Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department, Author at The Harpswell Anchor

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As wildfire season begins, 7 Harpswell firefighters gain skills to control them

Seven members of Harpswell's three independent fire departments, along with 43 other firefighters, recently participated in wild lands fire training with the Maine Forest Service.

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May 22, 2023

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Training gives Harpswell 11 new ice rescue technicians

"Always expect ice to be unsafe," says Scott Holowach, longtime firefighter, emergency medical technician and ice rescue technician.

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March 14, 2023

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From the Community

OBIFD recognizes first responders, board members

The Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department held a recognition cookout at the Orr's Island Fire Station on Sept. 18, to honor first responders and departing members of the OBIFD Board of Directors.

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October 4, 2022

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From the Community

‘Dancing Under the Stars’ to benefit OBIFD

The Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department's Summer of Fun will continue on Aug. 10 with "Dancing Under the Stars," a Caribbean-themed evening filled with reggae music and delicious tropical dining.

byOrr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department

July 24, 2022

Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department

As wildfire season begins, 7 Harpswell firefighters gain skills to control them

Training gives Harpswell 11 new ice rescue technicians

OBIFD recognizes first responders, board members

‘Dancing Under the Stars’ to benefit OBIFD

First Person: ‘My job is to show up. God does the rest’

From a kitchen far, far away: Chef with Hollywood connections premieres at Harpswell Neck’s Auburn Colony

In a Cundy’s Harbor tradition, church members handcraft quilts for graduates

Orr's and Bailey Islands Fire Department

As wildfire season begins, 7 Harpswell firefighters gain skills to control them

Training gives Harpswell 11 new ice rescue technicians

OBIFD recognizes first responders, board members

‘Dancing Under the Stars’ to benefit OBIFD

First Person: ‘My job is to show up. God does the rest’

From a kitchen far, far away: Chef with Hollywood connections premieres at Harpswell Neck’s Auburn Colony

In a Cundy’s Harbor tradition, church members handcraft quilts for graduates

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