The Waterville Fire Department responded to three reported fires Monday night, one of which leveled a mobile home on Heather Drive and sent a woman to the hospital.
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Waterville Fire Department seeks to recoup $500,000 in debt from those who have used city’s ambulance service
The City Council last week approved hiring a collections agency which will not try to collect from Waterville residents who have used the fire department’s ambulance service.
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Waterville struggles to balance downtown safety with help for homeless
Business owners say customers, tenants and employees have been frightened when coming to the area, and that the city needs to come together to solve the problem for everyone involved.
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Firefighters respond after electrical box shorts out at Alfond Youth & Community Center in Waterville
Fire chief: The electrical box shorted out Wednesday evening when workers were moving large curtains that divide the gymnasium.
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Legislative committee supports appointment of Waterville chief as next state fire marshal
The Criminal Justice and Public Safety Committee voted unanimously in support of Shawn Esler’s appointment, which now advances to the Maine Senate.
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Jason Frost named new Waterville fire chief to ‘keep a good thing going’
Frost, 45, has been Waterville’s deputy fire chief just under three years and will succeed fire Chief Shawn Esler, who is leaving Oct. 3 to become the state fire marshal.
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Fire destroys Waterville outbuilding loaded with tools
The fire, which destroyed about $15,000 worth of contractors’ tools, was reported late Tuesday night on Louise Avenue.
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Waterville kitchen fire displaces 2 adults, 5 children
The cooking fire associated with hot oil in a first-floor kitchen at 35 Boutelle Ave. was deemed accidental, fire chief said.
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Fire causes significant damage to Waterville home, displaces 2
The cause of an Oakland Street fire has yet to be determined and the Office of State Fire Marshal is leading the investigation, according to the Waterville Fire Department.
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Waterville launches system to alert residents of emergencies, other city events
Residents can sign up to receive alerts by email, text message, pager or voicemail.