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.
Engine 1 and Rescue 1 responded to 40 High St. for a report of a MVA involving a structure. On scene Incident Command requested additional units. The Assist Chief in Fire Command 1 and Heavy Rescue 1 were assigned to the MVA. Rescue 1 transported one to the local trauma center after extrication. The second occupant was pronounced at the scene.
Witnesses stated the vehicle was traveling at or between 70-90mph prior to hitting the exterior of the structure. Fire crews reported damage to the buildings foundation and structure. City engineering was brought in to assess the damage and integrity of the building.
Later Engine 1 crew returned to the scene and assisted the police with removal of the vehical.
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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.
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.
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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.
