Maine Memory Network

Historic Hallowell - Volunteer Firefighters and their Fire Clothes

"Volunteer firefighters have other jobs for an income. The volunteers also do training, fundraising, equipment, and maintenance."

Millinocket Fire Department

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Scarborough: They Called It Owascoag - Transportation Through the Years - Page 1 of 4

"… was later burned down as a training exercise for firefighters. The Oak Hill station was built near the bottom of Oak Hill where 44-46 Black Point…"

Historic Hallowell - The Fireman's Musters in Hallowell

"… first started, women were never allowed to be firefighters or volunteers. The competitions usually were centered around fire department activities…"

Guilford, Maine - BUILDINGS - Page 2 of 5

"The firefighters have held get-togethers to help collect money and canned goods to give to the local food bank."

Bath's Historic Downtown - The Sagadahock House and The Sagadahoc Block

"All of their best equipment was taken by the flames. While they were doing that, the Brunswick Fire Department was on its way, soon to arrive at…"

Strong, a Mussul Unsquit village - Strong's History - Page 4 of 4

"Firefighters became better trained and more proficient, and equipment was modernized as funds became available."

Guilford, Maine - Pre-Settlement And The First 100 Years

"With the high winds and lack of firefighting equipment it was a miracle that more of the business section of town did not suffer."

Farmington: Franklin County's Shiretown - Brief History

"Lewiston and Portland quickly sent fire-fighting equipment on freight trains, which proved the salvation of the community."