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Aurora Fire purchases 1997 Freightliner/E-One 1000/1000 from Dexter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Bangor Fire recently placed into service a 2006 Pierce Arrow XT pumper that was purchased from a department in Nevada. The rig has been assigned to spare Engine 2. Posted in March. Biddeford Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Sutphen 1500/1000 for Engine 22. Posted in August. Boothbay Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 International Metalfab 1500/1000/30F for Engine 2. Aug 2023. Bradley Fire Department has taken delivery of a new 2022 Freightliner 108SD/Rosenbauer for Tanker 734. Features include: Cummins L9 450 HP motor, Rosenbauer 3/16” FX aluminum body, Waterous CXV 750 GPM pump, 3000 gallon portable tank, 3000 gallon UPF water tank, and Rear swivel dump. Posted in March. Brunswick Fire has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford E450/PL Custom ambulance. Posted in November. Cape Elizabeth Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Horton ambulance for Ambulance 66. Posted in August. Casco Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/E-One 1250/300/20F for Squad 18. Posted in March. Casco Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One Typhoon e-Max 1500/1000 pumper for Engine 64. Posted in September. Dexter Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 E-One/Spartan 1500/1000 for Engine 471. Posted in June. Etna Fire Department has acquired a 2007 American Lafrance 1500/500 for Engine 521. It previously served in Waldorf, MD. Posted in October. Freeport Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber 1250/2500 for Tanker 2. Posted in June. Hallowell Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/1250 for Engine 4. Posted in March. Hartland Fire has taken delivery of a 1991 Pierce Lance 1250/1250 donated by Little Creek Fire Co in Delaware. Posted in January. Hermon Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 HME/Ahrens Fox 1871W for Engine 401. Features include: Cummins L9 - 450 HP motor, Allison 3000EVS Automatic Transmission, 1250 GPM pump, 1020 gallon water tank and Foam System, Hale "FoamLogix" 3.3 Class 'A' and Class 'B' Foam. Posted in June. Jefferson Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Sutphen 1500/1000/30F for Engine 1. Posted in December. Limington Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 2. Posted in December. Medway Fire recently placed into service a 1997 KME 1500/1900 as Engine 882. It replaces a 1987 Pierce. Posted in December. Newport Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000/30A pumper for Engine 691. Posted in October. Old Town Fire has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner M2/Rescue 1 medium duty rescue for Rescue 378. Posted in June. Old Town Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Ford E450/PL Custom Medallion ambulance for Ambulance 379. Posted in November. Orono fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 E-One Cyclone e-MAX 1500/1030 for Engine 241. Engine 241's current 2015 Pierce will be reassigned as Engine 242, with that 1998 Pierce being disposed of. Posted in April. Orrs and Bailey Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber pumper for Engine 3. It features a 1500 GPM top mount pump, 1000 gallon water tank, 100a Husky 3 foam system and a Hercules CAF system. Posted in June. Plymouth Fire has acquired a 1998 Pierce Saber 1500/750. It previously served in Orono Maine. Posted in May. Presque Isle Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Medic 16. Posted in August. Rangeley Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer PUC pumper with 1500 GPM pump and 1000 gallon water tank for Engine 3. Posted in January. Scarborough Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Enforcer with 1500 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank for Engine 3. Posted in January. Scarborough Fire recently took delivery of a 2022 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance. Posted in February. South Portland Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Ford E-450 ambulance with remounted 2016 Braun box for Ambulance 42. Posted in October. Southwest Harbor Fire Department outfits new brush truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Wells Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2023 Pierce Saber 1500/1000 pumper for Engine 3. Posted in March. West Gardiner Fire has taken delivery of a 2023 Freightliner M2-106/Pierce pumper for Engine 4. It features a 1250 GPM pump, 1000 gallon water tank and Husky Foam System. Posted in April. West Paris Fire had acquired former Augusta, ME Engine 6's 1985 E-One Hurricane. It has been designated Engine 5. Posted in May. Wiscasset, ME is set to take delivery of a 2023 Freightliner/Pierce 1000/2100 pumper/tanker for Tank 4. Postedin October. Wiscasset EMS has taken delivery of two (2) 2023 Ford E-450/PL Custom ambulances for Ambulance 87 and 88. Posted in December. Yarmouth Fire has placed into service a 2001 Pierce Dash 2000/750/20F as Engine 81. It has previously served in Freeport. Posted in November. |
