Hand Engines came into service starting with the Deluge in 1827 and the Hydraulion and Niagra in 1830. I will be shutting down the training schedule for the season after early December. In 1990, the PFD added a third Medcu unit, and in 1993 the "Joseph C. Eliot Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2021 Smeal Custom Top-Mount Pumper for Engine 3. Scarborough, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer stainless steel pumper with 1500 GPM pump. Features include: diesel engine, automatic transmission, aluminum wheels, rear cab storage for Fire/EMS gear, 12 volt and 110 power, and 4 SCBA brackets enclosed ZICO storage bags to ensure a clean cab environment. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. (L1, L5, MEDCU1), (Rosemont) 212 Stevens Avenue - CLICK FOR ARTICLE. 4. Home; Browse; Search; Click to enter. Posted in July. "But we did not run aground. Posted in December. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Phone: (207) 628-4441 Fax: (207) 628-4440 Email: nwprtlnd@tds.net. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted October 2021. Portland Fire and Rescue Main Office. Portland Fire Department (PFD), covering 30 square miles in Cumberland County including the areas of Back Cove, Bradleys Corner, Bramhall, Casco Bay, Cliff Island, Cushing Island, Deering Junction, Diamond Cove, East Deering, Garrison Hills Estates, Great Diamond Island, Highlands, Libbytown, Little Diamond Island, Lunts Corner, Munjoy Hill, North Deering, Oakdale, Peaks Island, Riverton, Rosemont, Stroudwater, West Bayside & West End. Posted in September. (E11) (temp at Munjoy Hill while station is renovated), (Portland International Jetport)- 1001 Westbrook Street - His investigation into that grounding showed the accident could have been prevented but the crew did nothing wrong. Posted in January. Chesterville, Maine Fire Department- recently purchased a 2010 International / E-One 1250/1800 tanker. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. MAINE. Email: richard.e.taylor@maine.gov. The department is scheduled to receive a pumper first. New stations were built, Congress St. and Market in 1866, and India St. in 1867. Bureaus and Offices City departments. Two decades later, a major fire would change the face of Portland, leading to the end of the volunteer department, and two significant innovations in firefighting. This document will be updated when deemed necessary, because many tasks can be researched in MEFIRS' Help/University section:Hints on MEFIRS tasks(PDF, 12pages, 271KB)***updated 05/29/2020, A list ofState Plus-One codesfor fire reports. 1 Engine The Ports of Portland and Searsport, Maine, and Portsmouth, N.H . It operates from 14 Fire Stations, and is comprised of the following units: The Portland Fire Department can trace its' roots back to 1768, when the first five "Fire Wards'" in the city were appointed. The original VFD was formed in 1965 by Orrin Crummett and Donald Hewett. All rights reserved. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Kittery, Maine Fire Department- donation in son's memory helps fire department purchase a rescue boat. Image Trend recommends Google Chrome, because the Elite platform was built to work best in Chrome. Remains unearthed in 2017 identified as Edith Patten. "On February 28, 1926, Fire Station 4 received a call for a house fire at 2707 Grant Street. Correction: This story was updated at 11:02 a.m., Oct. 20, 2011, to correct the original purchase price of the fireboat. Another was rebuilt on the site by John Langdon, father of Governor Langdon. 2 But that is 1,800 calls up at that station that someone is going to have to answer., 2019 the Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine), Visit the Portland Press Herald (Portland, Maine) atwww.pressherald.com. The department provides fire protection, accident rescue and ambulance services to the Towns of Jackman and Moose River, Dennistown Plantation and 18.5 Unorganized Townships. Knox County Dispatch. on UNDERLINED Text For Dept. Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Richard Tupper has retired after 35 years of service. New Castle, ME long time fire chief Clayton V. Huntley Jr. passed away from cancer at the age of 69. