Fire News

Glenburn's Refurbished Trucks are Back in Service

March 1, 2009

Glenburn Units 226 and 232 have gone through a complete refurb and are now back in service.  Both trucks have been updated with the latest equipment and upgraded to meet today's current requirements.  To see pictures go to the Apparatus link and click on unit 226 and 232.

 

Glenburn gets new Fire Chief

February 26, 2009

Glenburn Fire Department's Assistant Chief, Steven McQuarrie has been named the new Fire Chief.  Congratulations to him for his accomplishment. This has created vacancies on the department and updates on promotions will be posted as positions are filled.

 

2 "New" trucks coming back to Glenburn

January 21, 2009

Glenburn is expecting to accept 2 of their trucks back that were sent out months ago to be completely refurbished. 

Glenburn's brush truck, Unit 226 is expected to be returned in the coming months after going through a complete refurbish and a new flatbed body, tank, and pump added to the truck.

Glenburn's Unit 232 is expected to be back in service sooner, but the date is unkown.  The truck had a complete refurbish done as well, and a new tank installed as well.

Busy Start to New Year for Glenburn

January 20, 2009

Crews from Glenburn have been busy since the new year.  Over the past week, Glenburn has responded to numerous calls including calls to mutual aid towns.  Glenburn has responded to:  Carbon Monoxide alarms, chimney fires, including a stove fire.

Fire Destroys Home in Glenburn

January 13, 2009

 

Mutual Aid Call in Hermon

December 28, 2008

Glenburn Fire responded to Overhead Door inc. in Freedom Industrial park in Hermon for an afternoon fire.  Glenburn was one of numerous towns called for assistance.  Crews had a very quick attack and saved the building and most of the records inside.  Cause of the fire is unknown at this time, but is being investigated by the Fire Marshall's Office.

 

SUV Rollover on Orono Road

December 27, 2008

Glenburn Fire responded to a rollover on the Orono road in Glenburn.  Road conditions caused the operator of a Ford SUV to lose control and rollover in the ditch on a corner.  No injuries were reports, and crews were on scene for approximately 1 hour for cleanup and traffic control.

 

Have a Safe Holiday

December 21, 2008

Glenburn Fire wishes everyone a safe and happy holiday!  A few friendly reminders, make sure your Christmas tree has plenty of water and be sure to unplug it when nobody is home or when you go to sleep at night.

Also, be sure to check your smoke detectors.  Smoke detectors can save your life!  Change the batteries in them as well so you know they will work if ever needed.

With a cold winter ahead and fuel costs high, more people are using alternative heating.  Please be sure to use your woodstove responsibly and properly.  Make sure you have proper clearance around your stove and be sure to have a fire extinguisher nearby for any emergencies.  Also, be sure your chimney is in good working condition.  Glenburn Fire does FREE chimney VISUAL inspections and can refer you to someone who can clean and maintain your chimney.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

 

Chimney Fire in Hudson

December 20, 2008

Glenburn responds to Hudson Friday after noon for a chimney fire.  Crews arrived to find the residence with a haze of smoke and fire coming from the chimney.  Crews quickly worked at getting the fire under control to stop any further extension.

Smoke detectors were not working in the residence, and the occupants were transported with smoke inhalation.

 

Trailer Saved in Glenburn

December 19, 2008

Glenburn Fire Responds to Early morning trailer fire in Glenburn.  Units from Hudson and Bangor were also asked to respond.

The fire appeared to have started from the furnace.  Home owners stated they could hear fire under the floor and evacuated the residence.

A quick attack at fire under the trailer paid off as the trailer was saved with only minor damage.

The occupants of the residence escaped with only minor smoke inhalation and were not transported.

This is the second trailer fire in Glenburn in two months.  Both trailers were saved with minimal damage due to a quick response.

 

Ice Storm Keep Crews Busy

November 27, 2008

The ice storm that swept through Maine Thursday night kept fire crews busy Friday.  The day started early when firefighters responded to an automobile crash.  Crews remained on scene while Bangor Hydro units replaced a damaged pole.

Following the crash, crews responded to numerous trees down on roadway.  Some roads were not passable without the removal of trees.  Crews cut down and removed over 30 trees that morning.

Following tree cleanups, crews also responded to a pole on fire.  Crews stood by on scene waiting for Bangor Hydro when a transformer exploded causing power outage to several residents in Glenburn.

 

Automobile Accident - Early Start to Thanksgiving

November 27, 2008

Glenburn Fire responded to an automobile crash around 3:00am Thursday morning.  It was reported that there were individuals trapped in the vehicle, which prompted Glenburn Fire to start Levant Fire with JAWS for assistance.

Crews arrived on scene to find a 2008 Regular Cab GMC Sierra upside down in the ditch with 3 occupants trapped inside.  No major injuries were reported, but one was transported to the hospital.  It is unknown at this time what caused the crash.

 

Driver Falls Asleep on Rt. 15

November 24, 2008

Glenburn Fire and G & H Ambulance responded to an automobile crash on Rt. 15 around 10:00am.  The driver reportedly fell asleep at the wheel after working a long shift.  Witnesses reported that the vehicle veered into oncoming traffic numerous times, then abruptly left the roadway, going airborne and hitting a tree where it came to rest.

The driver was wearing his seatbelt which allowed him to walk away from the accident with minimal injury.  All units were on scene for approximately an hour cleaning up the wreckage.

