1ST Responder Newspaper - NE
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March, 2017
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ROCKPORT MAINE FD
Rockport Firefighters Present Chief with Custom Made Helmet
Rockport, ME - On February 2nd, members of the Rockport FD took some time to recognize the accomplishments of Chief Peasley since taking the reigns of Rockport Fire Department almost three-years-ago. The members acknowledged that as a department, they wouldn't be in the great position they are in today without his amazing leadership. In recognition, Deputy Chief Philbrook presented Chief Peasley with a custom made Chief's helmet!
Milton Firefighter Kyle Corson rushes Lucy the dog to an ambulance for treatment.
ERIN THOMAS
Lebanon Firefighters Credited for The Heart of the Matter Saving Dog in House Fire is a Matter of the Heart Chaplain’s Corner
Pastor Fernando Villicana
Teach me Your way, O Lord; I will walk in Your truth; Unite my heart to fear Your name. (Psalm 86:11) Singleness of heart/purpose is not a foreign concept to the firefighter or EMS worker. The very duties of these occupations cry out for a concerted singleness of our purpose to fulfill the mission. Meeting the immediate needs of the patient is the first responder's mission. Upon arrival of an emergency call, we must be totally focused on the patient as well as our surroundings. It is essential. This essentiality also applies to our spiritual lives. Only when we pursue God with singleness of heart do we experience the fulfillment of His purpose in our lives - to rescue us. Indecision about God is described in the Bible as "doublemindedness" - and doublemindedness is a costly habit. With so much contentment at stake, why do we waver? Why don't we choose God more wholeheartedly? "Unite my heart to fear Your name." This is a prayer for the integrity of a "pure" heart, one that is not only clean, but also decisive. James wrote, "Draw near to God and He will draw near to you...pu-
rify your hearts, you double-minded" (James 4:8). What we need is the courage to pursue God with singleness of purpose. Finally, all of you be of one mind, having compassion for one another; love as brothers, be tenderhearted, be courteous; (1 Peter 3:8). Hereby perceive we the love of God, because he laid down his life for us: and we ought to lay down our lives for the brethren. (1 John 3:16)
Lebanon, ME - The Lebanon Maine Fire Department was toned out just after 3:00 P.M. on Saturday, February 4th for a fire at a mobile home on River Road in Lebanon. When fire crews arrived, the mobile home was fully involved. It was reported that the occupants were not home at the time of the fire. Additional crews from Rochester, NH and Milton, NH as well Berwick, Maine were called in to help battle the fire. Lebanon firefighters located a dog that was inside the home and passed it to a
JUMP TO FILE #020617115 Milton firefighter, who then rushed it to an ambulance that was equipped with animal rescue equipment. "Lucy" the dog was treated using O2FurLife before being transported to a veterinarian, who expected her to make a full recovery. The home was unfortunately a total loss. The family who lived in it did not have insurance and lost
everything in the fire. Chief Dan Meehan announced that Lebanon Fire and Rescue would be taking collections for the family at Central Fire Station, located at 3 Upper Cross Road in Lebanon, where they would accept clothing, household goods and monetary donations for the family, including two children, ages one and seven. The Red Cross also responded to assist the family with a place to stay for the evening. - ERIN THOMAS
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