Fire departments across the State of Maine provide an essential and irreplaceable service to our communities,

Taking the time to read to children is not only a worthwhile investment but also a wonderful experience. I have visited 119 schools in Maine, and these visits are among the most rewarding experiences in my career in public service.

I joined the fire service on July 1, 1946. And I was an active volunteer for 53 years.

Had I known that, it would have added fire to my indignation.

We count on the city for fire service, but we've contemplated starting our own fire service in the past. (Universities) have two options: you either work with the city or you start your own fire service.

should remind people of the role the fire service plays. They are the first responders when something happens. We lost 343 firefighters that day. Annually, we generally lose over 100 per year in the line of duty.