-1977)the equivalent of an OBEfor his outstanding work in Korea. Our staff consists of 5 licensed First Responders, 16 EMT-Basics, 7 A-EMT's . More companies followed: Vigilant in 1794, Cataract, Portland, Extinguisher, and later the Alert. Eddington, Maine Fire Department- hires 3rd full-time firefighter. The company said factors such as safety, durability, all-stainless steel construction and an assurance to deliver on commitments drew the Portland Fire Department back to Seagrave, which is based in Clintonville, Wis. More Fire Apparatus Current Issue Articles In 1787 Portlands first organized Fire Company was formed and was named the Neptune. Posted in November. He said the proposal calls for using some if not all of the $1.04 million budgeted for overtime next year to hire additional firefighters. New Castle, ME long time fire chief Clayton V. Huntley Jr. passed away from cancer at the age of 69. Biddeford, Maine Fire Department- Assistant Chief Paul LaBrecque has retired after 42 years of service. This documentation may help with determining if more personnel are needed, or if mutual aid agreements need to be modified. Presque Isle, Maine Fire Department- received Federal grant for COVID-19 supplies. Listed Under Community They Protect, (APPARATUS SHOWN HERE MAY NOT BE CURRENTLY The great cconum.c value 1 1' the Van Burren, Maine Fire Department- applies for grant to replace fire station. In 1988 the named changed to the Portland Bureau of Fire, Rescue, and Emergency Services. Canton, Maine Fire Department- Engine 4 has been assigned a 2009 Spartan / Toyne 1500/750 Rescue Pumper. The Portland Fire and Rescue Department is the largest fire department in the U.S. state of Oregon. If it was a layoff, we would have included it. Posted in April. Air Rescue units were added in 1973, and in 1975 the Medical Crisis Unit (Medcu) was formed as a part of the Fire Department to handle the increasing need for EMS in Portland. Senators . (FS-201) to replace the apparatus bay floor. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. The Fireboat was fitted with a steam engine capable of discharging 1,800 GPM, and quartered at the Portland Pier from where it protected the City's busy waterfront. Posted in January. Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- hires Scott Guillerault as new fire chief. Posted in May. We have a complete service center staffed by Pierce, Ford and Navistar trained technicians with ASE & EVT certifications. ); 11 new people through the revolving door Accolades for South Portland's new fire station. Gordon Chibroski/Staff Photographer: Tuesday, June 16, 2009. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. Data can also provide justification of fire department budgets to a city or town council, or town selectmen. Posted in June. Its been in the newspaper, as everybody knows, and its been really detrimental to us as an organization to our motivation, and Im sure its caused you all a lot of grief.. It was $3.2 million. Correction: This story was updated at 11:02 a.m., Oct. 20, 2011, to correct the original purchase price of the fireboat. How to Add or Inactivate a Person's MEFIRS Account(PDF, 1 page, 275 KB)***updated 4/01/2020, A "MEFIRS Report Writer Fire Report Hints" document that provides basic guidance on how to use Report Writer to find some reports she has created that summarizes fire run report and training/activities information:MEFIRS Report Writer Fire Report Hints(PDF, 8pages, 275KB)*** updated 6/11/2020, A "MEFIRS Training & Activity Module Hints" document that provides basic information on setting up data elements for training and activity forms and events: MEFIRS Training & Activities Module Hints (PDF, 7 pages, 675KB) *** updated12/30/19, A guidance document on how to documentCOVID-19 NFIRS Special Study guidelines for an NFIRS report(PDF, 1 page, 78 KB) ***updated 4/6/2020, NEW! The Portland Fire Department (PFD) protects the historic seafaring city of Portland, Maine. New Portland, Maine 04961. Cumberland, Maine 04021 (P) 207.829.5421 West Station 115 Blackstrap Road Cumberland, Maine 04021 (P) 207.829.3458: Recruitment and Retention Video. Fire protection started in Portland in 1768 with the appointment of five Fire Wards. These men had Police powers and had the authority to order citizens to help at fire scenes. The goal is to encourage fire departments to use a standardized incident reporting system to report their activities. _______ FARM. Posted in March. