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2020 MAINE APPARATUS DELIVERIES

Arundel, ME Engine 44- 2020 Ferrara Cinder 1500/1000/30F
Bangor, ME Engine 1- 2020 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750
Bar Harbor, ME ENgine 5- 2020 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000
Boothbay Harbor, ME Engine 3- 2020 International/E-One 1500/500/30A 4X4
Casco, ME Ambulance 2- 2019 Ford F-550 4X4/Horton ambulance
Castine, ME Tanker 1- 2020 International HV607/Midwest Fire 1000/3000
Cranberry Isles, ME Tanker- 2020 International HV607 4×2/E-One PM100 Vacuum pump/2500 gal
Cumberland, ME Tower 107- 2020 Pierce Velocity-Ascendant 1500/300/100' MM Tower
Dedham-Lucerne, ME Tanker 373- 2020 Freightliner 114SD/Spartan 1500/2500
Farmington, ME Engine 1- 2020 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750
Harrington, Maine Tanker 4- 2020 International HV607/Metalfab 1250/3000
Harrison, ME Engine 2- 2019 Freightliner/HME Ahrens Fox 1500/3000
Jay, ME Engine 1- 2020 Freightliner M2-112/E-One 2000/3000/30F
Lisbon, ME Engine 7- 2019 Pierce Enforcer 1500/1000/CAFS
Litchfield, ME Engine 67- 2020 Pierce Saber 1500/1000
Milford, ME Engine 802- 2020 Freightliner M2-112/E-One 1500/2000/F
Milo, ME Engine 1325- 2020 International HV607/E-One 1250/2500
Oakland, ME Rescue 4- 2020 Ford F-550/Greenwood 4X4 light rescue
Old Town, ME Ambulance 379- 2020 Ford/PL Custom ambulance
Rumford, ME Tanker 5- 2019 Freightliner/2020 Midwest Fire 1000/2000
Portland, ME Medcu 4- 2020 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance
Sabattus, ME Engine 2- 2020 Pierce Saber stock pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. It replaces Engine 2's 1991 Ford C8000.
Sebago, ME Tank 2- 2020 International HV607/E-One 750/3000
Standish, ME Rescue- 2019 Ford E-450/Wheeled Coach ambulance
Waterboro, ME Engine 2- 2020 E-One Typhoon 1500/1000
West Bath, ME Engine 8- 2020 E-One Typhoon 1500/750/30F
Westbrook, ME Engine- 2020 E-One Typhoon 1500/780/30F
Winslow, ME Engine 7- 2020 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750/CAFS
Winslow, ME Ladder 7- 2020 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant PUC 1500/500/107' RMA
York Beach, ME Rescue 1- 2019 Ford F-550/E-One 1000/285/15F




2020 MAINE NEWS

Maine- Rumford and Mexico consider joint fire station. CLICK FOR ARICLE. Posted in February.

Maine- 20 departments to receive gas detection equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Maine- volunteer shortages and spotty radio signals plague Maine fire departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Albion, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $18,857.14 for large diameter fire hose.

Albion, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $18,857.14 for large diameter fire hose.

Anson, Maine Fire Department- receives donated 1992 pumper from Newbury, Mass. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Auburn, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $101,481.82 for health and cancer screenings, 2 protective gear washers and 2 – protective gear dryers.

Auburn, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $101,481.82 for health and cancer screenings, 2 protective gear washers and 2 – protective gear dryers.

Augusta, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Roger Audette is set to retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Augusta, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Roger Audette will be retiring after 27 years with the department. Posted in December.

Bangor, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $99,728.35 for mobile and portable radios.

Bangor, Maine Fire Department- Firefighter Sherman Mason has retired after 32 years of service. Posted in January.

Bangor, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $99,728.35 for mobile and portable radios.

Berwick, Maine Fire Department- has moved into their new fire station located at 3 Public Safety Way. Posted in November.

Biddeford, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $25,520.00 for firefighter personal escape devices.

Biddeford, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $25,520.00 for firefighter personal escape devices.

Brunswick, Maine Fire Department- nudges along new fire station plan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Buckfield, Maine Fire Department- has received a $3,040 grant from the state Department of Agriculture, Conservation & Forestry that will be used to purchase new hose, coats and hose jackets. Posted in January.

