Norway’s fire chief denied that his decision to remove Paris fire from ‘run card’ was meant as a slight, despite an altercation between the two departments’ chiefs.
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Rangeley rescue crews use boats to reach injured woman
RANGELEY – Emergency responders launched two boats early Sunday to reach a woman who seriously cut her leg on Browns Island in the Cupsuptic Lake. The call came in just past midnight in the middle of a thunder and lightning storm, Fire & Rescue Chief Tim Pellerin said Monday. Firefighters and NorthStar EMS ambulance responders […]
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Jay to discuss options on firefighter pay scale
JAY — Selectpersons will discuss the Fire Rescue Department’s pay scale at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, at the Town Office. The discussion stems from an increase in the minimum wage, from $7.50 an hour to $9 per hour, effective Saturday. The wage increases to $10 per hour Jan. 1, 2018; $11 per hour Jan. […]
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Jay to participate in free smoke alarm, installation program
JAY – The Fire Rescue Department is partnering with the American Red Cross in Maine to provide and install free smoke alarms to reduce fire deaths and injuries. Through the Red Cross’ Home Fire Preparedness Campaign, smoke alarms will be offered and installed for residents. Town Manager Shiloh LaFreniere told selectmen Monday that she and Fire […]
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Jay board OKs new pay rates, job descriptions for firefighters
JAY — Selectpersons have added employees of the Fire Rescue Department to the town’s Personnel Policy with some exceptions, effectively eliminating the department’s bylaws under which it formerly operated. The board also accepted job descriptions on Monday for several officer positions and a new pay scale and stipends for officers. Job descriptions and pay rates […]