Events on Saturday during the Maine State Federation of Firefighters Convention featured a parade representing the fire service from Maine’s 16 counties and a firemen’s muster featuring antique “hand tub” firefighting apparatuses.
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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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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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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.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Questions exist, but fire service agreement may be right direction
Industry voters will decide whether to approve a fire/rescue service agreement with Farmington at their annual Town Meeting Saturday afternoon, March 11.
Posted inFranklin, Local & State, News, The Franklin Journal
Fire service agreement with Farmington may be step in right direction for Industry, but questions exist
A fire/rescue service agreement with Farmington will be decided by Industry voters at the annual Town Meeting on March 11.
Posted inFranklin, News, The Franklin Journal
Mother, children lose home in Wilton fire
The single-family house at 145 Weld Road was rented from a Massachusetts man.
Posted inAndroscoggin County, News
Video: 2022 Wales Firemen’s Muster
Teams pump water from their vintage hand tub fire engines to see who can spray the furthest.
Posted inThe Franklin Journal
Mutual aid comes to the rescue at challenging Strong fire
Strong Fire Department Chief Duane Boyd said the fire, burning within a sawdust heap at Lignetics of Maine, would have been impossible to manage without help from other fire departments in the region participating in a Franklin County mutual aid program.
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‘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.