Maine Fire News
Buxton Fire & Rescue has placed their new Engine 417 in service. Over the last several weeks their crews have participated in several trainings to learn the variety of uses their new rig will serve them in from structural to wildland fires.
Maine Forest Rangers in conjuction with the Wesley Volunteer F.D., Alexander, Baileyville, Princeton and Marshfield Fire Departments responded to T30 MD along State Rt 9 for a grass fire that was sparked following a tractor trailer fire whose trailer loaded with rolled paper. No structures are/were threatened. As of 8:30pm the fire has been 100% contained at 6 ½ acres. Four Forest Rangers, MFS Engines 6179 & 6144 along with Ranger 905, their helicopter responded. Additional assistance from the Washington County S.O. responded for traffic control.
A recent retirement has opened the spot at Augusta Maine Fire-Rescue. Their currently working hard as a department to make it more progressive and up to date with recent technology. Are you tired of working for a department that doesn't make mental health and personal wellbeing a top priority? It sounds like you should put in an application.
With no fire experience needed, they are accepting applications from currently certified AEMTs or Paramedics and will be until the position is filled. Chief Groder welcomes anyone who has interest and wants to learn more about the department to stop in at any of the 3 stations and keeps his office door open for members to rummage through his snack cabinet all hours of the day and night 😏
Lisbon Fire Department responded to a 3 alarm structure fire this past Monday, April 22nd just before 9am. "First arriving units found a two story and half story home with heavy fire coming from the first floor. We were able to confirm that all occupants had safely evacuated the structure." Lisbon Fire Department did state that one firefighter was transported to MidCoast Hospital for minor injuries and later released, with no other injuries reported. The fire displaced a family of three and they were put in contact with the Red Cross.
While Lisbon, Lewiston, Topsham, Sabattus, Durham and other mutual aid departments worked the Main St structure fire a second call came out just before 11am at 1 Bisbee Street for a reported structure fire. Mutual aid units providing station coverage responded to the scene while some units operating at the Main St Fire worked to clear the scene and respond to the second fire. "Upon arrival, crews found a garage fire that had extended into the main residence. Freeport Engine 5 arrived first and was able to knock down the bulk of the fire on the initial attack."
Lisbon Fire stated that crews were able to keep the fire contained mostly to the exterior of the home with some extension into the roof of the residence, and that no injuries were reported.
Lisbon Fire Department confirmed in their press release that the fires are not connected and both are believed to have been accidental.
In total 9 mutual aid departments from Androscoggin, Cumberland and Sagadahoc responded to assist with both calls.
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Ladder 45 final inspection at Pierce Mfg. Appleton, WI
Sabattus Fire Department brand new 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 ft. Whelen Core. This vehicle was just delivered in the past day or two so it has not received markings and is not in service yet. Upfitted by Professional Vehicle Corporation - PVC out of Rumford.
The City Of Sanford Maine Fire Department along with mutual aid responded to a building fire at 39 Sunny Lane shortly after 5 p.m. this evening.
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The community is coming together to help a Dexter firefighter and his family after they lost everything in their home to a fire Thursday night.
One week and one day following the 10th deadliest mass shooting in US History that took place in a city I once called home. I have taken the time to allow the manhunt to conclude, the initial investigation to take place and for the facts to come out. There isn't a whole lot that I can say about what happened other than I'm keeping the victim's, their family and friends, as well as all of the amazing first responder's that came from across New England to help on the night of Wednesday, October 25th. At 6:56pm when the initial 911 call was received by the Lewiston-Auburn 911 Center is when Maine changed forever. A lot of us thought the same, that it wouldn't happen here, we are such a small state and everyone knows each other. To put it in contrast, we have 1.3 million residents over 35K square miles, versus NYC with over 6x our population in a little under 500 square miles. A lot of us know someone who died or was wounded in this shooting, and if you don't, you more than likely know a family member or friend of theirs. It was heart wrenching but also amazing to hear every single deputy from the Androscoggin County Sheriff's Office sign enroute, several local PD units, and eventually hundreds of Firefighters, EMTs and other first responders from across the state and New England come to help. When Androscoggin County Communications toned every fire department in the county to respond and everyone put their life on the line to go help others, it was a true testament to how much our first responders care. 18 people perished with 13 more injured that night. Not only did it affect them, their family and friends, and the first responders but it also changed the lives of the Card Family, whom I should remind people they did nothing wrong and they are grieving too. Over the past week+ it has been incredible to see the out pouring of support from several local businesses to individuals and more. There is too much to name on an individual basis but some I would like to recognize are the Boston Bruins for all they did, L.L.Bean for their $250,000 donation, and Taylor's Tins whom sold helmet shields then donated 110% of proceeds. Maine came together and we're gonna come out stronger. I appreciate and thank each and everyone of you who responded that night and did all you could. Thank you.
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Photo credits to FF/EMT Cody Gayton of Turner Maine Fire Department
“If you’re trapped in a home, would you rather have four people come get you or 10?”
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Test will take place at approximately 2:20 p.m. ET on Wednesday, Oct. 4, 2023.
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Lebanon, ME Fire-EMS Engine 5 is currently out of service for an emergency repair. Due to the Town of Lebanon only having a single engine, City Of Sanford Maine Fire Department has generously provided their Engine 4 to utilize for emergency calls. "We would like to thank the Sanford Fire Department for generously providing us this engine to continue providing fire coverage for the town and its residents."
On Saturday, we landed for the first time on a new helipad in Palermo, which Kaleb Brown built for his Eagle Scout project. It's the only permanent helipad between Augusta and Belfast. Landing zones like this can make all the difference for someone who is critically ill or injured.
Thank you, Kaleb! Amazing job. (And watch out for the rotor wash!)
Read the full story here: https://www.wabi.tv/2023/09/23/eagle-scout-installs-lifeflight-community-helicopter-pad/
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Join us in congratulating the Bangor Maine Fire Department on their recently contracted Enforcer 1500 GPM PUC Pumper, Job #41459 with Allegiance Fire & Rescue.
This pumper features a 510HP Paccar Engine, TAK 4 Independent Front Suspension, 1500 GPM Pierce PUC pump, 750 Water Tank, Low Hose Bed, Pierce Husky 3 Foam System and complete Hot Dipped Galvanized package which includes Frame Rails, Crossmembers, Water Tank Cradle, Body Substructure, Running Board and Front body substructure. This will be Bangor FD’s 5th apparatus with a Pierce PUC pump.
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Join us in congratulating the South Portland (Maine) Fire Department on their recently contracted Enforcer 2000 GPM Pumper, Job #41375 with Allegiance Fire & Rescue.
This pumper features a 510HP Paccar Engine, TAK 4 Independent Suspension, 2000 GPM Hale Q-max pump, 750 Water Tank, Low Hose Bed, Pierce Husky 12 Foam System, and complete Hot Dipped Galvanized package which includes Frame Rails, Crossmembers, Water Tank Cradle, Body Substructure, Pump house and Front body substructure.
Pierce Mfg - South Portland Professional Fire Fighters Local 1476 -
Join us in congratulating the York Village, Maine Fire Department on their recently contracted Ford F550 1250 GPM Mini Pumper, Job #41462 with Allegiance Fire & Rescue. Their new pumper features a Ford F550 4x4 extend cab, 1250 GPM Waterous Pump, Pierce Husky 3 Foam System and a 300 Gallon Water Tank.
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Here at Maine Active 911 we send DEEMI, and all of whom are kin to John Warner, as well as himself.. our thoughts and prayers.
We are praying for you. Don't stop fighting.
We are proud to be working with Robert Nettles of Berwick Fire Department. He is a extremely talented, well oriented & professional photographer.
His work is some of the best in New England and we are super happy to bring him into our team in conjunction with our work to bring the best information and media to you all.
🙂😎 check out his portfolio here!
Canon SX70 HS & Nikon 3500, I Mainly shoot Fire scene and Fire apparatus photography around the Southern Maine, Seacoast area of New Hampshire and Parts of Massachusetts. Different Types Of Photography will be coming i.e. Nature/Landscape, Construction and others.
We are looking for help in the following areas: Aroostook, Franklin, Somerset, & Washington counties. Feel free to message us if you are interested.
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