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PublishedAugust 4, 2022
Stephan Bunker’s message: ‘Don’t do as I did, do as I say’
After being diagnosed with brain cancer two years ago, the Farmington firefighter is training others on how to reduce exposures to carcinogens.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
Mutual aid comes to the rescue at challenging Strong fire
Strong Fire Department Chief Duane Boyd said the fire, burning within a sawdust heap at Lignetics of Maine, would have been impossible to manage without help from other fire departments in the region participating in a Franklin County mutual aid program.
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PublishedJuly 28, 2022
Farmington appoints new fire chief
New Fire Chief Tim "T.D." Hardy was named interim chief of the Farmington Fire Rescue Department in December, has served on it for 25 years.
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PublishedJuly 26, 2022
Tim “T.D.” Hardy named new chief of Farmington Fire Rescue Department
The Farmington Fire Chief Advisory Hiring Committee unanimously selected Hardy from among more than 20 applicants in the nationwide search.
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PublishedJuly 21, 2022
Farmington starts process of replacing firetruck
Expected delivery of the new truck would be 16 months after it is ordered.
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PublishedMay 12, 2022
Hiring process for new fire rescue chief questioned
To maintain precedence a search process for the new chief is planned but some Farmington officials, firefighters and citizens feel it isn't necessary.
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PublishedMay 11, 2022
Procedure for hiring Farmington fire rescue chief debated before board
Town manager to decide whether to choose from in-house or follow traditional search.
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PublishedMarch 26, 2022
Malfunctioning oil burner forces evacuation of Franklin County Jail
Inmates and guards were rushed to the outdoor recreation area of the jail to avoid smoke and carbon monoxide inhalation while firefighters ventilated the building.
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PublishedDecember 30, 2021
2021 — The Year in Review, Part I
The Franklin Journal looks back on a busy year full of ups and downs.
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PublishedDecember 2, 2021
Bell honored, Hardy named Farmington’s interim fire chief
Hardy has been with the department since 1997.
Farmington Fire Rescue Department
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