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Gorham, Maine Fire Department- Ken Fickett, a 47-year veteran with the department, has been named as the new fire chief. Gautreau said that, as of April 11, 80 percent of the departments budget had been expended, and overtime spending was at 140 percent of what was budgeted. Posted in February. 37 Firefly Lane. G-45 Gear Testing and Inspection. Both were now grouped into one union, the IAFF Local 740. (Gurney, 1902) 1744 January 17 - The ship of war, the Astrea, accidentally took fire and was entirely consumed. Charter, Code, Policies Official City documents. Posted in December. 2023 5280Fire.com | Powered by 5280Fire Colorado, Other Countries Fire Apparatus & Stations. In this section, fire rescue professionals can browse through our database of grants, read the latest grant-related news and announcements, share available grants or tips on what has worked for you in securing funding. It also has a backup fire engine and two backup ambulances, according to a 2017 study of the citys fire facilities. It also features a 2000 GPM pump, 400 gallon water tank and 20 gallon Class A foam cell. Official Website of the Town of Jackman, Maine. NUMBER 41. Departments CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Manchester, Maine Fire Department- has acquired a 2008 HME 1871 / Hensel 1250/1100/Foam. Additional functions include Equity & Outreach, Human Resources, and Employee Assistance. Presque Isle, Maine Fire Department- received Federal grant for COVID-19 supplies. Belfast, Maine Fire Department- recently purchased a 2006 Chevy 5500 4x4 / S&S 500/400. Posted in March. ", a 42 feet Duffy, went into service as a Rescue boat for the waterfront and Portland's Coastal Islands. Posted in November. The firefighter and his . Posted in September. Im not here to slam the fire chief or the manager for the work they have done. CARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD. Eddington, Maine Fire Department- hires 3rd full-time firefighter. . Windham, Maine Fire Department- renovations and construction on the addition of headquarters had begun. And in 1827 the Washington Hook and Ladder became the city's first Ladder Company. Posted in April. He said the investigation of Saturday's accident will include a look at whether procedures adopted after the grounding -- including using at least one of the boat's three Global Positioning System screens to indicate its position relative to navigational aids -- were followed. Documenting the individuals who were on incidents will aid firefighters if they experience an injury and need to investigate disability:18511. Posted in August. BX Tanker; Commercial Wet Side Tanker; Commercial Dry Side Tanker; Custom Dry Side Tanker; PUC Tanker; Build My Pierce (BMP) Program; Stock Trucks; Electric Fire Trucks. Phillips, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 2005 KME 1000/1000 Rescue Pumper. Central Station, at 380 Congress St., contains an ambulance, a fire engine and a car that are in service. Andover Fire Dept . Email Matt Bartlett. Brunswick, Maine Fire Department- city council approves contract for new fire station. Munjoy Hill is one of seven mainland fire stations, not including the marine or airport divisions. Notify Me Stay Informed. Sanford, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750/20F for Engine 1. Crews posted a hand-painted sign saying CLOSED PER CITY GOVT in front of the station. MAINE. Westbrook, Maine- radio system upgrade does away with dead spots. He did not comment on the proposal, or the city managers decision not to highlight it during his budget presentation. Posted in February. 1916 also brought the first motorized apparatus, Hose 8. he traded 35mm slides with other collectors around the country in the late 60's to mid 70's and built a large collection. Email: richard.e.taylor@maine.gov. Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Fire Department- fire officials look for options in replacing 1993 ladder truck. 