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Bangor, Maine Fire Department- upgrades radio system. Fire Engine 6 from the South Portland Fire Department carries the casket from the. 52 State House Station Posted in February. They have become an integral part of the national security state apparatus, MacLeod continued, and are now interfering with political discourse, censoring content, and manipulating data to promote their own interests, according to Lifesite News. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Thomson said that hiring more firefighters would greatly reduce, if not eliminate, most overtime in the department. 1908 City Hall Fire Photo Gallery. Im not here to slam the fire chief or the manager for the work they have done. The payment is split into two tranches, with the first payment of $23,145,326 received in May 2021 and the second . Oct. 20--PORTLAND -- The city's two-year-old fireboat was damaged last weekend for the second time when it hit something underwater during a navigational training run. (E2, E5, E7, MEDCU5, MEDCU7, MEDCU8, MEDCU 9, WC2), (East End) 134 Congress Street - Oct. 20--PORTLAND -- The city's two-year-old fireboat was damaged last weekend for the second time when it hit something underwater during a navigational training run. The firefighter and his . Rescue 1's 2019 ambulance has been reassigned to Rescue 6. The new unit features a Cummins L9 350HP motor, Allison EVS 3000 Transmission, Hale DSD 1500 GPM Pump and 1000 gallon water tank. Fire Department History. Posted in March. Hence, every report, however small the incident, is important. The Munjoy Hill fire station would lose a fire truck under the budget proposed by Portland City Manager Jon Jennings, the president of the firefighters union said this week. 2 Posted in September. Posted in December. Data from Maine Incident Reporting System (MEFIRS) is loaded into the National Fire Incident Reporting System along with data from all 50 states and the territories. This means that if you use the MEFIRS system in Explorer, you will have to choose another browser to use with the system. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Bureaus and Offices City departments. "An incident like this, we take it very seriously," he said of Saturday's accident. Lincolnville, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a new 2020 International HV607/E-One pumper for Engine 4. 43 were here. Auburn, Maine Fire Department- had taken delivery of a 2021 Pierce Enforcer for Engine 3. ", a 42 feet Duffy, went into service as a Rescue boat for the waterfront and Portland's Coastal Islands. This is a general flyer about the training:MEFIRS fire report training(PDF, 1 page). The Portland Co. built the next steamer in 1864, which was placed in service on Congress St. along with Ladder 1 as the "Casco Steam Fire Engine Number 5". Portland Fire and Rescue Bureau, also known as the Portland Fire Bureau, and sometimes informally the Portland Fire Department, is the principle fire suppression, prevention, and rescue agency of the City of Portland, Oregon, United States.The department is the largest fire protection and emergency medical services provider in the state of Oregon, responsible for an area of 151 square miles . Under a proposed budget, the Portland Fire Department would lose Engine 1 from its Munjoy Hill fire station unless an alternative is suggested and adopted. It also features a Foam Pro 2001 foam system with 20 gallon tank. LaMontagne would not be specific about the location of the accident or whether it happened near where the schooner Wendameen hit a charted underwater wreck in June, saying an investigation is under way. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. SOUTH PORTLAND, Maine A $1.1 million South Portland Fire Department ladder truck has been declared a total loss after its electrical system was severely damaged during a . Sanford, Maine Fire Department- pumper hit by vehicle while at an incident scene. Posted in December. Quick Links. Apparatus Info. Gates shall be of the swinging or sliding type. That, and a clear understanding of our focus on firefighter safety and practicality, made Seagrave our first choice.. The Scarborough Fire Department will continuously strive to meet the changing needs of our community by: Being committed to our values, mission, and dedication to our fire service profession. Posted in November. That station is staying there its not closing, Gautreau said. Title 14, 174: Installation of Smoke and Carbon Monoxide Detectors by Fire Departments; Fire Sprinkler Contractors Title 32 . Lewiston, Maine Fire Department- Brian Stockdale resigns as fire chief. Portland, Maine Fire Department- Engine 11 had been temporarily moved to the Munjoy Hill station while their quarters are being renovated. He would not say whether the person who was operating the boat Saturday is licensed. 