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PublishedJune 3, 2020
South Portland warns reopening businesses not to block exits
The city's fire department said businesses must maintain the legally required number of accessible exits for fire safety purposes.
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PublishedFebruary 25, 2020
Falmouth sees support for its $1.3 million fire staffing plan
It's likely 14 new full-time positions will be included in the upcoming new fiscal year budget.
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PublishedJanuary 30, 2020
More calls, fewer volunteers strain Falmouth FD
Calls for emergency medical services have increased by 35% since 2011, and are projected to jump another 38% over the next 10 years.
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PublishedDecember 23, 2019
Proper training helps dog get out of a tight spot in Falmouth
Firefighters and wastewater staff save a canine trapped in a drain at Ocean View retirement community.
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PublishedNovember 14, 2019
Winslow fire chief remembers captain as ‘most-loyal individual anybody could ask for’
Fire Chief Ronnie Rodriguez held back tears as he stood in front of an impromptu memorial for Capt. Scott Higgins that has been erected in the conference room of the fire station.
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PublishedNovember 12, 2019
Longtime Winslow fire department official dies unexpectedly at age 49
Fellow firefighters and town officials said Capt. Scott Higgins' loss will be felt statewide and that he was a consummate professional who also ran a Christmas tree farm.
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PublishedSeptember 3, 2019
Yarmouth fire chief seeks local funds for training facility
The town has received a grant for a new structure, but the Fire Department is hoping to add a three- to four-story tower.
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PublishedJuly 5, 2019
Maine plans to search out firefighting foam containing ‘forever chemicals’
Ultimately, the state could follow the lead of Massachusetts and other states that have launched take-back and disposal programs for older firefighting foam containing the toxic PFAS.
