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Albion Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner 114SD/Midwest Fire 1500/3000 for Tank 4. Posted in January. Baileyville Fire Department has aquired a 2005 E-One Cyclone II 2000/750 for Engine 3. It had previously served in Orchard Beach, MD (Anne Arundel County) as Engine 112. Posted in August. Bangor Fire looks to buy used fire truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Bangor Fire Department has taken delivery of their 2022 Ford E-450/PL Custom re-mounted ambulance. The 2016 body was removed from the chassis, refurbished and re-mounted to a new 2022 Ford chassis. It previously was assigned to Rescue 4, but not sure at this time if it will stay as Rescue 4 or be reassigned. Posted in November. Bradford Fire Department has acquired a 1993 HME/3D 1250/1000 for Engine 171. The unit had previously served in Middlebury, VT as Engine 1. Brewer Fire Department gets new recue boat. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September. Brunswick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 International/E-One pumper tanker for Tank 2. Features include: Cummins L9 450 HP engine, Allison EVS automatic transmission, Hale 1500 GPM Q-Max pump, and 2600 gallon water tank. Posted in June. Brunswick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/2016 PL Custom re-mounted ambulance. Posted in December. Camden Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram 5500/Alexis 1500/300 4X4 mini-pumper for Engine 6. Posted in December. Cape Elizabeth Fire is set to take delivery of a 2022 E-One Typhoon 1500/780 for Engine 61. The unit is currently at the local dealer and will be delivered shortly. Posted in OCtober. Cushing Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner M2-112/E-One tanker for Tanker 1. Features include: 450 HP Cummins engine, 1500 GPM Hale pump, 3000 gallon UPF tank and a rear stainless steel Newton swivel dump. Posted in April. Cutler Naval Installation recently took delivery of a 2021 Pierce Saber 1250/750/50B for Engine 84. It replaces a 2003 International/Pierce. Posted in February. Dover-Foxcroft Fire Department's new 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500 GPM pumper has been completed at the factory. Delivery to take place during October where it will be assigned to Engine 3. Posted in October. Eagle Lake Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Freightliner M2-112/Midwest Fire 1250/3000 for Engine 1. Posted in March. Easton Fire Department has tanken delivery of a 2022 International HV607 6X4/E-One 1250/3000 pumper/tanker for Engine 3. Posted in October. Franklin Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 International HV613/Metalfab 1250/3000. Posted in April. Goodwins Mills Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Saber 1500/2500 for Tanker 84. The also recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Life Line ambulance for Ambulance 85. Posted in April. Gorham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. The current Ambulance 1 will be reassigned to Ambulance 3 with that current unit being disposed of. Posted in November. Greenville Engine 2 has placed into service a 2021 Freightliner M2-106/Midwest 1250/1000. Posted in March. Hermon Fire Department spends $50K for used fire truck with new one bening delayed. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September. Kennebunk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Sutphen 2000/1000/30F for Engine 2. Posted in March. LaGrange Fire Department has purchased former Leicester Mass Engine 4: 1998 Freightliner/Central States 1250/750/20A/20B. Posted in June. Lebanon Fire Department has purchased a 2019 International/Sutphen 1250/1000 pumper. It had previously served in Petersburg, West Virginia. Posted in February. Lebanon Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 GMC Sierra 3500/Firelite Skid for Forestry 148. Posted in November. Lee Fire Department has purchased a 1990 Autocar/White/KME 1500/2500 pumper/tanker from the Springtown Vol Fire Company in Pennsylvania. It will replace Engine 701. Posted in February. Lincoln Fire Department has placed into service a 2001 Pierce Dash 95' Mid-Mount Tower as Ladder 535. It had previously served as Ladder 2 in Cambridge, Mass. Posted in June. Lubec Fire Department has placed into service a 2021 Freightliner M2-106/Midwest 1000/3000 as Tanker 1. Posted in March. Maine Forest Service receives helicopter replacement after a 50 year wait. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Newport Fire Department unveils new ambulance years in making. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Orland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner/Pierce 4X4 pumper for Engine 511. Features include a 1250 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Posted in June. Osborn Fire Department has placed into service a 1986 Ford C/Maxim 1000/1000 as Engine 1. It previously served in East Brookfield and Spencer, Mass. Posted in February. Palermo Fire Department recently purchased a 1997 Pierce Quantum 1500/750 designated Engine 4. It had previously served in Burlington, Mass. Posted in June. Portland Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford F/Braun ambulance for MEDCU 6. Posted in January. Portland Fire Department is set to take delivery of two (2) 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/700/20A pumpers. The new Engine 5 and Engine 6 will arrive at the department in mid to late September. Posted in September. Portland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 1500/400/107' RMA for Ladder 3. Posted in September. Portland Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E-450/Braun remounted ambulance for the Medical Crisis Unit (MC1). Posted in October. Saco Fire Department has placed into service a 2022 Ferrara Inferno 1500/2500 as Tank 6. It replaces Engine 1's 1993 Freightliner FL80/Central States 1250/2500, which has been sold to the Weston, ME Fire Department. Posted in June. Sanford Fire Department recently placed into service a new ambulance built on a 2022 Ford F-550 chassis as Ambulance 3. Posted in June. Sanford Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Enforcer 1500/750/20F pumper for Engine 3. Posted in September. Scarborough Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 