1231 Maine Street Poland, ME 04274 PH: (207) 998 . Mount Desert, Maine Fire Department- ambulance service pays for fire station renovations. Weve asked several times, and there is no extra money and no extra people without raising taxes considerably.. Collectively, the data is an asset because it helps identify trends, quantify activities, determine causes and plan deployment of limited resources. Posted in May. I dont plan to trainin late fall or winter because traveling becomes uncertain. The Portland Maine Fire Department has been on the front lines since 1768. Email Matt Bartlett. MA and is a collection of photos of fire apparatus, ambulances and. Station 1 - Old Town Posted in February. Posted in April. 72 Sand Hill Road Somerville, Maine 04348 Phone: 207-549-3828 Fax: 207-549-4753. 1 / 12. Even though the Steam Engines were well built, they required mechanically skilled Engineers at the Stations 24 hours a day. The department has re-named the fire station in his honor. Cavallaro. Gautreau said that, as of April 11, 80 percent of the departments budget had been expended, and overtime spending was at 140 percent of what was budgeted. no apparatus currently assigned-----Engine 9: 2011 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/750 (medic/ex E4) Condition: Used Used. BELFAST, MAINE, THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12, 1882. By the late 1890s Portland's Fire department had become a well-respected Fire Department, well known throughout the North East for its skill in battling major fires and for its high fire activity. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Windham, Maine Fire Department- renovations and construction on the addition of headquarters had begun. Posted in April. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Position Summary. Theircontact information is as follows: Richard Taylor [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) (Mar1, Mar2), running with a spare engine until new pumpers arrive, 2022 Pierce Enforcer 1500/700/20A (delivery mid-late Sept 2022), 2011 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/500/20A (to be reassigned when new E5 in svc), 2011 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/750 (medic/ex E4), 1980 Mack MC 1000/750 (ex Windham, in svc 2017), 1988 Ford F-350/1978 Saulsbury 4X4 350/285 (acquired in 2006, ex Haddam CT - exE314), Pierce Enforcer 100' MM Tower ordered in 2022, 2017 Seagrave Marauder II 1500/500/100' RMA, 2022 Pierce Enforcer-Ascendant 1500/400/107' RMA, 2000 Pierce Dash 1500/500/105' RMA (refurb by Pierce 2020), 1994 Pierce 2000/500/105' (purch used in 2009), 2011 Pierce Velocity (in svc 2019, ex Rockford, IL), 2005 Chevy C7500 23-foot Box Truck w/Hyd Ramp, 2006 Chevy Suburban 4X4 - Deputy Chief Air Rescue Division, 2011 Ford F-550 Super Cab w/1994 E-One Body (rehab - placed into svc 2011, 2019 Rosenbauer Panther 4X4 2100/1600/500DC, 2001 Oshkosh T1-1500 ARFF 1,250 GPM/1500 water/450 AFFF/500 lbs Halon/55' Snozzle, 2013 Chevy G4500/2014 Braun ambulance (exM35), 2009 Ford E-450/2011 Braun ambulance (ex A304 Rsv), 2014 Ford E-450/Braun/Quigley 4x4 conversion ambulance, 2022 Ford E-450/Braun remounted ambulance - medical crisis unit, 2009 65' 3000 GPM fireboat "City of Portland IV", 1994 Kawasaki carrying portable pump & hose, Barbara Bush Medical Center Critical Care, 1974 American LaFrance/1986 Dept 1000/500, 1996 Freightliner FL112SD/Ferrara 1250/1000, 1999 Pierce Dash 1500/1000 (purch used in 2009), 2001 Pierce Enforcer 1250/750 (E1 disbanded 7/1/19), 1936 Seagrave 65' MMA (PFD's 1st steel aerial), 1970 American LaFrance AeroChief 80' snorkel, 1977 Ward LaFrance/Maxim 250/200/100' RMA, 1982 American LaFrance Water Chief 1500/500/75' RMA, 1983 American LaFrance Water Chief 1500/500/75' RMA, 1989 Pierce Arrow 1250/300/105' RMA (to Hernando Beach, FL VFD 2011), 1959 65 foot Fireboat 7,000 GPM with a 250 gallon AFFF foam tank (and 85 gallons of Hi-Ex), 1976 International 450 PKP/50 AFFF/50 CO2, 1977 Walters CT4 ARFF 1520 GPM/1500 gallon water/210 gallon AFFF/52' Snozzle w/ 750 GPM tip/300 GPM bumper turret, 1992 Chevy/E-One Rapid Intervention 450 lbs of Purple K. Posted in April. Posted in February. Map & Hours. Posted in June. . Westbrook, Maine- radio system upgrade does away with dead spots. Saco, Maine Fire Department- fire chief named Maine's Fire Chief of the Year. Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Fire Department- has placed into service a 2012 Pierce Arrow 1500/300/100 RM tower ladder. Posted in April. The fire service responds to all types of emergency and non-emergency incidents. In 1899 Portland annexed the City of Deering, with that the entire firefighting force of Deering was incorporated into the PFD. CBI Photo. Our parts department stocks over $1.5 million of parts in the 2-story warehouse. Most Firefighters are now licensed EMTs, and a group of Firefighters that are currently licensed Paramedics will be cross trained to possibly form a Paramedic Engine Company.[1]. This information might be used to determine the best location for a fire station or if another tank truck is needed. Posted in February. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Facilities Supervisor. The overtime issue in Portland for the fire department is that it has not been budgeted for what we need to run the fire department for 15 years running, he said Monday. However, Richard Taylor has create an Excel spreadsheet for years 2020-2025 so departments can document when they couldn't respond to an incident: Non-responded calls (Excel). This is a general labor position with no previous experience required. Two decades later, a major fire would change the face of Portland, leading to the end of the volunteer department, and two significant innovations in firefighting. Ellsworth, Maine Fire Department- Fire Chief Richard Tupper has retired after 35 years of service. Posted in June. His investigation into that grounding showed the accident could have been prevented but the crew did nothing wrong. Posted in May. He may consider asking his board of directors to support a resolution opposing the proposal. Presumption of disability for active firefighters. Combination; COMMAND; Non-Walk-In; Walk-In; Tankers. A few are licensed by the Coast Guard to handle vessels with as much as 100 tons of displacement, but LaMontagne said the department doesn't require that. The boat also was the source of criticism in 2009 when LaMontagne proposed spending $1.8 million to build new quarters on the Maine State Pier for its crew. Chris Thomson, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 740, which represents about 226 Portland firefighters, urged city councilors at Monday night's meeting to . Paramedics were cross-trained to become Firefighters. Posted in March. Hampden, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Horton 4X4 ambulance for Ambulance 289. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. October 30, 2019: Image Trend has announced that their Elite platform (our MEFIRS system is in Elite) will not be supported by Internet Explorer after December 31, 2019. Gates se-curing the fire apparatus access roads shall comply with all of the following criteria: 1. The next apparatus would likely be an aerial, and then possibly another pumper. Engine 3. . Lt. Nick Barrow at the Coast Guard station in South Portland said it did not appear that the city had to file a report, given the amount of damage, the absence of serious injuries, that the accident didn't involve another boat or a grounding, and that the boat was able to return to port unaided. Clinton moves forward with new fire/police station, but not rushing things. Fire department overtime costs are a perennial issue for the city. Posted in May. Scarborough, Maine Fire Department- fire chief set to retire after 46 years of service. Posted in April. You can see the following vehicles respondi. More companies followed: Vigilant in 1794, Cataract, Portland, Extinguisher, and later the Alert. Tank 1 CARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD. Back in 2015, firefighters protested a decision by City Hall to periodically take the stations ambulance out of service to save money. Lewiston, Maine Fire Department- opens new fire station on North Temple Street. He said firefighters often are forced to work overtime. Data from MEFIRS is used by the Maine State Fire Marshals Office to prepare an annual report and for ongoing research into Maine's unique fire burden and fire incidents as required by the Maine Legislature. New Companies were formed, Eagle Ladder Co. 2 in 1874, Hose Co. 6 in 1881, Bramhall Ladder Co. 3 in 1883, Chemical 1 in 1892, and 1894 the PFD commissioned Engine Seven Fireboat. It was government suprplus from a US Airbase in Germany and has