firefighters

Published
March 13, 2023

Passersby rescue ATV riders who broke through ice at Litchfield pond

Officials say quick action by two men, one of whom broke through the ice at Pleasant Pond during rescue efforts himself, could have been lifesaving.
Published
February 12, 2023

Brunswick’s new fire station brings key comforts, safety upgrades

After more than 100 years at Town Hall Place, the Brunswick Fire Department is adjusting to its new station, designed with firefighters' comfort and safety in mind.
Published
February 2, 2023

Maine Voices: What volunteer firefighting taught me about community building

The dozens of volunteer firefighters I worked with at the end of January all had different strengths to share – and those strengths add up.
Published
January 3, 2023

Hundreds attend funeral for Connecticut firefighter

Matthias Wirtz, 46, died from heart problems while battling a fire in North Haven last week.
Published
October 21, 2022

Reporting Aside: A mother urgently tells domestic violence victims that, ‘You have to be careful when you leave’

During October, Domestic Violence Awareness Month, Terry Gilman remembers her daughter, Autumn Joy Gullifer, who was murdered by Gullifer's estranged husband, and offers tips to those affected by violence, Amy Calder writes.
Published
October 11, 2022

In effort to reduce spending, Hallowell, Farmingdale, Manchester to consider combining public works resources

The three municipalities will meet Monday evening for an open-ended discussion on how to bring down costs by sharing some services.
Published
August 22, 2022

Growing Biddeford considers new fire station to speed coastal response times

It takes emergency responders over twice as long to reach coastal areas from the city's only fully-staffed station downtown, the fire chief says.
Published
July 25, 2022

‘It takes an incredible toll:’ Hot weather adds challenges for Maine firefighters

Fire departments are increasing staff and stressing hydration at scenes when the weather is hot and humid, which brings added risks of heat exhaustion and hyperthermia to an already dangerous job.
Published
January 15, 2022

High school students gear up for firefighting careers

At a time when recruiting and retaining firefighters has grown increasingly difficult, officials believe high school fire science programs are part of the solution.
Published
December 31, 2021

Rich C. Kindelan to be new Scarborough fire chief

Rich C. Kindelan will be taking over after Fire Chief Michael Thurlow steps down.