Central and Station 5 were dispatched to 36 Essex St. for a report of smoke detector activation and smell of smoke from the first floor apartment. First in Engine Co. reported no smoke conditions visible from the outside of the building, no visible fire. Shortly after entering the building the, Engine 1 had smoke and fire conditions in the building, lines were pulled and fire operations began. The Assistant Chief assumed command, the Engine Co. quickly knocked the fire down, search and rescue efforts cleared the building.

Once again the Professional Firefighters of Bangor knocked down a fire and kept the damage limited. Saving the building or saving lives, just another day on the job.

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Central (Engine 1, Ladder 1, Fire Command 1, Rescue 1) and Station 5 (Engine 5, Rescue 5) responded to 92 Second St. for a building fire. Engine 1 reported a working fire on arrival, Ladder 1 ranking officer assumed command, reporting fire in rear of a 2 ½ story building, crews entering building. Engine 1 Co. worked to attack the fire in the first floor calling for additional lines to the second floor.

Assistant Chief on scene assumed command, striking an “All Hands”, all companies were working and additional city resources would continue to the scene. With the “All Hands” companies from Brewer would work across the river to cover Bangor.

No injuries were reported and fire companies rescued a canine from the building during search ops. State Fire Marshals are assisting Bangor Fire investigators for a cause.

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Just before 05:00AM this morning, Central units with Station 5 signed enroute to a building fire at 103 Walter St. First in Engine 1, reported fire showing on the second floor, front window. With one burn victim quickly transported, all companies working, Assist Chief on scene assumed command and upgraded the incident to an “All Hands”. This sent Station 6 directly to the scene and brought in additional assistance from surrounding communities to cover the city.

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