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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 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.
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PublishedJune 25, 2023
Cheeto joins investigation team at Office of State Fire Marshal
Animal Tales: A yellow Labrador retriever, Cheeto, 2, joined the office earlier this month, teaming up with Investigator Andrew Whitney.
Maine Fire Marshal