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Our department is located in Howland, Maine. We cover an area of over 3,300 residence. Founded over 60 years ago, our department consisted of passionate fire and EMS first responders. Our members are dedicated individuals who, despite the risks of the profession, provide our community with important fire protection and safety services 24/7.
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Howland Fire Department awarded $20,000 grant
HOWLAND - The local fire Department received a big boost to it’s bottom line last week, as it was awarded a $20,000 grant. The money, which was awarded from and unnamed source, is earmarked for a self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) fill station. ”We’ve never had...
Local department gets hosed by federal grant.
HOWLAND - Fire Chief Josh McNally has a lot of experience applying for grants, including how difficult it is to get awarded funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "I have applied the last four years," he said during a Tuesday interview. That was why he...
Howland officials announce town is coming in under budget, not the first time
(Story Credit: Fox 22 Bangor) It's budget time again for towns and cities across our state. The town of Howland is coming in under budget and it's not the first time. Howland, an idyllic little community in the center of Penobscot County is a town known for its...
Howland bedside manner pays off in new contract
HOWLAND - It has been well documented how Fire Chief Josh McNally preaches professionalism as much as he does any other topic when training ambulance and firefighter staff. It is, arguably, the very foundation upon which the Howland Fire Department has been rebuilt....