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PublishedSeptember 21, 2024
A woman was trapped in a house fire. Her dog helped save her life.
The woman, disabled from a stroke, fell while trying to escape, and her dog protected her face from the smoke.
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PublishedSeptember 9, 2024
Inaugural 5K supports housing for first responders, veterans
The fundraiser for the Tunnels to Towers Foundation drew 300 runners to Payson Park.
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PublishedSeptember 4, 2024
‘It was our jewel’: Damariscotta pushes to help popular restaurant rebuild
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed by a fire early Sunday morning.
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PublishedSeptember 1, 2024
Damariscotta restaurant destroyed by fire
Schooner Landing Restaurant and Marina was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.
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PublishedMay 2, 2024
Maine’s firefighters rarely fight fires. Instead they’re answering medical calls.
In 2022, just 4.5% of calls that came into Maine fire departments were for fires. Almost three-quarters were for medical assistance.
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PublishedApril 8, 2024
Falmouth Fire-EMS chief named Instructor of the Year
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PublishedFebruary 17, 2024
A rapidly changing landscape for first responders leaves many firefighters, EMTs unprotected
With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.
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PublishedJanuary 25, 2024
Eyeing recruiting and retention, Gardiner officials agree to 15% pay increase for firefighters
City firefighters are expected to see the increase in their base pay beginning July 1.
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PublishedDecember 3, 2023
Firefighter training facility in Fairfield graduates first recruits
The Twin Rivers Fire Academy was the first to train recruits to the National Fire Protection Association’s Firefighter I and II certification levels, according to officials.
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PublishedApril 9, 2023
Fire displaces Pownal family
Firefighters limit damage to a farmhouse, but a garage and barn are destroyed.
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