City Services
Public Safety: Fire
Welcome to the Bangor Fire Department
The Bangor Fire Department is dedicated to the protection of life, property, and the environment for those who live, work, visit, or invest in our community. Through well-educated, dedicated personnel and proper equipment, we deliver the highest quality fire suppression, public fire education, advanced emergency medical services, code enforcement, and emergency response to all natural or man-made disasters. This professional commitment to service is supported by promoting personal development within the department while utilizing effective principles and practices of modern fire and life safety technology in an accountable manner.
Bangor FD hires two new firefighters
BANGOR -- Two new firefighters joined Bangor's ranks in early-February as Corey Wyman from Dexter and Patrick Heathcote from Levant began their probationary week of
training.
Wyman comes to the Bangor Fire Department after spending 5 1/2 years with the Waterville Fire Department. Prior to that job, he volunteered for over 10 years in Dexter. Wyman is engaged and has two boys. In his spare time he enjoys kayaking, geocaching, working with computers and snoeshoeing.
Heathcote started out early in his career as a junior firefighter and then volunteer firefighter with Hudson before joining the Levant Fire Department where he has volunteered for the past ten years. Heathcote is married and has two young daughters. In his spare time he likes to hunt, fish and play hockey.
Bangor FD works with Public Works, Parks and Recreation and School Department for confined space training
BANGOR -- In late-December the Bangor Fire Department coordinated a confined space training exercise at the Bangor High School. The training with Public Works, Parks and Recreation and the School Department was held as part of OSHA's Safety and Health Award for Public Employees training program.
For more pictures, click here.
A-Crew pulls woman out of burning building on Hammond St.
BANGOR -- Firefighters from all three Bangor Fire Department stations responded to a fire on Hammond St. early in the afternoon of December 10th. Crews arrived to find smoke billowing out of the downstairs apartment and heavy flames showing inside. While doing search-and-rescue firefighters found a woman inside and quickly brought her to the ambulance and transported her to the hospital. Several cats were also removed from the apartment and were being cared for by Animal Control. The fire was quickly brought under control.
If you lose your power, use electrical generators safely
BANGOR -- Generators are useful for providing temporary power. However, in the U.S. and in Maine generators have led to several carbon monoxide poisoning incidents, including several deaths. If you use a generator please keep these safety tips in mind:
-- Only operate your generator outside away from doors, windows and vents. Never place your generator inside a home, basement or garage.
-- Do not fuel refuel the generator while it is running. Turn the generator off and let it cool down before adding more fuel.
-- Plug appliances directly into the generator or use a heavy-duty, outdoor-rated extension cord. Do not try to power the entire house by plugging the generator directly into a wall outlet. If you want to power the entire home you should have a certified electrician install a properly-rated transfer switch.
Finally, as an added measure of safety, consider purchasing a battery-operated carbon monoxide detector.
Fire Suppression
The Department is staffed by 88 career firefighters who work a 42 hour schedule per week. The Department operates from three stations: Central, located on Main Street near downtown, Station 6 located at Griffin and Kenduskeag, and Station 5 on the Hogan Road near the Bangor Mental Health Institute.
In an average year, the Department responds to 200 to 250 fire calls and approximately 1,250 other calls for service ranging from hazardous materials incidents to flammable liquid spills. Twenty to thirty of these calls normally involve structure fires.
Emergency Medical & Rescue Services
Bangor Fire responds to more than 5,000 emergency medical
service calls annually. With ambulances and paramedics located at all three
stations, we can be on scene anywhere in Bangor in less than five minutes.
To support this response time, all of our engine companies are trained
and equipped as first response units at the EMT-Intermediate level.
The Department has also recently established a paramedic bike team. This unit is deployed to serve large public events where traditional responses might be delayed.
In its ongoing commitment to handle any emergency, natural or man-made, Bangor Fire has established a Technical Rescue Team. This team regularly practices high-angle rescues, confined space/below grade rescues, and swift and cold water rescues.
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The best way to reduce fire injuries and property damage is to prevent fires from happening. The Fire Prevention Bureau works hard to help our community do this.
Buildings
Our Fire Inspectors work to insure that both new and older buildings in Bangor are safe. They inspect new construction to insure that all fire codes are met as they are built. They also inspect older buildings to insure that they remain safe. Inspectors work closely with property owners to find cost-effective ways to keep residents and visitors safe.
Training
Our Public Education Officers are committed to providing training opportunities to help prevent fires or reduce fire injuries and damage. For more information on available programs for adults, use the link on the upper right of this page.
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The Hose 5 Fire Museum is housed in a former Bangor Fire station that was built in 1897 and used for almost 100 years. Today, this station, located at 247 State Street, is used as a fire museum. Admission is free. Call (207)945-3229 or 992-4700 for hours of operation or to schedule a tour. Click on the link on the upper right of this page to see some of the equipment that is on display.
For additional information regarding the Bangor Fire Department, you can:
email us at: jeff.cammack@bangormaine.gov
CALL 911 for emergencies
Call us at: (207) 992-4700
Fax us at: (207) 942-8213
Write us at: 289 Main Street
Bangor, Maine 04401
Other Contact Information:
Station 6 992-4690
Station 5 992-4680
Hose 5 Museum 945-3229 or 992-4700
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