Fire Department

Published
March 3, 2023

Scarborough Fire Department creates new staffing model

The new staffing model is designed to create safer and more efficient service.
Published
January 7, 2023

Christmas tree bonfire benefits Hallowell firefighters

Organizers estimate about $200 was raised for the Hallowell Firefighters Association.
Published
July 13, 2022

Unity officials review Fire Department’s operations following allegations of misused fire trucks

Selectmen say fire chief should not have taken the department's ladder truck to a neighboring town for a Fourth of July parade or used a tanker truck to fill his swimming pool.
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.

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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.