been designated Engine 11. Town of Scarborough 259 US-1 Scarborough, ME 04070 Phone: (207) 730-4000 Fax: (207) 730-4033. We protect lives and property through fire . PFRD is a combination fire EMS department that averages 1,200 calls a year. Bingham learned to photograph information at the Portland Naval Base. Job specializations: Maintenance/Cleaning. Bangor, Maine Fire Department- recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford E-450/PL Custom Medallion ambulance for Rescue 1. Calls for service for Engine 1 have ranged from 1,631 in 2014 to a high of 2,015 in 2017, while Engine 5 at Central Station has ranged from 3,380 calls in 2014 to 3,560 in 2017, according to data provided by the union. 503-823-3700. Washington, D.C. - U.S. If you want to help us update this department with photos or information, Centennial South Eagle Street Hazmat Response, Centennial East Geddes Ave Apartment Fire. But the shaft was sheared off -- as designed, to prevent damage to the transmission -- and the propeller and rudder were damaged as a result. Posted in June. LifeFlight of Maine- recently acquired a 2020 Agusta 109SP twin engine helicopter (N901XM) for LifeFlight 2. In November 1859 Portland's "Machigonne 1," a First-size Amoskeag, became the first steam engine in the City. New stations were built, Congress St. and Market in 1866, and India St. in 1867. Posted in February. Posted in April. Portland, Maine Fire Department- Engine 11 had been temporarily moved to the Munjoy Hill station while their quarters are being renovated. Portland Fire and Rescue Main Office. The MEFIRS/NFIRS State Program Manager is Richard Taylor. Home CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Yarmouth Fire Dept . . IIA Fire Department Testing, a leading company in the fire safety industry, is looking for full-time General Laborers to join our Portland, Maine team immediately as Fire Equipment Technicians.We provide an essential service testing fire equipment for fire departments at their locations. Please contact Michelle if you have a situation where you believe a new statewide Plus-One code needs to be created. Posted in November. It operates from 14 Fire Stations, and is comprised of the following units: 9 Engine Companies (including 4 Unstaffed/Call companies on the islands) 5 Ladder Companies 2 100' rear-mounts 2 105' rear-mounts 1 107' rear-mount 1 Rescue Company 8 Ambulances 2 Fire Boats 3 ARFF Crash Rescue Units The . Office of State Fire Marshal CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Sanford, Maine - A young woman who died in 1891 in Sanford, Maine has been identified as Edith Patten. Richard Taylor. Posted in March. Knox County Dispatch. It will be designated Engine 4 and will replace Engine 1's 1987 Ford C/E-One 1250/750. 1 Engine Join to apply for the Facilities Supervisor - Portland, ME role at CSX. Maine State Plus-One codes(PDF, 3 pages, 103 KB)***updated 2/19/2020, A "How to Add or Inactivate a Person's MEFIRS Account" guide. In 1831 the Portland Fire Department was officially established. Operating two front line ambulances, a spare ambulance, and a fly car with both call company and per-diem staff. It has been assigned to Engine 1, replacing a 1988 International. Blake returned to MI6 as assistant chief of Department Y, and . . With increasing fires the Fire Companies became better organized leading to a numbering system starting in 1835. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. The PFD put the Alarm Division into operation in March of 1867. Job Summary. Posted in April. MAINE. The boat ran aground in November 2009 in Whitehead Passage, the channel between Peaks and Cushing islands, sustaining $90,000 worth of damage. The Portland Fire Department is a proud team of dedicated professionals on the front line since 1768. LifeFlight of Maine- a look inside the brand new helicopters. There, the data is used to analyze individual state and the national fire burden or the cumulative cost of fire related deaths, injuries, property and contents loss in addition to response costs and others costs. February 8, 2018:Image Trend has told our office that, instead of providing the Scheduler module that we contracted for, they have decided to offer another company's product for MEFIRS scheduling. He did not comment on the proposal, or the city managers decision not to highlight it during his budget presentation. She will assess the existing NFIRS code situation and decide if a new Plus-One code needs to be created. Hallowell, Maine Fire Department- has purchased