Fire chief says department is critically understaffed while call volumes are increasing, leading to safety concerns and overworked firefighter/paramedics.
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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.
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Boxes are piling up at Maine businesses, creating safety problems
South Portland firefighters worry about stores that have boxes in aisles and blocking exits and not enough workers to move them.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Fire marshal investigators continue to probe cause of Embden explosion, fire
The explosion Friday afternoon destroyed a log home on Bert Berry Road and sent the homeowner to the hospital with injuries and burns, according to officials.
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As nation prepares to mark 20 years since 9/11, vivid images remain for central Mainers of the fateful day
From teachers and students to first responders, local people shared their memories of the terrorist attacks two decades later.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State, Schools and Education
Local high schoolers receive national certifications for firefighting
Newly certified junior firefighters in Farmingdale and Monmouth, 16 and 17 years old, have already earned their place on those towns’ fire crews.
Posted inKennebec Journal, Local & State
Augusta manager picks veteran firefighter as city’s next fire chief
The City Council will vote on the appointment of Dave Groder, a firefighter in Augusta for the last 33 years, on Thursday.
Posted inLocal & State, Morning Sentinel
Skowhegan Fire Department signs mutual aid agreement with Oakland
Skowhegan is one of many fire departments branching out to other communities to help with emergency services as the availability and amount of help becomes less.
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Yarmouth fire chief tests positive for COVID-19
Chief Michael Robitaille used an ‘in-house’ rapid test after having a 100.4-degree fever, the fire department says.
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Three Yarmouth firefighters, police officer injured in stairwell collapse
The first responders were transporting a patient when an exterior stairwell collapsed early Friday morning.