Ed Harvey is a second generation firefighter with 30 years of experience
Ed has a deep affection for the fire service, it's traditions, and history. This strong connection with the fire service is exhibited in his photography and photojournalism. My photos have been published in the local news media and widely in a variety of fire service trade publications. Additionally Ed uses and shares his images in fire service training classes and via social media.
Ed currently serves as captain at New Marlborough Fire & Rescue and until June of 2020 was the fire chief in Blandford. In New Marlborough his primary duty is training to the firefighters and EMS personnel. He has also coached the muster team for several years leading them in firefighting contests and parades.
Ed and several of his New Marlborough cohorts have restored a 1959 Maxim Fire Engine that has been affectionately dubbed “Mad Maxine”. In 2001 and 2016 Ed was named Firefighter of the Year in New Marlborough.
Ed was offered the position of fire chief for the small town of Blandford in 2014. In this role Ed focused on organizational goals and improvements. In particular he has worked to improve interdepartmental relationships along with the quality of equipment and training the firefighters utilize. The sum of these improvements has shown itself with Blandford taking delivery of a new piece of apparatus for the first time in nearly 20 years! After six years Ed has left Blandford and returned to private sector work.
Ed is a certified Firefighter I/II, Fire Officer I & II, and Instructor I via the Massachusetts Fire Training Council. Ed is a practicing Emergency Medical Technician with New Marlborough.
Ed also has over 25 years of experience in the private security & safety work.