a stock/demo Pierce pumper with 1250 GPM pump and 750 gallon water tank. This is a Regional Award also benefitting Waterville, Belgrade, China Village, Clinton, Fairfield-Benton, Madison, Oakland, South China, Winslow and Sidney ME Fire Departments. Visit theMEFIRSlogin screen here--itis best used in theGoogle Chromeweb browser. APPARATUS OF THE PAST - MASSACHUSETTS CITIES & TOWNS A-E . Unity, Maine Fire Department- recently took delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/PL Custom ambulance for Ambulance 100. Milford, Maine Fire Department- plans to purchase their own ambulance and begin transporting patients. Remains unearthed in 2017 identified as Edith Patten. Vassalboro, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Freightliner M2-106/E-One pumper for Engine 15. Rumford, Maine Fire Department- voters authorize land purchase for new fire station. Posted in July. And Jennings said that former Assistant City Manager Michael Sauschuck was working with Gautreau to conduct an internal review of fire operations that would inform this years budget. Chris Thomson, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, Local 740, which represents about 226 Portland firefighters, urged city councilors at Monday nights meeting to consider an alternative plan being drafted by the union. AFD's community outreach efforts . The proposal includes a $939,000 increase for the fire department, which would have an $18.2 million budget. SCBA Inspections. Dresden, Maine Fire Department- recently acquired a 2020 International/Deep South tanker with 1500 GPM pump and 2500 gallon tank. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. Departments. Map & Hours. Gautreau said Engine 1 has one of the lowest call volumes in the city, but Thomson noted that it provides important backup to the busier station downtown. Tanker 1 Headquarters, Engine 1 In 1859 the Columbia Engine Company joined. I acquired a large collection of fire apparatus slides from the estate of a Dallas area fire chief. Jenningshas proposeda $206.6 million budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, with a goal of limiting property tax increases for municipal services to the rate of inflation, 3 percent. Rockland Fire & EMS Department, 118 Park St, Rockland, ME 04841. Features include: diesel engine, automatic transmission, aluminum wheels, rear cab storage for Fire/EMS gear, 12 volt and 110 power, and 4 SCBA brackets enclosed ZICO storage bags to ensure a clean cab environment. 369 Main . Posted in August. Apparatus has been relocated to the other stations with the staffed apparatus running out of the South Windham Station. Warren Fire Department receives Spirit of America award. 1 Portland Avenue, Old Orchard Beach, ME 04064 (207) 934-5714 | Contact Town Hall for Hours . Distributed byTribune Content Agency, LLC. . Title 30-A, 3157: Automotive fire apparatus; Title 30-A, 5722: Operating expenses; Title 25, 2352: Right to enter buildings . Page updated. Waterboro, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 E-One 1500/500/100' RMA for Ladder 3. 4. Presumption of disability for active firefighters, 112. All rights reserved. The accident was the second involving the $3.2 million fireboat, which Portland put into service in September 2009. The City of . Frederick County (MD) Fire & Rescue/Facebook, MD Department's Ambulances Getting New Lift Systems, REV Fire Group Plans $1.5M Renovation of its PA Facility, NE Department Invests $2M in 'Lifesaving' Equipment. The minimum gate width shall be 20 feet (6096 mm). Dover-Foxcroft, Maine Fire Department- fire officials look for options in replacing 1993 ladder truck. Pierce . 14 years after it began the PFD became completely motorized with the purchase of Engine 6, a 1929 Mack triple combination pumper. Naples, Maine Fire Department- has taken delivery of a 2021 Ford F-550/Braun 4X4 ambulance for Rescue 8. I don't want people to think we beached the thing or something.". The Brunswick Fire Department has been proudly serving the citizens of Brunswick for over 200 years. CLICK FOR ARTICLE. 3. Posted in February. Chief Butler began with a motorized Chief's car followed by a Deputy Chief's car in 1916. This time it was motorized equipment. (207) 594-0318. More companies followed: "Vigilant" in 1794, "Cataract", "Portland", "Extinguisher", and later the "Alert". We must keep exactly what we have at Engine Company 1 and will support any collaboration or outcome that supports that.. Contact. 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