Edgecomb Fire and Rescue responded to 19 calls in July, compared with 27 calls in June. July calls included four fires, two fire alarms, five medical emergencies (MEs), four motor vehicle accidents (MVAs), and four calls for trees down. For the year-to-date, we have responded to 141 calls.

We participated in a joint training exercise with Wiscasset, Westport Island, and Alna fire departments on “Search and Rescue,” hosted by the Wiscasset FD on July 15. The training included search and rescue, structural firefighting, salvage / overhaul ops, and vehicle fires. In addition, we had a training session on “Driver Training” at our July 22 meeting and “Firefighter Trivia” at our July 29 meeting.

Other training included our monthly “Truck Check” of all apparatus and equipment. Ongoing training is critical in maintaining our readiness to respond to any call.

We proudly dedicated our newest Engine 51 on July 3 to honor our fallen firefighter Gavin Martin, firefighter 51. Members of Verona, New Jersey fire department and Gavin’s family participated in the dedication ceremony. Engine 51 was honored to lead the 4th of July parade in Wiscasset.

At its July 7 meeting, the Select Board presented Fire Chief Roy Potter and his family with the Spirit of America award. Family members have dedicated years of service to protect people and property. The Spirit of America Award is an honor presented by the Spirit of America Foundation to recognize local individuals, organizations, or projects for outstanding community service and volunteerism.

July Call Report

Following is a list of our June calls in chronological date order:

July 2, 11:56 a.m.: ME for a 67-year-old female, found on floor, responsive but unable to move.

July 3, 9:18 p.m.: Fire alarm at 58 Quarry Farm Road, residential fire alarm.

July 5, 1:42 p.m.: Mutual aid for fire at 1 Andrea Lane, Apt. 4, Boothbay Harbor, Kitchen fire with smoke visible. Tanker 7 and Squad 4 responded and provided manpower.

July 6, 11:54 a.m.: Mutual aid for fire at 159 Stevens Road, Boothbay, Fire in basement, flames visible, all occupants out. Squad 4 responded to scene; 5:24 p.m.: MVA at 318 Eddy Road, two vehicles, property damage only.

July 13, 7:06 a.m.: MVA at 154 Boothbay Road, near Eddy School, 3-vehicles, with personal injury; 2:52 p.m.: Mutual aid for fire at 97 Cross Road, Alna, brush fire near Railway Museum; Tanker 7 responded to scene.

July 15, 7:10 a.m.: Other for a tree down at 6 Fort Road, completely blocking road.

July 16, 3:03 p.m.: Other for tree down, blocking road at 339 Cross Point Road; 3:11 p.m.: Other for wires down at 208 McKay Road.

July 19, 5:13 p.m.: Other for tree down on wires at intersection of Eddy Road and Boothbay Road.

July 20, 9:12 a.m.: MVA at 870 Boothbay Road, two vehicles, property damage only; 10:52 p.m.: MVA at Boothbay Road across from Cooks Landing, single vehicle versus deer.

July 22, 12:03 a.m.: ME for a 32-year-old female with abdominal pain.

July 24, 3:45 p.m.: Mutal aid for brush fire at 735 Five Islands Road, Georgetown, manpower requested for mutual aid.

July 25, 9:34 p.m.: Fire alarm at 35 West Island Way for a carbon monoxide sensor.

July 26, 10:53 pm: ME for an 86-year-old female, fallen and needing a lift assist.

July 27, 12:44 a.m.: ME for a 28-year-old female, with severe migraine and vomiting.

July 28, 7:22 p.m.: ME for a 78-year-old male, fallen and needing a lift assist.

Weekly department meetings

The department meets every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at the fire station. Anyone interested in learning more about the department is welcome to attend. We are always looking for more volunteers -- no experience necessary!