston Post Rd West, just off Rt495 Exit 63B (Rt20 West)