The third annual muster brought youth from across the state to compete against each other in tasks like putting on gear, hooking up a fire hose and more.
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A woman was trapped in a house fire. Her dog helped save her life.
The woman, disabled from a stroke, fell while trying to escape, and her dog protected her face from the smoke.
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Posted inPortland Forecaster, The Forecaster
Inaugural 5K supports housing for first responders, veterans
The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.
Posted inLocal & State, Times Record
‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.
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Damariscotta restaurant destroyed by fire
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
Posted inLocal & State, News
Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls.
In 2022, just 4.5% of calls that came into Maine fire departments were for fires. Almost three-quarters were for medical assistance.
Posted inNorthern Forecaster, The Forecaster
Falmouth Fire-EMS chief named Instructor of the Year
Falmouth Fire-EMS Chief Howard Rice has been awarded the Deputy Chief Marc Bellefeuille Instructor of the Year award from the Maine Fire Service Institute. MFSI Director Jim Graves said at the awards ceremony March 28 that Rice’s hard work and dedication has brought higher level fire service training programs to the state. Rice, an MFSI […]
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A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine’s fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine’s non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren’t investing in the equipment would like to.
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Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
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Firefighter training facility in Fairfield graduates first recruits
The Twin Rivers Fire Academy was the first to train recruits to the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I and II certification levels, according to officials.