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Blue Hill Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Spartan/4-Guys heavy rescue for Rescue 7. Posted in July.

Bridgton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-550/HME Ahrens Fox mini EVO 1500/300/15F. Posted in May.

Cape Elizabeth Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F550/C.E.T. 1250/300 for Engine 61. The current Engine 61 will be reassigned to Squad 62. Posted in October.

Charlotte Fire Department has acquired Middleton NH's former 2003 International/KME 1250/1000. Posted in October.

Chelsea Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Freightliner M2-112/E-One 1000/3000 for Tank 2. Posted in July.

Dedham-Lucerne Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford F-750/Ferrara rescue for Rescue 378. Posted in April.

Easton Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 International HV607 6X4/E-One 1250/3000 for Engine 1. Posted in January.

Fort Kent Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Sutphen 100' MM twr for Tower Ladder 1. Posted in September.

Freeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/Braun ambulance for Rescue 3. Posted in March.

Freeport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typoon 1500/470/100' RMA for Truck 4. Posted in November.

Frye Island Fire Department has acquired a 1996 E-One Cyclone pumper from Forestburgh, NY. Posted in November.

Kennebunk Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen SPH100 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 1. Posted in February.

Kennebunkport Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Sutphen SPH100 2000/300/100' MM Tower for Tower 34. Posted in February.

Kittery Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 E-One Typhoon 1500/500/100' RMA for Truck 1. Posted in May.

Lebanon Fire Department has acquired a 2016 Ford F-450/Road Rescue ambulance for Ambulance 143. It previously served with the Hampton, NH Fire Department. Posted in March.

Levant Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 HME Aherns Fox 1871 1750/1000 for Engine 441. It replaces a 1994 International/KME pumper and a 2001 Freightliner/American LaFrance rescue. The rescue was then acquired by the Eagle Lake Fire Department, also in Maine. Posted in October.

Lewiston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 5. Posted in August.

Lisbon Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International/Pierce 1500/1800 for Tender 2. Posted in October.

Mechanic Falls Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Spartan/E-One 1500/1000 for Engine 2. Posted in March.

Milford Fire Department has placed into service a 2025 Spartan FC94/E-One 1500/1000 as Engine 801. Posted in December.

Newfield Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 Freightliner/Metalfab 1500/2000 for Engine 2. Posted in November.

North Lakes Fire Department has acquired a 2002 Freightliner/4-Guys 1250/1500 for Engine 3. Posted in November.

Portland Fire Department has assigned a 2003 Ford F-550/E-One mini pumper with 1000 GPM pump and 250 gallon water tank to Engine 14 on Cushing's Island. The truck previously served with Raymond, ME Fire Department and was delivered to the island via Portland Fire's Marine Unit. Posted in November.

Portland Fire Department has acquired a 2014 Oshkosh Striker 6X6 ARFF unit for the Portland Jetport. The unit features a 1,950 GPM pump, a 3,000-gallon water tank, 420 gallons of foam, 500 lbs. of Purple K, and 460 lbs. of Halotron. It had previously served with the Minneapolis–St. Paul Airport. Posted in November.

Presque Isle Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Ford E-450/Demers ambulance for Medic 18. It replaces a 2009 Ford ambulance. Posted in December.

Raymond Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer PUC 1500/750 for Squad 38. Posted in September.

South Berwick Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Pierce Enforcer 1500/750 for Engine 1. Posted in May.

South Portland Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford E-450/Braun ambulance for Ambulance 41. Ambulance 43's Braun ambulance body has been remounted to a new 2025 Ford E-450 chassis. Posted in May.

South Thomaston Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 International HV607/E-One 1500/2650 for Tanker 52. Posted in August.

Van Buren Fire recently acquired a 2005 American Lafrance 1500/750 for Engine 2. It previously served in Orachard Park, NY. Posted in September.

Wales Rescue has placed into service a 2024 Chevrolet Silverado 2500 EMS first response unit as Rescue 71. Posted in January.

Waterboro Fire Department recently took delivery of a 2024 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Rescue 3 and a 2025 Ford F-600 brush truck for Forestry 2. Posted in April.

West Frankfort Fire Department recently acquired a 1988 Pierce Dash 1000/750 for Engine 2. It previously served with the US Navy and Winter Harbor. Posted in September.

West Gardiner Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2026 GMC 3500 utility for Squad 2. It replaces a 2011 Ford F-350 utility/brush. Posted in December.

Windham Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2024 Freightliner/Spencer 1500/2000 for Engine 25. They also took delivery of two (2) 2024 Ford E-450/Braun ambulances for Ambulance 22 and Ambulacne 23. Posted in January.

Winter Harbor Fire Department has taken delivery of a 2025 Kenworth/Fouts 2000 gallon tanker for Tanker 631. Posted in October.

Frye Island has completed a renovation and expansion of their fire station. Posted in November.

Gorham Fire Department has assigned Tank 5's 2018 Ferrara Cinder 2000/1000/50F to Engine 1. The designation Tank 5 will be discontinued. Posted in January.

Kittery Fire Department is selling their 2024 KME heavy rescue through an apparatus broker. The apparatus was purchased prior to the department receiving funding to transition to full time firefighters. The truck is being sold to then use the funds to purchase a pumper, which will better suit the department under it's new configuration. Posted in April.

Lewiston Fire Department has occupied their new Station 5 located at 9 Captain Bazinet Way. Posted in November.

Mars Hill Fire Department has been awarded a Federal grant to purchase a new tanker. Posted in October.

Rangeley Fire Rescue receives $22,000 grant to buy fire training tool. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Rockport: Maine Emergency Medical Services Board approves ambulance transport license to Rockport. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

Rumford Fire Department is now operating out of their new fire station located at 61 Falmouth Street. Posted in May.

Sanford Captain Scott Lizotte has retired after 33 years of service.

Windham has removed Engine 217's 2006 E-One from service and replaced it with Engine 5's former 2000 Ferrara. Posted in January.

Windham's new fire station/public safety building aims to improve response times. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Posted in February.

OCTOBER

Edgecomb Fire Department insurance rating improves. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Lewiston-Auburn’s 911 dispatch eyes move to Auburn Hall. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

Rockland: Combined Public Safety Building idea tabled, Rockland continues search for new property. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

SEPTEMBER

Lincoln County Maine Firefighters Recognized for Service, Dedication. CLICK FOR ARTICLE

MARCH

Rockland gives Knox County a chance to rebuild dispatch staff, authorizes future withdrawal option. CLICK FOR ARTICLE