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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At 21:06 hrs, Central (Eng 1, Lad 1, FC 1, Res 1) and Station 5 (Eng 5, Res 5) units were dispatched to, 427 Essex St. a multi unit apartment fire. Dispatch reported a structure fire in apartment 4, the tenant reported fire in the kitchen that was spreading. First on scene, Engine 1 reported smoke conditions on side “B” of a 2 ½ wood frame construction. Engine 5, Rescue 5 hooked in the hydrant, laying 600ft. of 4in. Command had reports of occupants still in the building above the fire floor, Ladder 1 was assigned. Ladder 1 searched above the fire floor, all clear was given for life safety and no fire extension was found. Due to the response and team effort of the Bangor firefighters with the fast attack of Engine 1’s crew, the fire was quickly knocked down.

The fire is currently under investigation.

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Still alarm response from Central, Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to report of a car fire on Savage St. in Bangor. Multiple calls reported explosions and heavy smoke conditions with possible exposures. Addition units were assigned (1st alarm central assignment and station 5) prior to the first due arrival because of the potential involvement of the private, two story, family dwelling.

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.

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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Radio traffic, E-6 taking care of mattress fire 201 Husson Ave, Apt U10.

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5 Engine first due, contents in a basement caught fire.

1st Alarm fire, 5 Engine responded to Rangley Hall for a box sounding. Smoke in the building, we searched for the fire to find the boiler room sprinkler had discharged. Further investigation showed the gas hot water heater had started a contents fire.