Engine 6 dispatched to the intersection of Union St and Godfrey Blvd for a broken propane line. Engine 6 reported a venting 2″ propane line and quickly established control of the scene, shutting down traffic and other potential ignition sources. Addition resources were called in, Fire Command 1, Ladder 1, and police to assist Eng 6 with operations.

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Bangor Fire Department attends Blue Mass at St Johns church on York St. in Bangor. Bishop Richard J. Malone invited all departments, Fire, Police and EMS to attend services to the common good and bestow blessings upon all who contribute to public health and safety in Maine.

From the members I spoke to, it was a very nice experience and a lot of heartfelt appreciation goes out to the community for their thoughtfulness.

Bangor Daily News article has more information and photos can be found at Bangor Daily News

With Central and Station 6 units already assigned to a propane leak, dispatch received a 911 call from a neighbor reporting a fire on the deck of the multi-unit building behind her residence. Eng 5 redirected from a leaking gas call, Rescue 5 responded.  Eng 6, Res 6 and Lad 1 were reassigned to the 1st Alarm also.

Eng 5, first due, reported smoke conditions visible prior arrival. Once on scene Engine 5 reported small fire, exterior wooden staircase. Single line was in operation, no extension to main multi unit dwelling. All other units released during short investigation.

1st alarm response, Central (Eng 1, Lad 1, Fire Command 1, Res 1) and Sta 5 (Eng 5, Res 5) units dispatched to smoke in apartment building on Center St. Ave. First in Eng 1, on the ball, reported a corrected address and st. Eng 1 reported smoke conditions and extinguished the stove fire. After removing smoke, checking for extension, all units were released.

First alarm assignment quickly escalated to All Hands, then additional units requested. This included Orono’s hazmat team, Brewer and Hampden’s decon teams were also assigned. Additional EMS units were called in for potential casualties. Two civilians and four firefighters were transported and released from local hospitals. The investigation continues to understand the origin of the odor. Bangor Daily News articles have some information and photos can be found at Bangor Daily News Article 1 Bangor Daily News Article 2 with the stories.

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Two people extricated from vehicle that was involved in motor vehicle collision and left the roadway.  Engine 1, Rescue 1 and Capital were the initial units assigned. Engine 6 and Heavy Rescue 1, were later assigned to the call. The photo can be found at BangorDailyNews with the thier story.

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Presumptive legislation to provide worker’s compensation to fire fighters who contract certain defined cancers associated with the job of fire fighting, LD 621 is now signed. Our own union brothers were on hand to witness this ceremony. A job well done to our leaders and personal thanks goes to Bangor firefighter Ron Greene for his hard work. For additional information read the story published when LD 621 passed the legislature BangorDailyNews

Every year, all fire hose in the department is tested. This is to weed out older pieces of hose that would fail during fire operations, when life safety is on the line. Each length is brought to specific testing pressure and timed before being approved for further fire service.

 Station 5 units were dispatched to a three car MVA on I95 south bound. One driver was injured and transported by Rescue 5 from the scene. Traffic was diverted off of I95 during the incident. Full story and pictures from BangorDailyNews