Maine Fire Marshal
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PublishedJuly 12, 2024
Maine’s fire marshal retiring after complaints about office’s workplace culture
Richard McCarthy will step down on Aug. 30, less than a year after the state's labor relations board reported that the office committed a 'flagrant violation' of a union contract.
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PublishedMay 15, 2024
Oversight panel questions officials about workplace culture in fire marshal’s office
Fire Marshal Richard McCarthy tells lawmakers that his office is working better and morale has improved, but 'there is still work to be done.' But the union chief said employees have been disappointed so far with steps the office has taken.
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PublishedJanuary 9, 2024
Firefighters knock down Richmond chimney fire in frigid weather
To stave off disasters, fire officials urge residents to have their chimneys cleaned and inspected annually.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2024
Fire marshal’s office committed ‘flagrant violation’ of union contract, labor board finds
The Maine Labor Relations Board concluded that an unnamed lieutenant in the Fire Marshal's Office made changes to mileage reimbursements and the way employees swap shifts without going through the collective bargaining process.