Fire Department

Published
February 7, 2022

Manchester fire chief pleads guilty to drunken driving, but charge could be dropped in a year under deal

Francis R. Wozniak, 39, has kept his driver's license despite being charged with operating under the influence in Portland in 2020.
Published
December 22, 2021

Fire destroys 3-story farmhouse, kills animals in St. Albans, official says

Blaze at 180 Ballard Road on Tuesday kills two animals, possibly chickens.
Published
December 16, 2021

Accolades for South Portland’s new fire station

South Portland fire department's newly designed building recognized by Firehouse magazine.
Published
November 1, 2021

For now, only roses remain at the site of one of Maine’s deadliest fires

Seven years later, the new owners of 20 Noyes St. in Portland, who have sought to be respectful of the tragedy that killed 6 people, are beginning work on a new duplex.
Published
June 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.
Published
February 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.
Published
January 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.
Published
December 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.
Published
November 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.
Published
November 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.