Category: Public Safety

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…

Sanford Police Department Update

Compiled by Jordan Wilson, Communications Coordinator, City of Sanford Staffing Updates: Officers Chenard and Donaldson graduated from the Maine Criminal Justice Academy (MCJA) Basic Law Enforcement Program in December. Officer Chenard is assigned to the evening shift patrol, and Officer Donaldson is assigned to the midnight shift patrol. Officers Cutler and Tishim have been assigned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) as the newest detectives. Officer Randt has been assigned to the Mental Health Unit (MHU), filling the vacancy created…

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…

Collaboration Enables Jail Inmates to Send Cards and Gifts

York County Jail inmate Amber wraps a gift for one of her children on Saturday, Dec. 9 at the jail. The event was designed to help maintain the relationship between incarcerated parents and their children. Photo: Tammy Wells By Tammy Wells, York County media specialist Many people have plans for special holidays, and that often means time spent with family and other cherished loved ones. When your address is jail, though, holidays can be complicated and sad. Events on Saturday,…