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Alfred is Auctioning Off a Cool 1995 Freightliner Firetruck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Alna Fire Department: meet the Junior Firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Bangor Firefighters Went Above and Beyond to Help a Woman in Need. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Biddeford names Lawrence D. Best Next Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Boothbay Fire Chief Richard Spofford to retire after 22 years as chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Boothbay: Richard Spofford recognized for firefighting dedication. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Bowdoinham Looks for Solution to Ambulance Service Struggles. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Bradford celebrating long-awaited improvement to fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Brunswick's new fire station brings key comforts, safety. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Bucksport: Maine Maritime Academy has a new 'Fire Chief'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Camden ready to launch new first responder service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Camden Fire Department expands EMS capabilities with new truck, training. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Caribou's fire chief is leaving to lead Sanford Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Caribou Fire Department Names Brian Lajoie as New Fire Chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Canton's Long-lost Canton Point Fire Department sign presented to firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Edgecomb reaches 1-year deal with CLC Ambulance. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Ellsworth will use $1.2M grant to recruit and train volunteer firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Farmington Select board approves air filtration system upgrades for fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Farmington reviews fire protection proposal with Industry. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Gardiner secures nearly $71,000 in federal funds for extrication equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Gouldsboro Fire Chief Todd Daley to Step Down. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March Greenville to begin construction on new fire station in the spring. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Hancock approves funding for new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Harpswell Fire Department promotes Mike Drake to replace retiring fire administrator. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Houlton Firefighters Will Get Long-Awaited New Gear. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Industry Finalizes Agreement with Farmington for Fire Protection Services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Jay Board Reviews Fire Protection and Cost Recovery Agreements. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Lebanon Fire Station septic issues force firefighters out of living quarters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Levant Fire Department gets new equipment to help save lives. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Limerick Breaks Ground on New Fire Station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Limestone Fire Department will receive new fire gear thanks to COVID-19 relief funds. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Lincoln Fire Department welcomes new recruits. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Lincolnville Fire Department launches Reserves program for volunteers with limited time to offer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Livermore Falls to work on plan to pay for fire services from Jay, Livermore. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Maine Deptartment of Public Safety nominates new state fire marshal, appoints Maine DEA director. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Milo looking to start planning on $6.3M public safety building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Milo Looks to Get Started on $6.3M Public Safety Building. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Milo Fire Department looking to replace ladder truck. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in November. Norway Fire awarded $20,000 from Stephen and Tabitha King Foundation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in July. Old Town Fire & Rescue receives new automatic CPR machines. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Old Town Fire Department gets new equipment to help rescue people stuck in woods and waters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Orland breaks ground on new fire station. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Orono Fire sporting new look thanks to one of its own. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Orrington Fire & Rescue receives Lucas device for cardiac arrest scenes. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Oxford honors longtime fire department officer. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in December. Owl's Head Fire Chief Frank Ross has retired after 44 years of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Owl's Head appoints Steven Hallett as the new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Oxford Fire Chief Paul Hewey resigns from Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Portland firefighter hailed as hero for saving elderly woman while off the clock. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Portland graduates 5 new firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Rockland adds fourth fire department shift in the new year. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Rumford Fire hires Jesse Morgan as newest firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in August. Sabattus Fire Department hires first full-time firefighters thanks to grant money. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Sabattus Fire Chief Troy Cailler has resigned from the department. Posted in May. Sanford City Council Removes Fire Marshal, Adds Paramedic Staff Positions. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in April. Scarborough Firefighter/Paramedic Cindy Gorham has retired after 19 years with the department. Posted in November. Searsport appoints new fire chief 6 months after former chief resigned. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. South Portland firefighters receive $20,000 grant for cancer screening. