Albion Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner 114SD/Midwest Fire 1500/3000 for Tank 4. Posted in December.

Auburn, Maine Fire Department- had taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer for Engine 3. It features a 1750 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Posted in June.

Bangor, Maine Fire Department- recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford E-450/PL Custom Medallion ambulance for Rescue 1. Rescue 1's 2019 ambulance has been reassigned to Rescue 6. Rescue 6's 2017 ambulance has been reassigned to Rescue 2, with the former Rescue 2 being retired.

Brownfield, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of an HME Ahrens-Fox Mini EVO built on a 2020 Ford F-550 chassis. It features a Hale, 1500 GPM pump, 400 gallons of water, and a Hydraulic Driven 160 CFM CAF system. It has been assigned to Engine 1, replacing a 1988 International. Posted in January.

Denmark, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 International MV607/E-One two-door pumper. The new unit features a Cummins L9 350HP motor, Allison EVS 3000 Transmission, Hale DSD 1500 GPM Pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Posted in July.

Eliot Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Smeal Custom Top-Mount Pumper for Engine 3. It features a Smeal Sirius II MFD chassis with 10" raised roof and Cummins L9-450hp motor, Waterous CXSC20 1500 GPM pump and Waterous Aquis 3 Dual foam system, 1000 gallon water tank, 20 gallon class B and 10 gallon class A foam cells. Posted in November.

Freeport, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Dodge Ram 5500/Braun Ambulance for Ambulance 5.

Friendship, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a Ford F-550/E-One 4X4 light rescue for Utility 5. Features include: diesel engine, automatic transmission, aluminum wheels, rear cab storage for Fire/EMS gear, 12 volt and 110 power, and 4 SCBA brackets enclosed ZICO storage bags to ensure a clean cab environment. Other features include a rear back up camera, Hale 1500 GPM pump, de-rated for 1250GPM for extended longevity, Hale Class A foam system, 300 gallons of water, 30 gallons of foam. Posted in March.

Hallowell, Maine Fire Department- has purchased a stock/demo Pierce pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. It will be designated Engine 4 and will replace Engine 1's 1987 Ford C/E-One 1250/750. Posted October 2021.

Hampden, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 289. Posted in August.

Island Falls EMS has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford E-350 7.3L Gas/Crestline ambulance for Ambulance 828. Posted in December.

LifeFlight of Maine- recently acquired a 2020 Agusta 109SP twin engine helicopter (N901XM) for LifeFlight 2. Posted in March.

Lincolnville, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a new 2020 International HV607/E-One pumper for Engine 4. It features a stainless steel body, Waterous 1250 GPM pump, 1000 gallons of water, and CLass One Class A Foam system with 30 gallon tank. Posted in February.

Naples, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 8. Posted in July.

Portland, Maine Fire Department- city's spending plan calls for two new pumpers and a new ladder truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Rumford, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2020 Spartan ER demo pumper for Engine 2. It is equipped with a Darley LDM 1750 GPM pump and Pro Poly 750 gallon water tank. It also features a Foam Pro 2001 foam system with 20 gallon tank. Posted in January.

Saco, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Ferrara Cinder 1500 GPM, 1000 water, 50 foam for Engine 7. It replaces Engine 8's 1999 HME/Ferrara. Posted in March.

Sanford, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/20F for Engine 1. Posted in April.

Scarborough, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer stainless steel pumper with 1500 GPM pump. It will be assigned to Engine 4 and replaces a 1989 E-One. Posted in May.

Shapleigh Fire has placed into service a 2022 Ford F-450/Kimtek brush truck as Forestry 1. Posted in November.

The Smithfield Fire Department recently placed into service a 2021 International/Deep South 3000 gallon tanker as Engine 3. Posted in December.

St. George, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens-Fox 4X4 1500/400/15F for Engine 2. Posted in March.

Unity, Maine Fire Department- recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 100. Posted in May.

Vassalboro, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Freightliner M2-106/E-One pumper for Engine 15. Features include a 360HP Cummins L9 motor, Allison EVS-3000 transmission, 1500 GPM Hale pump, 1000 gallon UPF water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. Posted in August.

Waterville, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2020 Rosenbauer 101' Cobra aerial platform for Tower 1. It also features a 2000 GPM pump, 400 gallon water tank and 20 gallon Class A foam cell. Posted in February.

York Beach, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 E-One Typhoon w/ 1250 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank for Engine 3. Posted in May.