14 years after it began the PFD became completely motorized with the purchase of Engine 6, a 1929 Mack triple combination pumper. (Mar1, Mar2), running with a spare engine until new pumpers arrive, 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/700/20A (delivery mid-late Sept 2022), 2011 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/500/20A (to be reassigned when new E5 in svc), 2011 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/750 (medic/ex E4), 1980 Mack MC 1000/750 (ex Windham, in svc 2017), 1988 Ford F-350/1978 Saulsbury 4X4 350/285 (acquired in 2006, ex Haddam CT - exE314), Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower ordered in 2022, 2017 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/500/100' RMA, 2022 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 1500/400/107' RMA, 2000 Pierce Dash 1500/500/105' RMA (refurb by Pierce 2020), 1994 Pierce 2000/500/105' (purch used in 2009), 2011 Pierce Velocity (in svc 2019, ex Rockford, IL), 2005 Chevy C7500 23-foot Box Truck w/Hyd Ramp, 2006 Chevy Suburban 4X4 - Deputy Chief Air Rescue Division, 2011 Ford F-550 Super Cab w/1994 E-One Body (rehab - placed into svc 2011, 2019 Rosenbauer Panther 4X4 2100/1600/500DC, 2001 Oshkosh T1-1500 ARFF 1,250 GPM/1500 water/450 AFFF/500 lbs Halon/55' Snozzle, 2013 Chevy G4500/2014 Braun ambulance (exM35), 2009 Ford E-450/2011 Braun ambulance (ex A304 Rsv), 2014 Ford E-450/Braun/Quigley 4x4 conversion ambulance, 2022 Ford E-450/Braun remounted ambulance - medical crisis unit, 2009 65' 3000 GPM fireboat "City of Portland IV", 1994 Kawasaki carrying portable pump & hose, Barbara Bush Medical Center Critical Care, 1974 American LaFrance/1986 Dept 1000/500, 1996 Freightliner FL112SD/Ferrara 1250/1000, 1999 Pierce Dash 1500/1000 (purch used in 2009), 2001 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 (E1 disbanded 7/1/19), 1936 Seagrave 65' MMA (PFD's 1st steel aerial), 1970 American LaFrance AeroChief 80' snorkel, 1977 Ward LaFrance/Maxim 250/200/100' RMA, 1982 American LaFrance Water Chief 1500/500/75' RMA, 1983 American LaFrance Water Chief 1500/500/75' RMA, 1989 Pierce Arrow 1250/300/105' RMA (to Hernando Beach, FL VFD 2011), 1959 65 foot Fireboat 7,000 GPM with a 250 gallon AFFF foam tank (and 85 gallons of Hi-Ex), 1976 International 450 PKP/50 AFFF/50 CO2, 1977 Walters CT4 ARFF 1520 GPM/1500 gallon water/210 gallon AFFF/52' Snozzle w/ 750 GPM tip/300 GPM bumper turret, 1992 Chevy/E-One Rapid Intervention 450 lbs of Purple K. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Brownfield, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of an HME Ahrens-Fox Mini EVO built on a 2020 Ford F-550 chassis. 2 ), Engine Ladder 3 became the PFD's first steel Aerial in 1936. Marine 48 Information. Oct. 20--PORTLAND -- The city's two-year-old fireboat was damaged last weekend for the second time when it hit something underwater during a navigational training run. Position Summary. A few are licensed by the Coast Guard to handle vessels with as much as 100 tons of displacement, but LaMontagne said the department doesn't require that. The Portland Fire and Rescue Department is the largest fire department in the U.S. state of Oregon. Fire Chief. Presumption of disability for active firefighters, 112. 1870-1975, January 02, 1920, Page 7, Image 7, brought to you by Maine State Library, and the National Digital Newspaper Program. Portland Fire and Rescue Service Delivery and Staffing Study. AFD's community outreach efforts . Title 30-A, 3157: Automotive fire apparatus; Title 30-A, 5722: Operating expenses; Title 25, 2352: Right to enter buildings . Under a proposed budget, the Portland Fire Department would lose Engine 1 from its Munjoy Hill fire station unless an alternative is suggested and adopted. MAINE FIRE DEPARTMENTS . Posted in January. Posted in July. Clinton moves forward with new fire/police station, but not rushing things. Posted in November. Posted in February. With increasing fires the Fire Companies became better organized leading to a numbering system starting in 1835. Eddington, ME Fire Department has been awarded a federal share of $24,523.81 for Wildland Firefighting Turnout Gear. Posted in February. Staff Writer Edward D. Murphy can be contacted at 791-6465 or at: emurphy@pressherald.com. -1977)the equivalent of an OBEfor his outstanding work in Korea. Calls for service for Engine 1 have ranged from 1,631 in 2014 to a high of 2,015 in 2017, while Engine 5 at Central Station has ranged from 3,380 calls in 2014 to 3,560 in 2017, according to data provided by the union. 