Maine’s firefighter shortage is part of a national problem, but the state’s size, rural makeup and aging population complicate matters — and the solutions are proving elusive.
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Electric vehicle catches fire in Saco car dealership showroom
No injuries were reported after the Thursday morning incident at Bill Dodge Nissan of Saco.
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Windham pays tribute to ‘beloved’ deputy fire chief
John L. Kooistra, who served with the department since 2019 and had an impact in other Maine communities, died Monday after a battle with cancer.
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How firefighters fought the 3-alarm blaze on Portland’s working waterfront
More than 100 responders quelled the fire on the historic Custom House Wharf that destroyed several businesses, but saw no deaths.
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Biddeford studying possible fire substation on UNE campus
A second substation could improve response times in the Biddeford Pool area.
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Grants to Biddeford and Saco fire departments bolster training
New equipment will allow the fire departments to conduct more effective training sessions.
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Brush fire burns 7 acres in Scarborough
The blaze along Highland Avenue was started by a ‘campfire that was not extinguished properly,’ the Scarborough Fire Department says.
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Maine fire officials warn of increasing wildfire risks, urge extra precautions
The Maine Forest Service said the wildfire risk is high across the southern half of the state and moderate across the northern counties.
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Towns see ‘dangerously low’ numbers of volunteer firefighters and must collaborate
The decrease in volunteers has prompted fire departments to hire more full-time staff and work across towns.
Posted inTimes Record
OBIFD proposes, then withdraws, alternative to central emergency services facility
The Orr’s and Bailey Islands Fire Department recently proposed an alternative to the town’s proposed central emergency services facility, then withdrew the plan in the face of stiff opposition. The town appears likely to ask voters if they want to build a $6 million-plus central station in March 2025, at Harpswell’s annual Town Meeting. OBIFD’s […]