WESTERN MAINE PUBLIC SAFETY TRAINING FACILITY

The Safety Training Facility has been completed and is currently being used by local departments for a variety of training sessions which provides a tremendous opportunity to improve firefighting skills.  This facility will also be used by the Mt. Blue Fire Training Class as well as other emergency departments.  There are only seven statewide training sites for firefighting and even less for law enforcement.  This project is supported by State, local agencies and the RSU #9 school district funding.

FIRST RESPONDERS SUPPORT OPERATION SANTA CLAUS

The collaborative effort contributed to the local Operation Santa Claus program by purchasing $2,000 worth of toys for families who otherwise can’t afford a full Christmas tree. Walmart donated the funds for the purchases that the firefighters and police officers shopped for, with assistance from store manager Greg Patterson and other store associates.  Click here to red the full article in the Daily Bulldog.

FARMINGTON FIREFIGHTERS IN ROSE PARADE

Farmington Firefighters Steve Bunker and Patty Cormier are bringing in the New Year in a special way, as they head for the annual Rose Parade in California. Their all-expenses paid trip to ride on a special float in the parade was an unexpected surprise given through the generosity of the Maine Odd Fellows and Rebekah’s organization.  The parade is set to kick off at 11 a.m. EST for those who want to watch the big event, and the float is said to be the 54th unit in line.  Click here to read the Daily Bulldog atricle.