Meet the folks behind the masks at area fire departments

17 years ago

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Photo courtesy of Tomi Henderson
    MARS HILL FIREMEN gathered for a photo op recently. Pictured in front, from left: Stuart Craig, first lieutenant; Wayne Shaw, second lieutenant; Bob Collins, assistant chief; Artie London, chief; and Rudy Bell, captain. Second row: Steve Garrison, Gerald Cousins, Jon McCrum, Greg Cousins, Carter Larrabee, Kyle Larrabee, Steve Milliard, Ralph Donahue, Bob Lento, Todd Moran, Blair McCartney, Carlton Craig, Gary White and Jeff Boyington. In back: Mark Graves and Dennis Larrabee.

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo courtesy of Easton FD
    EASTON FIREFIGHTERS gathered in 2007 for a group shot. Members of the Easton Fire Department include, front row, from left: Carl Mullen, lieutenant; Loren White Sr., assistant chief; Danny Desmond, captain; Darrell White, training consultant; Greg White, training officer; and Jeremy Corey, lieutenant. Second row, in white: Paul DeMerchant, assistant chief; and Kim White, chief. Third row: Coleby Lamoreau, Dana Cyr, Jack Shannon Jr., Mark Copeland, Daniel Davenport, Loren White Jr., Sam Bacon, Gary Barnes and Ben Hickey. Fourth row: Randy Ladner, Mark Kearly, Forrest Dudley, Justin Crockett, Kyle White, Jake King, Seth Cleaves, James Desmond, Matt Blodget, Tony Brown and Adam Perkins.

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
    MEMBERS OF THE ASHLAND Fire Department returned recently from a fire call, taking time for a photo op before leaving the station. Firefighters available for the photo included, kneeling in the front row, from left: Aaron McLellan Jr.; Josh Robinson Jr.; and Norman Long, house chief and the oldest member of the department, serving 53 years. Row two: Pat Long; Tyler Cote; David Bolstridge; Myles Bolstridge Jr.; Thomas Long Jr.; Danielle Long; Eric Boyles; and Shawn McLellan. Back row: Joe Basso; Tom Raymond; Bob Argraves; Donald O’Clair, captain and former chief; Ned LaBelle, chief; Don Bouley, assistant chief; John Thyng, lieutenant; Allan O’Clair; Scott Hammon; and Kyle White, firefighter/EMT.

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo courtesy of Christie Cochran
    MASARDIS FIREFIGHTERS gathered for a photo op recently. Pictured, kneeling, from left: Nelson Craig, assistant chief; Tom Dittus; Kenny Dubois; and Tommy Melana. In back: Chief Steve Sherman; driver Hollis Robinson; Todd Weeks, captain; Zenon Caron, lieutenant; and Bruce Junkins.

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo courtesy of Rich Wark
    MEMBERS OF THE MAPLETON Fire Department donned their dress uniforms earlier this year in preparation for a parade. Pictured, in front: R.J. Gross, mascot. In back: Adam Rider, Ryan Sylvia, Rob Gross, Chief Rich Wark, Geoff Skidgell and Pam Sutherland. 

 

 

 

 

 

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Photo courtesy FF Fire and Rescue
    FIREFIGHTERS responding to fires for the Fort Fairfield Fire Department include, front row, from left: Captain Darryl Doughty, Pete Bowaster, Chief Paul Durepo, Deputy Chief Doug Clifford and Mitch Dufor. Second row: Fire Prevention Officer Jonathan Cote, Mark Pelletier, Captain Mike Jalbert, Training Officer Jeff Leighton, Drake Leighton, Lieutenant Ben Everette, Herb Blaisdell and Safety Officer Hattie Clifford. Missing from the photo: George Glew, Captain Rob Kierstead, Matt McPherson, Dale Beaulieu, Jake Rogeski, Ryan Dorsey, Jim Ireland, Asst. Chief Scott Cyr,  Corrie Kierstead, Randy Parady and Kate Barnes.

 

 

 

 

 

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Staff photo/Kathy McCarty
    SPARKY could be spotted on North St. on a couple occasions recently, helping a junior firefighter advertise carwashes at the Presque Isle Fire Department. Funds raised will be used toward junior firefighter activities and equipment.