A neighbor said the garage was destroyed, but the home sustained minimal damage.
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Oxford selectmen vote to acquire new fire truck, ambulance
Fire Chief Ashley Wax-Armstrong told selectmen that both vehicles will be delivered by November of next year.
Oxford County first responders express concern over dispatch delays
County Administrator Zane Loper and Communications Director Geffrey Inman acknowledged the low staffing issue at Oxford County Regional Communications and noted they are actively trying to recruit people.
Oxford looking at multi-year waits to acquire new fire truck, replace totaled ambulance
The needs for capital equipment are outpacing Oxford Fire Department’s reserve account.
From junior firefighter to department chief: Ashley Wax-Armstrong returns to her Oxford roots
Ashley Wax-Armstrong began her EMS and firefighter career in Oxford 15 years ago. Now she is the town’s first female fire chief.
One person injured in Brook Street home fire in Oxford
The fire at 12 Brook St. started in the kitchen on Monday afternoon, according to officials.
Oxford honors longtime fire department officer Scott Hunter
OXFORD — Oxford’s Board of Selectmen honored one of its own at last Thursday’s business meeting. Scott Hunter, a member of Oxford’s Fire Department since the age of 15, retired from service this fall. He was presented with a plaque and clock in recognition for his long-standing service. Hunter has served in all ranks of […]
Photo: Axing snow and ice in Oxford
An Oxford firefighter uses the ladder truck to remove ice and snow from roof Monday morning.
Oxford Fire & Rescue calls have not fallen post-COVID
In 2019 rescue and emergency medical services accounted for 63.6% of Oxford Fire & Rescue’s call volume. During the pandemic the rate increased to more than 70% and shows no signs of changing in the future.
Oxford mobile home fire under investigation
An occupant of the home barricaded themselves in a bedroom when firefighters arrived.