Early Morning House Fire

November 18, 2008

The Glenburn general alarm was struck early Tuesday morning when someone called Penobscot RCC and reported their house was on fire.  Crews from Several towns arrived in Glenburn at the 5am fire which nearly destroyed the home.

Glenburn firefighters arrived on scene to see the upstairs on the back of the house burning.  Arriving crews did a quick attack to stop the fire that was rapidly spreading.

There were several occupants asleep when the blaze broke out, and all made it out.  One victim sustained injuries and was rushed to the hospital.

Crews remained on scene for almost 8 hours making sure there would be no re-ignition, and assisted investigators in determining the cause of the fire.  The cause was determined to be combustibles on electric baseboard heating.

Firefighters Save Mobile Home and Dog

November 12, 2008

Firefighters from Glenburn Prevent what could have been a total loss to a mobile home on Wednesday, and in the process, rescued a dog from the mobile home which caught fire.  For more information on this story, Read the Bangor Daily News coverage below.

Article by: Dawn Gagnon, BDN Staff

Firefighters posted an unusually quick response time Wednesday when they were called out for a chimney fire.

Members of the all-volunteer department usually respond to fire calls from all over the community.

On Wednesday, however, several of them already were at the station because they were getting ready to leave for a fire prevention education program at Glenburn Elementary School, Lt. Eric Strout of the Glenburn Fire Department said Wednesday.

That enabled seven Glenburn firefighters to be at the scene in less than three minutes, he said. They were joined at the scene by four firefighters from Hudson and three members of the G&H Ambulance crew.

According to Strout, fire crews were called to 1532 Pushaw Road about 12:20 p.m. after a pedestrian saw smoke coming a mobile home owned by Paul Jones but occupied by a caretaker.

When firefighters arrived, flames were beginning to erupt from the chimney and eaves of the roof, he said.

Because no one was home, firefighters had to break down a door to gain entry and to let out a dog that was inside, Strout said. He said a neighbor located the dog and tied it near the trailer so it would be there upon the caretaker’s return.

After extinguishing the fire, crews used positive air pressure to force smoke out of the trailer. Fire damage was minimal and there was no smoke damage, Strout said.

Strout said the cause of the fire was a buildup of creosote inside the chimney. He encouraged home-owners to make sure their chimneys are in good condition and well-maintained. The Glenburn Fire Department is one of several in the area that offers free visual inspections of chimneys. For more information or to schedule one, call 942-6118.

Glenburn Fire Approved to Refurbish Apparatus

October 19, 2008

The Glenburn Fire Department was just approved to refurbish 2 of their trucks.  Unit 226, a 1987 Chevrolet serving as the departments brush truck, and Unit 232, a 1988 GMC serving the west side of Glenburn as an Engine, will both be out of service for several months to get completely refurbished.

Blood Drive

August 15, 2008

Glenburn Fire will be hosting a Blood Drive with G & H Ambulance on September 11, 2008 from 12:00pm to 6:00pm.  Everyone grab your friends and come on over to the Glenburn Fire Station and donate.

Ron Allen Retires from GFD after 30 years of service!

July 12, 2008

Firefighter Ron Allen Retires after 30 + years of dedicated service with the Glenburn Fire Department.  We would like to congratulate him on this big accomplishment and wish him the best with is future.

Ron Allen was a member with GFD from November 6, 1977 to June 30, 2008.  Prior to these years of services, Ron was a Jr. firefighter with the department.  During Ron's 30 years, he held numerous different positions with the department.

On Behalf of the entire GFD, thank you for your hard work and dedicated service, and Good Luck!

Structure Fire on Berry Pit Road

June 17, 2008 

The fire was discovered by Lt. Dan Bean from Hudson Fire who was on his way to his parents’ house in Glenburn. He saw smoke from Route 221, searched for the fire, discovered heavy smoke coming from the eaves of the Clark home and reported the blaze.

The Chief of Hudson Fire, Bill Grant said the house was insured but the family lost everything. "The only thing they have are a few possessions we were able to save from the first floor," Grant said. "They have absolutely no clothing. They have the clothes on their back."

A benefit spaghetti supper for the family will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday in the Orono High School cafeteria. Admission will be $5 a person. To make donations of clothes and other items, call the high school at 866-4916 or Stacy Clark at 802-793-3045.

 

Woods Fire in Glenburn

May 29, 2008

Firefighters from more than a half-dozen communities worked for most of the afternoon Thursday to keep a small brush fire from growing into something far more serious.

When units from Glenburn and Hudson first arrived at the scene around 12:30 p.m., the brush fire located about 1,000 feet off Marston Meadow Road was still relatively small. But high winds quickly fanned the flames over the bone-dry ground cover.

At one point, the fire spread into the crowns of nearby trees, said Bill Grant, chief of the Hudson Fire Volunteer Department.

A Maine Forest Service helicopter was called in to battle the blaze for a while, which was an enormous help, Grant said. But much of the work had to be done with hand tools and containers of water carried on firefighters’ backs or hauled in by ATV, Grant said.

"It was miserable to fight," Grant said at about 4 p.m. after the fire had been mostly contained. "The wind has not been helpful at all. The fire actually chased about six guys out at one point."

Grant said crews likely would continue to work on the fire for several more hours and would keep an eye on the location overnight to prevent flare-ups. Firefighters from Bradford, Levant, Hermon, Milford, Eddington and the Maine Forest Service assisted with the blaze.