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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 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....
Residents vote to pay double for fire coverage
PASSADUMKEAG - Townspeople agreed to pay extra for fire coverage, opting to fund both a local department as it continues to rebuild while maintaining its contract with the town of Howland. Voters approved three articles, costing tax payers an estimated $19,000 to fund...
Josh McNally named full-time chief after department builds reputation, business
(Source: Lincoln News) HOWLAND - Two years ago, Fire Chief Josh McNally had his hands full. He was working on building a fire district with Passadumkeag. The ambulance director stepped down and the ambulance service was merged with the fire department. He was training...