York, Maine Ambulance- has placed into service a 2021 Ford E-450/Osage ambulance as Ambulance 3. Posted in August.

Belfast, Maine Fire Department- recently purchased a 2006 Chevy 5500 4x4 / S&S 500/400. Posted in April.

Canton, Maine Fire Department- Engine 4 has been assigned a 2009 Spartan / Toyne 1500/750 Rescue Pumper. Posted in April.

Chesterville, Maine Fire Department- recently purchased a 2010 International / E-One 1250/1800 tanker. Posted in April.

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Fire Department- fire officials look for options in replacing 1993 ladder truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Fire Department- follow up: Special Town Meeting scheduled for February 3rd to vote on $1.4 million, which would fund a new ladder, new air packs and partially fund a new pumper. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Dixfield, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 2009 Ferrera 2000/500/75’ RMA ladder truck for Ladder 32. Posted in April.

Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 2012 Pierce Arrow 1500/300/100’ RM tower ladder. Posted in April.

Dresden, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 2020 International/Deep South tanker with 1500 GPM pump and 2500 gallon tank. Posted in April.

Eustis, Maine Fire Department- has purchased a 2006 Rosenbauer 4X4 rescue pumper. No further details available. Posted in June.

Fort Fairfield, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 2012 Sutphen 2000/300/100’ Tower. Posted in April.

Georgetown, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 1998 HME / Central States 1250/750 pumper. Posted in April.

Gray, Maine Fire Department- recently placed into service a 2020 Ford F-350 4X4 as Utility 46 and a new 2020 John Deery ATV w/ 80 gallon skid unit as ATV 1. Posted in March.

Gray, Maine Fire Department- has re-mounted the 2016 Braun ambulance body from the 2016 Ford chassis to a new 2021 Ford F-550 4X4 chassis. Posted in July.

Lebanon, Maine Fire Department- has purchased former Hopkinton, NH’s Engine 2, a 1995 Simon Duplex/Valley 1500/1000. It will be designated Engine 143. Posted in January.

Lincoln, Maine Fire Department- recently placed into service a 2001 Ford F-550 / E-One 750/300. Posted in April.

Livermore Falls, Maine Fire Department- has purchased a 1997 E-One 95' tower that had served with the Jackson Fire District in NJ. The unit will replace a 1988 E-One 100' RMA that has been out of service since 2019. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Manchester, Maine Fire Department- has acquired a 2008 HME 1871 / Hensel 1250/1100/Foam. It was government suprplus from a US Airbase in Germany and has been designated Engine 11. Posted in June.

North Haven, Maine Fire Department- has acquired a 2008 Ford F-250 4x4 brush truck and 2004 International/Steele 350/2000 tanker. Posted in April.

Phillips, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 2005 KME 1000/1000 Rescue Pumper. Posted in April.

Presque Isle, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 2012 Freightliner / Deep South 1500/2500 tanker. Posted in April.

Presque Isle Fire seeks new ambulance in new budget. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Waterville, Maine Fire Department- has sent Engine 2's 2007 Ferrara Intruder II 1500/1000/30F out to be refurbished. It will return with the new gray/red color scheme. Posted in June.

Albion, ME Fire Department- has been awarded a federal share of $627,385.45 for Mobile Radios, Portable Radios and Pagers. This is a Regional Award also benefitting Waterville, Belgrade, China Village, Clinton, Fairfield-Benton, Madison, Oakland, South China, Winslow and Sidney ME Fire Departments

Alfred, Maine Fire Department- the department shuts down due to COVID-19 outbreak. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Augusta, Maine Fire Department- names David Groder as new Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Bangor, Maine Fire Department- upgrades radio system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Biddeford, Maine Fire Department- Assistant Chief Paul LaBrecque has retired after 42 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Biddeford, ME Fire Department- has been awarded a federal share of $285,304.55 for Rapid Intervention Air Packs and Firefighter Breathing Apparatus

Brewer, ME Fire Department – has been awarded a federal share of $69,142.86 for a Breathing Air Compressor

Brunswick, Maine Fire Department- city council approves contract for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

Clinton moves forward with new fire/police station, but not rushing things. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Durham, Maine Fire Department- has appointed Rob Tripp as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Easton, ME Fire Department- has been awarded a federal share of $5,958.10 for Facepieces for Firefighter Breathing Masks

Eddington, Maine Fire Department- hires 3rd full-time firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Eddington, ME Fire Department– has been awarded a federal share of $24,523.81 for Wildland Firefighting Turnout Gear