2021 MAINE APPARATUS DELIVERIES Albion Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2022 Freightliner 114SD/Midwest Fire 1500/3000 for Tank 4. (FS-201) to replace the apparatus bay floor. Posted in October. In 1988 the named changed to the Portland Bureau of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services. Rescue 6's 2017 ambulance has been reassigned to Rescue 2, with the former Rescue 2 being retired. LaMontagne said the department is sensitive to criticism of how it operates the fireboat because of the accident in 2009. It is always a work The union says that fire department overtime has been over budget by an average of 40 percent a year since 2003, with authorized staffing dropping from 242 to 226. One of his earlier projects, a rare vintage motorcycle he repaired when he was in his teens, showed up recently in a celebrity talk-show host's garage. More companies followed: "Vigilant" in 1794, "Cataract", "Portland", "Extinguisher", and later the "Alert". Local fire departments can do studies identifying trends in the number of calls to the fire department, the types of calls made, and the origin of calls. Combination; COMMAND; Non-Walk-In; Walk-In; Tankers. October 30, 2019: Image Trend has announced that their Elite platform (our MEFIRS system is in Elite) will not be supported by Internet Explorer after December 31, 2019. Posted in August. Manage all your favorite fandoms in one place! 1175 Minot Ave Auburn, ME 04210 (207) 783-8548. It is a major seaport and has an International Jetport. . Rumford, Maine Fire Department- fire chief recommends billing for services. Posted in November. Maine Fire Protection Services Commission; Fire Investigations. Features include a 360HP Cummins L9 motor, Allison EVS-3000 transmission, 1500 GPM Hale pump, 1000 gallon UPF water tank and 30 gallon foam tank. Posted in April. The company said factors such as safety, durability, all-stainless steel construction and an assurance to deliver on commitments drew the Portland Fire Department back to Seagrave, which is based in Clintonville, Wis. More Fire Apparatus Current Issue Articles Lewiston Fire and Police name new chiefs. Posted in June. Posted in June. Yarmouth Fire Dept . Ladder 5 and Engine 1 in 1917, Chemical 1 in 1918, Ladder 3 in 1919, and Engine 4 in 1920. It also features a Foam Pro 2001 foam system with 20 gallon tank. Dixfield, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 2009 Ferrera 2000/500/75 RMA ladder truck for Ladder 32. It operates from 14 Fire Stations, and is comprised of the following units: 9 Engine Companies (including 4 Unstaffed/Call companies on the islands) 5 Ladder Companies 2 100' rear-mounts 2 105' rear-mounts 1 107' rear-mount 1 Rescue Company 8 Ambulances 2 Fire Boats 3 ARFF Crash Rescue Units The . Posted in July. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine A $1.1 million South Portland Fire Department ladder truck has been declared a total loss after its electrical system was severely damaged during a . Fire & EMS Incident Reporting System (MEFIRS). Saco, Maine Fire Department- fire chief named Maine's Fire Chief of the Year. Thats not why Im here. The Portland Maine Fire Department has been on the front lines since 1768. 503-823-3700. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding. Vassalboro Fire Dept . CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Im not here to spell gloom and doom and tell everybody the world is going to fall apart, Thomson said. CBI Photo. South Portland, Maine Fire Department- set to unveil new fire station. Cumberland, Maine 04021 (P) 207.829.5421 West Station 115 Blackstrap Road Cumberland, Maine 04021 (P) 207.829.3458: Recruitment and Retention Video. Departments. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) Rescue 1 is a special Hazards company that responds to all major incidents in The City of Portland and. I don't want people to think we beached the thing or something.". Easton, ME Fire Department- has been awarded a federal share of $5,958.10 for Facepieces for Firefighter Breathing Masks.