Caribou, Maine- residents and councilors discuss future of Caribou EMS. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Carrabassett Valley, Maine Fire Department- construction has been completed on the new Mountain Fire Station, located at 5002 Backburn Way. An open house is scheduled for November 28th. Posted in November.

Casco, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $69,788.57 for an air compressor – air refill system.

Dedham, Maine Fire Department- has been awarded a Federal grant in the amount of $158,809.52 for firefighter breathing apparatus.

East Millinocket, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Les Brown is retiring after 43 years of service. Posted in August.

Eddington, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $65,055.45 – REGIONAL grant award for vehicle extrication training for 5 fire departments.

Eddington, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $20,476.19 for a protective gear washer & dryer.

Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Richard Tupper has announced he will retire in January with nearly 35 years of service. Posted in September.

Fairfield, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $125,240.00 for firefighter breathing apparatus.

Falmouth, Maine Fire Department- consultant recommends closing Foreside Fire Station and hiring more firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Falmouth, Maine Fire Department- sees support for 1.3 million dollar staffing plan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Fort Fairfield, Maine Fire Department- approves funds to purchase a used ladder truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Fort Fairfield, Maine Fire Department- has taken over the ambulance service for the community. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Fort Fairfield, Maine Fire Department- has appointed Deputy Chief Timothy Browning as the new Fire Chief. Posted in September.

Fort Fairfield, Maine Fire Department- 15 year old accused of stealing and crashing fire department vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Fryeburg, Maine Fire Department- has purchased a 2009 Ferrara Intruder 1750/1050. It previously served with a department in Texas. Posted in January.

Fryeburg, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $15,723.43 for firefighter training.

Gardiner, Maine Fire Department- has appointed Interim Fire Chief Rick Sieberg as the permanent Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Goodwin Mills, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 2006 Ford F-550/Toyne 500/200 for Forestry 87. Posted in June.

Gorham, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Robert Lefebvre has retired after 36 years of service. Posted in June.

Gorham, Maine Fire Department- will be re-numbering their apparatus. The changes are:
Engine 5 (1999 Spartan) will become Engine 3
Tank 1 (2018 Ferrara Cinder) will become Tank 5
Tank 2 (2014 International) will become Tank 4
Tank 3 (2000 International) will become Tank 6
Forestry 1 (1985 AM General) will become Forestry 3
Ladder 1 (2018 Ferrara) will become Ladder 2
Squad 1 (2010 HME/Ferrara) will become Rescue 2
Hazmat 2 (2006 Spartan) will become Hazmat 1
Rescue 1 (2017 Ford F650) will become Ambulance 1
Rescue 2 (2019 Chevy 5500) will become Ambulance 2
Rescue 3 (2008 Chevy) will Become Ambulance 3
Posted in December

Hancock, Maine Fire Department- has acquired a 2005 Freightliner/E-One 1250/1000/20F and assigned it as Engine 4. Posted in May.

Harpswell, Neck, Maine- Firefighter loses home in fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Harrison, Maine Fire Department- Lakes Region Fire Apparatus has completed the refurbishment of the 2006 Ford F-550 Wildland CAFS 250/400/20A/20B. Posted in February.

Harrison, Maine Fire Department- annonymous person donates funds for extrication equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Hiram, Maine Fire Department- 83 year old fire truck still going strong. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Holden, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $113,333.33 for firefighter breathing apparatus

Hope, Maine Fire Department- funds approved to repair one of the town's two fire trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Jay, Maine Fire Department- to try on-call system for weekdays. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Kennebunk, Maine Fire Department- hopes to fire 8 more firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Kennebunk, Maine Fire Department- purchases Tesla command vehicle in effort to go green. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Kennebunk, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 1995 Mack MR/Ranger rescue as Squad 5. It previously served in West Boylston, Mass. Posted in August.

Kittery, Maine Fire Department- proposes selling former fire station property and using funds to expand current fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Kittery, Maine Fire Department- former Engine 5's 2004 Pierce has returned from being refurbished and has been reassigned as Engine 1. Posted in May.

Lebanon, Maine Fire Department- has named Volunteer Chief Kurk Flynn of Newport Center VT as the Fire Chief in Lebanon. Posted in August.