Eddington, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Jim Ellis has retired after 40 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Richard Tupper has retired after 35 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- hires Scott Guillerault as new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- Deputy Fire Chief Gary Saunders to retire after 25 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Fairfield holds ceremony for long planned fire training facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Farmington, Maine Fire Department- fire chief to resign in November. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Maine- Farmington Fire Department names new interim fire chief as Chief Terry Bell retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

Georgetown, ME Fire Department- has been awarded a federal share of $36,000 for Vehicle Extrication Equipment

Gorham, Maine Fire Department- Ken Fickett, a 47-year veteran with the department, has been named as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Gorham, ME Fire Department- has been awarded a federal share of $93,333.33 for Vehicle Exhaust Removal Systems

Kennebunk, Maine- to hire 8 new first responders after being awarded grant funding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Kittery, Maine Fire Department- donation in son's memory helps fire department purchase a rescue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Lewiston, Maine Fire Department- opens new fire station on North Temple Street. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Lewiston, Maine Fire Department- Brian Stockdale resigns as fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Lewiston Fire and Police name new chiefs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE.

LifeFlight of Maine- a look inside the brand new helicopters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Lincolnville/Camden, Maine- Committee recommends slow steps toward EMS regional service; establishes corps of first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Litchfield, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Stan Labbe to retired after 55 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Littleton, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Dwight Cowperthwaite set to retire after 40 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Livermore Falls, Maine Fire Department- has appointed Deputy Fire Rescue Chief Scott Shink as Interim Fire Chief. Posted in July.

Massasoit Engine Company (Damariscotta, Maine)- recently restored an 1898 Rumsey hose cart. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Mexico, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Richard Jones retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Milford, Maine Fire Department- receives new rescue boat courtesy of Firehouse Subs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

Milford, Maine Fire Department- plans to purchase their own ambulance and begin transporting patients. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Mount Desert, Maine Fire Department- Fire-EMS building plan going to the voters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Mount Desert, Maine Fire Department- ambulance service pays for fire station renovations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

New Castle, ME long time fire chief Clayton V. Huntley Jr. passed away from cancer at the age of 69. The department has re-named the fire station in his honor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April.

New Gloucester, Maine Fire Department- names Jon Kiernan as new Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

North Lakes Region, Maine- new "snowbulance" will help first responders reach remote patients. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

Orono, ME Fire Department– has been awarded a federal share of $43,479.15 for Firefighter Wellness & Fitness equipment

Portland, Maine Fire Department- Engine 11 had been temporarily moved to the Munjoy Hill station while their quarters are being renovated. Posted in May.

Presque Isle, Maine Fire Department- received Federal grant for COVID-19 supplies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Rockland, Maine Fire Department- receives Federal grant for COVID-19 supplies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Rockport, Maine Fire Department- Select Board to review design and cost of new West Rockport fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July.

Rumford, Maine Fire Department- fire chief recommends billing for services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

Rumford, Maine Fire Department- voters authorize land purchase for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June.

Saco, Maine Fire Department- fire chief named Maine's Fire Chief of the Year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Sanford, Maine Fire Department- pumper hit by vehicle while at an incident scene. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Scarborough, Maine Fire Department- fire chief set to retire after 46 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September.

Sidney, Maine Fire Department- fire chief awarded Spirit of America tribute. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Skowhegan, Maine Fire Department- signs mutual aid agreement with Oakland. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January.

South Portland, Maine Fire Department- firefighters play in 4th annual checking for charity hockey tournament. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

South Portland, Maine Fire Department- new fire station set to open in May. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March.

South Portland, Maine Fire Department- set to unveil new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May.

Accolades for South Portland's new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December.

South Thomaston, ME Fire Department– has been awarded a federal share of $ 53,809.52 for a Vehicle Exhaust Removal System

Van Burren, Maine Fire Department- applies for grant to replace fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Vassalboro Fire fundraising for life-saving equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Warren Fire Department receives Spirit of America award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November.

Waterboro, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 E-One 1500/500/100' RMA for Ladder 3. Posted in September.

Westbrook, Maine Fire Department- receives Federal grant for COVID-19 supplies. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Westbrook, Maine- radio system upgrade does away with dead spots. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August.

Westbrook, Maine Fire Department- fire chief to step down to return to the line. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October.

Windham, Maine Fire Department- local dealership donates hovercraft to fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Windham, Maine Fire Department- renovations and construction on the addition of headquarters had begun. Apparatus has been relocated to the other stations with the staffed apparatus running out of the South Windham Station. Posted in June.