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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