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in October. Southern Aroostook EMS celebrates one year of service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Unity Fire Department looking for new fire chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Unity remembers firefighter Alton “Mac” McCormick who died in flooding during a 1954 hurricane. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in September. Waterville to Expand 911 Dispatch. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. Waterville fire captain in critical condition following cardiac event and car crash. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in May. Westbrook fire station unstaffed due to septic issues. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Wilton Selectboard Approves Emergency Services Dispatch Upgrade. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Wilton Fire Deupty Chief Tom Doak retires after decades of fire service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in June. Windham Fire has changed their apparatus numbering and dispatch call signs. These changes have been updated on the Windham FD page on this site. CLICK FOR PAGE. Posted in January. Windham off-duty EMS saves neighbor's life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February. Winslow council considers request to expand ambulance services. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. Woodstock EMS budget a challenge for keeping full time service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in January. York County Rolls Out Plans for Training, Recovery Center. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in March. |
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JANUARY Benefit to help Sullivan Fire and Rescue assistant chief. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Whether local call or mutual aid, Boothbay Region Fire Auxiliary members support firefighters. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Column: Rockland's 'The General Berry'. CLICK FOR ARTICLE State Blue Ribbon Commission issues final recommendations for improving EMS. CLICK FOR ARTICLE FEBRUARY Four generations of Charleston firefighters keep tradition strong. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Livermore Falls to pay Jay, Livermore for nonurgent fire service calls. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Update: Selectmen in 3 Washington County towns seeking other options to improve EMS service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE This Week in Lincolnville: The Fire Department. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Limestone honors oldest resident and retired volunteer firefighter with Boston Post Cane. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Somerset County to stop 911 answering service for Kennebec County. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MARCH Maine's emergency agencies are waiting months for life-saving equipment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Portland Firefighters Participate in Lifesaving Lung Study. CLICK FOR ARTICLE South Portland firefighters host charity hockey game. CLICK FOR ARTICLE APRIL Short-term solution possible for Kennebec County communities in need of 911 dispatch service. CLICK FOR ARTICLE MAY Bangor firefighter's death shows suicide risk for first responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Orono Firefighter Keeps Tradition Alive By Hand-Painting New Fire Trucks. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Tragedy led Standish fire crew to upgrade equipment that saved a life days later. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Cinematography student wins school awards for Skowhegan Fire Department documentary. CLICK FOR ARTICLE JUNE Portsmouth Naval Shipyard paramedic has stroke at 37; Here's what saved him. CLICK FOR ARTICLE State program wants to address volunteer firefighter shortage by funding retirement. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Casella recycling crews in Maine say lithium-ion batteries causing serious fires. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Verona Island: Local first responders, civilian honored for saving woman's life. CLICK FOR ARTICLE JULY Owls Head: Antique Truck Show is a Salute to First Responders. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Two Maine fire departments to receive federal funding. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. AUGUST Former Skowhegan firefighter opens coffee shop after an accident that ended his career. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Knox County: 'Perfect public safety storm' at Knox 911 call center; 'closure' yet be defined. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Knox County works to rebuild 911 call center, disillusioned towns speak up, public safety chiefs warily regard temporary fix. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southport Fireman's Auction breaks record. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Westbrook Fire Department says good Samaritan mowed fire station lawn while firefighters were out on call. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Southport Fireman’s Auction breaks record. CLICK FOR ARTICLE SEPTEMBER Firefighters from across the state convene in Presque Isle. CLICK FOR ARTICLE December 2022 article on Maine Fire Departments receiving funding for station renovation work. CLICK FOR ARTICLE OCTOBER Site walk for proposed York County first responder training center set. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Knox County Commissioners issue public letter following 911 call center turmoil. CLICK FOR ARTICLE NOVEMBER Remembering the 1989 Mill Fire in Augusta. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Piscataquis County Commissioners award bid for dispatch center relocation. CLICK FOR ARTICLE Caribou installs new downtown holiday lights in memory of firefighter. CLICK FOR ARTICLE |