Maine is not alone: A federal study projected a nationwide need for 40,000 more full-time emergency medical personnel from 2016 to 2030.
Public Safety
Moosabec ambulance service chief says more funding is ‘critical’
In Jonesport and Beals, the Moosabec Ambulance Service has submitted budget requests for 2023 that tripled the amounts sought and raised last year.
Washington County emergency responders work on ways to avoid financial crisis
Ambulance companies say they are barely surviving, and hope lawmakers back a plan calling for $70 million a year over five years, although it wouldn’t be a long-term solution.
Washington County emergency medical system approaches a crisis
Staff shortages abound, which could lead to longer waits for help in situations where time means so much.
Maine’s first boating license law would go into effect in 2024
Boaters under age 25 would be required to pass an education and safety course by Jan. 1, 2024.
Maine may require boater education, safety course by 2027
Legislation would mandate boaters pass an exam before operating a boat on inland waters.
‘Ghost stations’ in rural Maine mask depth of firefighter shortage
Bowdoin, Thorndike and other communities list active departments, but they’re only a firefighter or two away from being unable to respond.
Lack of data stymies efforts to address firefighter shortage
While Maine call volumes rise and firefighter ranks thin, leaders sound the alarm for solutions at the local level.
Maine State Police can follow your every move, and don’t have to tell you a thing
A whistleblower’s complaint has lawmakers questioning the purpose of the Maine Information and Analysis Center, which can surveil citizens even if they’re not criminals.
Sens. Collins, Murray call for R&D to improve rail safety
Sen. Susan Collins is leading an effort to get smaller railroads more federal funding to train emergency responders how to handle hazardous materials.
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