Category: Fire & EMS

New Fire Station Designs Unveiled

Artist’s rendering of the proposed new Sanford Fire Department headquarters. Source: City of Sanford By Zendelle Bouchard At the City Council meeting on March 19, 2024, members of the public got their first detailed look at plans for the proposed new fire stations. If voters approve the project in November construction will take place over the next few years. The presentation by Bob Mitchell of WBRC/Mitchell Associates showed artist’s renderings of the interior and exterior of both stations, along with…

Fire on River Street

Photo: Terry Jellerson An eight-unit apartment building at 29 River St. burned into rubble Thursday, March 21, 2024 as firefighters from multiple departments battled stiff winds for hours before quelling the blaze. No injuries were reported. The property is owned by Phoenix Associates Group, which has a Hollis post office box address.

Battling More Than Flames  

Springvale Fire StationPhoto: Google By Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford   In the month of January, as we recognize Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month, let's turn our attention to the Sanford Fire Department. Sanford firefighters, and their colleagues across the nation, are facing a silent threat that is present long after the flames have been extinguished: cancer.   Inadequate Facilities   The Sanford and Springvale stations were constructed before there was a comprehensive understanding of firefighter cancer and how stations affect the…

Fire Department 2023 Year in Review

By Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford In 2023, the department responded to 4,446 service calls, reflecting a 0.7% rise from 2022. These calls encompassed various incidents, such as 88 fires, 3,254 rescue and emergency medical service incidents, 386 service calls, and 188 hazardous condition calls. EMS calls constituted 73% of the total incidents, representing a significant portion of the department's workload. 55% of the SFD patients were over the age of 60 years old, and a majority of…