Levant, Maine Fire Department- $2.5 millon bond fails at town meeting that would have purchased new apparatus and equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Liberty, Maine- municipality considers taking over volunteer ambulance association that will dissolve later this year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Littleton, Maine Fire Department- receives new vehicle with FEMA grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Livermore Falls, Maine Fire Department- options sought for replacing ladder truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Maine State Fire Training Academy- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $228,878.76 for firefighting equipment and training props.

Milbridge, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Peter Sawyer has retired after 61 (yes 61) years of service. Posted in October.

Mount Desert, Maine Fire Department- funds approved for new fire station concept plan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Mount Desert, Maine Fire Department- new fire station plan put on hold. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Newport, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $15,140.95 for a protective gear washer and dryer.

Nobleboro, Maine Fire Department- members elect new fire chief and deputy chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Norridgewock, Maine Fire Department- voters agree to hire two full-time firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Norridgewock, Maine Fire Department- hires first full time firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Northeast Harbor, Maine Fire Department- new fire station proposal on hold. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Norridgewock, Maine Fire Department- has added 2 full-time Firefighter/EMT positions. Posted in July.

Norway, Maine Fire Department- to purchase new command vehicle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Oakland, Maine Fire Department- Deputy Chief Hardy Taylor has retired after 60 years of service. Posted in January.

Oakland, Maine Fire Department- has opened and occupied their new Station 1 and will hold a public open house on April 25th. The old station will be demolished to make a parking area for the new fire, police, and town hall buildings. Posted in February.

Old Orchard, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $47,143.50 for wellness & fitness program & equipment.

Orrington, Maine Fire Department- has moved into their new fire station at 271 Center Drive. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Paris, Maine Fire Department- retired Chief returns to the department as deputy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Penobscot, Maine Fire Department- bike ride held to benefit firefighter with ALS. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Portland, Maine Fire Department- promotes Angela Calvo to Division Chief of Emergency Medical Services and Training. She is the first female in the department's history to be promoted to the rank of Division Chief. Posted in July.

Portland, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $216,600.00 for wellness & fitness training.

Portland, Maine Fire Department- Ladder 4's 2000 Pierce Dash has returned to the department after being refurbished by Pierce. Posted in August.

Portland, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 2020 Ford Expedition for the shift Deputy (Car 5). Posted in December.

Randolph, Maine Fire Department- officials announce plan for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE - NOTE- you have to allow ads in order to view this article. Posted in August.

Sabattus, Maine Fire Department- has hired Troy Cailler to be the new Fire Chief. He previously served with the Lewiston Fire Department and co-runs the Tri-County Training Association. Posted in March.

Scarborough, Maine Fire Department- Oak Hill Fire Companies have moved into their new quarters at 275 Route 1, which is the new Public Safety Building. Posted in May.

Skowhegan, Maine- voters to use ranked choice voting for decision on new fire and police stations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

South Portland, Maine Fire Department- Cash Corner Fire Station demolished to make way for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

South Portland, Maine Fire Department- new Cash Corner Station is on time and on budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Veazie, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $34,352.38 for a cardiac monitor – defibrillator.

Wells, Maine Fire Department- the new Station 2 has been opened and is occupied. It is located on North Berwick Road next to the town garage. The new station replaces both the High Pine and Wells Branch stations, which are now closed. Posted in December.

Wesley, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 1989 Pemfab/Ranger 1500/1000. It had previously served with the Richmond-Carolina Fire Department in Rhode Island. Posted in April.

Windham/Gorham, Maine- has purchased a 2000 Ferrara Inferno 1500/400/75' RMA that will serve both departments. It previously served in Cumberland and replaces a 2003 E-One tower that has been permanently removed from service. Posted in November.

Winslow, Maine Fire Department- the fire department has begun providing BLS ambulance service with a GMC ambulance that was recently purchased. Delta Ambulance will provide ALS and ambulance back-up. Posted in July.

Winslow, Maine Fire Department- seeks to purchase another ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Winslow, Maine Fire Department- has received a Federal grant in the amount of $97,904.76 for firefighter breathing apparatus.

Winthrop, Maine Fire Department- four sets of father/son firefighters define service to community. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Wiscasset, Maine- processions honors firefighter that passed away from 9/11 related cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

York Beach, ME Fire Department- Captain Mark Gay has retired after 48 (yes 48) years of service. Posted in June.




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