107' RM ladder truck for Ladder 1. Additional features include: Cummins X12 500hp motor, TAK-4 independent front suspension, 1500 GPM pump and 500 gallon water tank. Posted in July. Shapleigh Rescue has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550 4x4/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 1. Posted in March. Skowhegan Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 for Engine 13. It replaces a 1999 HME. Posted in June. Standish Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Dodge Ram/PL Custom ambulance. Posted in September. Steuben Fire Departmant has acquired a Ford F-750 used forestry/tanker from Pilot Point, TX. Posted in April. Strong Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Spartan MetroStar/Toyne 1500/1000/25A for Engine 3. Posted in May. Unity Fire Department has aquired a 1995 E-One Cyclone 1000/500/95F/75’ RMA. Designated Ladder 1, it previously served in Dixfield, ME. Posted in March. Wells Fire Department has purchased a 2022 Pierce Saber Stock pumper. This truck features a Saber 70” Chassis, Waterous 1500 GPM Pump, 1000 Gallon Water Tank, Husky 3 Foam System, Whelen Pioneer Scene and Emergency lighting package as well as E-Coated frame rails for corrosion mitigation. Posted in July. Windham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Cyclone eMAX 1500/1000/30F. It will run as Squad 27 and replaces Engine 7 and Squad 1. Posted in September. Wells Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Pierce Enforcer Ascendant 2000/250/100' tower for Tower 6. Posted December. Yarmouth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 International/E-One 1000/2500 pumper/tanker for Tank 83. Posted in June. |
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Aroostook antique fire truck is still going strong after 100 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Auburn received $2.5 million from Congress for new public safety building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Auburn delaying timeline for new public safety facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September. Augusta firefighter/paramedic returns from retirement to help department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Bangor's ‘Firefighter Jake' has taught the public about fire safety for 26 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Bath Iron Works Fire Department has occupied their new fire station located at 520 Washington Street. Posted in May. Biddeford considers new fire station to speed coastal response times. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Biddeford Fire Department has changed Engine 28's designation to Squad 28. The current unit assigned is a 2005 E-One Typhoon pumper. Boothbay Harbor's new firefighter talk about joining the department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Boothbay Harbor Fire Department receives $30K grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Bremen Fire Chief Donald Leeman remembered for ushering in new generation of firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Breman's new fire truck dedicated to late fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Brooklin Volunteer Fire Department to celebrate 75 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Brooklin firefighters feted for 75 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Brownville adds first responder unit. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Buckfield board proposes buying used squad truck for fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Bucksport's maritime firefighter training center to finally start construction after pandemic delays. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Camden- filmmaker works with Camden Fire to demonstrate ice rescue. Posted in February. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Caribou firefighter tests European style fire helmet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Dover-Foxcroft Fire Chief Guyotte presented with Lifetime Achievement Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Dover-Foxcroft appoints Deputy Brian Gaudet as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Durham rescue workers recognized for helping deliver baby. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Durham Firefighter/EMS Joe Lemont to receive EMT of the year award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Fairfield celebrates opening of new fire training facility. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Farmington Fire Rescue names Tim 'T.D.' Hardy as new chief of department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Fort Fairfield ambulance license extended for another year, keeping service in town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Frenchville firefighters receive safety grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Frenchville Fire Department celebrates 75 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Grand Isle Fire Department marks 75th year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Greene paramedic to receive Maine EMS Lifetime Achievement Award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Greenville Fire Department gets 1st full time chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Greenville to replace fire station riddled with code violations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Greenville public safety gifted pair of jet skis. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Hancock fire chief hopes to revive new station plans. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Hancock Fire station plan to go out for bid. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Hancock fire department looks to build new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Hermon fire chief to retire after nearly 50 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Hope Fire Department adds two volunteer firefighters to their ranks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Howland unveils new municipal building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Jay Fire Department awarded $10,000 grant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December. Jefferson Fire Chief Morris set to retire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Kennebunkport new towers to improve communications for public safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Kennebunk task force to explore fire departments splitting costs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Kennebunk retiring fire chief reflects on 45-year career. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Kennebunk Fire Rescue introduces new Fire Chief Justin Cooper. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Kittery Fire Department receives funds to hire 4 firefighters and finish station expansion. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Kittery Town Council agrees to fund fire station expansion after cost doubles to $1.5M. CLICK FOR ARTICLE . Posted in September. Lewiston Fire Department hires 3, promotes 2. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Levant Fire Department awarded grant to replace CPR equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Lewiston Fire Department announces promotions, new hires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. LifeFlight of Maine creating new flight routes to transport patients faster. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. LifeFlight adds new helicopter, completes 5-year, $20 million campaign to update fleet. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in December. Limestone's 94-Year-Old Fire Truck Still Blasts Out Water. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in August. Lincoln County HazMat team disbanded by Emergency Management Agency. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted December. Lisbon Referendum on the Ballot asks for funding for 2 fire trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Litchfield Fire Department to collect from insurance companies on certain calls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Livermore Falls hires Jay Fire Chief to lead Livermore Falls Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Livermore Falls Selectmen voted to purchase a 200 X 300 foot piece of property to build a fire department substation on. Posted in April. Livermore Falls loses EMS license due to staffing issues. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Livermore Falls postpones signing an agreement to deliver short-term fire service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Maine Forestry Service selects Robby Gross as new Chief Forest Ranger. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Maine Forest Service unveils plaque to honor firefighter killed in 1953. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Maine State Fire Service Pioneer retires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Mariaville's Karen Murray takes over as fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Mount Desert new fire station bond is on March 8th warrant. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Mount Desert voters approved $1 million to expand fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Mount Desert hires six new firefighter/EMTs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Mount Desert Fire to take over ambulance as volunteers become scare. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Mount Desert Fire Department paramedic receives lifetime EMS award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. New Sharon Fire has appointed Felicia Bell, 36, as the department's first female fire chief. Posted in January. Newburgh residents approve funds for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Nobleboro Fire and Rescue receives safety award from Labor Commissioner. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Norridgewock Fire Chief recognized for 50 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Norridgewock honors fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. North Berwick to hire 4 full-time EMS workers. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted July 2022. North Berwick Rescue hopes full-time EMTs will eliminate staffing shortage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. North Yarmouth's fire chief receives state recognition. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Norway selects David Knox to become fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Oakland to provide information as it seeks to hire first fulltime firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Oakland to get first full-time firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Orland seeks contractor for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. CLICK FOR FOLLOW UP ARTICLE. Posted in April. Orland discusses new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Orono and Old Town firefighters are working shorter weeks under new union contracts. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Penobscot former Fire Chief honored with Sentiment for commitment to community. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Peru fire chief retiring after leading the department 35 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Phillips Fire continues quest for new station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Portland Fire's new fire trucks enter service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Portland Fire Department has new class of firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE . Posted in November. Presque Isle Chief Darrell White elected as the President of the New England Fire Chief's Association. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Presque Isle Fire and Rescue paramedic receives Maine EMS award. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Rangeley Town manager, fire rescue chief to shop for new pumper truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Raymond home destroyed by fire. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Rockland Fire Department proposes adjustments for department survival. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Sabattus to get full-time firefighters for the first time. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Salem Fire sends out SOS. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Sanford buys land for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Scarborough's new fire chief considers staffing to be biggest challenge. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Scarborough Fire Chief retires after 46 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Scarborough's former fire station to reopen as fish market. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Scarborough welcomes Kevin Duross as new deputy chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Scarborough volunteer firefighter honored for 65 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Shapleigh selectmen hear residents' concerns about EMT, firefighter shortage. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Construction set for new public safey building in Skowhegan. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Skowhegan fire chief to retire after 8 years leading fire operations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Sorrento plans memorial for local firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Southport Fire Department brings home Dalmatian Cup. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. St. George invites public to discuss future of ambulance service in town. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. St. George Ambulance unable to sustain itself with donations and looks to town for help. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Thomaston Fire Captain Tony Leo has been appointed as Assistant Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Thomaston takes first steps for new Fire and EMS building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Posted in September. Tremont resolves fire truck refund dispute. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Turner Fire Chief Nathan Guptill resigns. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Trenton Fire has named Deputy Chief Steve Heckman the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Unity firefighter that died in 1954 trying to rescue a family from a flash flood will have a bridge named after him. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Van Burne Fire Department raising funds for "snowbulance". CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Waterville City Council to consider ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Waterville: Debate erupts over $1.72 million plan to restructure Waterville fire operations. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Westbrook Fire hires Steve Langerman as new deputy fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Westbrook interim fire chief hired permanently. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Winter Harbor Fire chief to become full time position. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Woolwich woman becomes third generation firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Volunteer York firefighters are now considered town employees. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Wales equipping decontamination room for fire department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. |
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FEBRUARY Fire departments nationwide rally around Lagrange boy with cancer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Senate unanimously votes to rename bridge in honor of Unity fallen firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. South Portland firefighters team up with Special Olympics for hockey event. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. APRIL Milford Fire-Rescue junior firefighter program encouraging young women to join the fire service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. MAY Relocating Piscataquis County's police and fire dispatch will cost thousands more than expected. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Caribou firefighters recall memories of honorary firefighter and friend. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Delta Ambulance to pull out of joint agreement with Waterville. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. JULY Arson dogs come from around the US to train in Maine. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. AUGUST Augusta police officers and firefighter killed in line of duty memorialized with new signs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. 86th Aroostook Firefighters Muster. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. SEPTEMBER Vintage fire truck finds new home in Hope. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Seventeen Hancock County firefighters graduate from academy. CLICK FOR ARTICLE 29th Southport Fireman’s Auction one of the best. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Baxter, state's first comfort dog, prepares for duty. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Penobscot County fire departments receive $118,000 equipment gift from Firehouse Subs. CLICK FOR ARTICLE OCTOBER 25th Annual Maine Firefighters Memorial Service honors 36 fallen Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Bridge dedicated to late Unity firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Fire of 1947 in Maine: 'The sun did not penetrate through the smoke for ten days'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Lewiston Firefighter's Act of Kindness to Little Girl After Scary Crash Exemplifies New England's Compassion. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NOVEMBER County, town officials discuss fire coverage for Salem Township. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Follow up: The 1947 wildfire that changed Bar Harbor forever. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Senators Announce More Than $3.3 Million for 23 Maine Fire Departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Augusta fires and fire departments – Part 2. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Augusta fires, fire departments, Part 3. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Up and down the Kennebec Valley: Augusta fires, fire departments – Part 4. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Portland full-time firefighter reflects on winning middleweight belt, ups-and-downs of pro career. CLICK FOR ARTICLE DECEMBER VIDEO: Remembering the 1989 fire at Edwards Mill in Augusta. CLICK FOR ARTICE Report: State emergency services at breaking point. CLICK FOR ARTICE Maine's emergency medical services at breaking point. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Newport first responders pay for customers' Walmart bills. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |