Chief Cammack proposed an alternative budget at the Bangor City Budget Committee meeting last night that would keep Station 5 open. According to the BangorDailyNews article, the budget included additional funding through the Federal SAFER grant and cuts in overtime by $50,000. Station 5 would remain open and staffing would remain at current levels.
Wednesday morning started out with Station 5 responding to Old Town’s Stillwater Lumber Mill for a commercial building fire. Crews from Old Town, Orono, Bangor, Hudson, Bradley, Milford, Alton, Veazie, LaGrange, and the University of Maine were on scene. Station 5 Co.’s were mainly used as the RIT during the fire.
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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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The Bangor Fire Department Dive Team responded to Orono around 8:22am for mutual aid with Heavy Rescue 1. Orono Fire Department requested Bangor’s assistance for a vehicle in the water. Rescue divers made entry into the water then remained to assist with removal of the vehicle. The incident is currently under investigation by Orono authorities.
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.
