Dexter Junior Firefighter Program

Dexter Junior Firefighter Program 🔥 Ages 16–18? Join the Dexter Junior Firefighter Program! Learn real skills, train with pros, and lead with purpose. Monthly drills, big impact.

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06/19/2026

So, in true boys in blue fashion, I was asked to provide the video evidence on the sirens to settle the age-old debate—Fire vs. PD—once and for all. So, here it is.

​Let’s be honest: if you were wondering who takes the crown for "loudest," the video speaks for itself. While our brothers and sisters in blue have a siren that says, "Excuse me, pardon me, could you please move?" the fire truck siren basically screams, "I am the harbinger of structural integrity, and I will personally rearrange your ZIP code if you don’t move your sedan!"

​Watching the comparison is like watching a polite request versus a tactical sonic assault. I hit the switch on the rig, and the local neighborhood squirrels didn't just run—they filed for hearing loss compensation and moved to a neighboring county. Meanwhile, the neighboring town is currently checking their emergency alerts because they think a spaceship is landing or that I’ve accidentally initiated an unscheduled tectonic shift.

​If you have any dental fillings, I apologize in advance. They are currently vibrating at a frequency that is tuning into every radio station from here to Tennessee simultaneously.

​The neighbors have stopped asking questions. They don't even look out the window anymore; they just instinctively tuck and roll when they hear that "wail" kick in. So, to my friends in law enforcement: I love you, but when it comes to the decibel wars, let’s just say the fire service is playing a different sport entirely.

​Video evidence is attached. 2nd video in the comments... Proceed with caution—if your speakers are set to "maximum," you might accidentally summon a small army or, at the very least, start a very confused flash mob.

​Enjoy the chaos!

Move over, summer blockbusters—the real drama went down at the beach today during the Heart of Maine Resource Center’s F...
06/19/2026

Move over, summer blockbusters—the real drama went down at the beach today during the Heart of Maine Resource Center’s Family Fun Day. Our very own Junior Advisor Jackie Guy and Junior Advisor Sarah Silva rolled up with a fire truck so shiny it was arguably a navigation hazard for low-flying aircraft.
​Meanwhile, Officer Shawn Schuurman arrived representing the Dexter Police Department, likely hoping for a relaxing afternoon of sunshine and community engagement.
​Plot Twist: The kids arrived. And they were 40-pound chaos agents in training.
​It started innocently enough—little ones climbing into the rigs and asking hard-hitting questions like, "Does this truck have a snack bar?" But then, the sirens were discovered. The "OFF" switch was officially abandoned.
​Somehow, the classic PD vs. Fire rivalry was handed over to a group of sugar-fueled toddlers. We aren't entirely sure how the diplomatic breakdown occurred, but the kids officially picked sides, and let’s just say the Dexter Fire Department now has irrefutable audio evidence that our sirens are definitively louder than the boys in blue.
​Officer Shuurman was last seen retreating toward the shoreline while being aggressively out-decibeled by a four-year-old in a shark swimsuit with a finger on the "Wail" button. We essentially turned the beach into a high-decibel air-raid siren symphony, much to the deep, existential confusion of the local ducks, who were seen paddling away at record speeds in absolute terror.
​To the Heart of Maine Resource Center: Thank you for inviting us! We had an absolute blast, even if the local duck population is currently holding an emergency meeting to file a class-action noise complaint and our ears are still ringing.
​PD vs. Fire: The rivalry lives on. Don't worry, Officer Shuurman—we’re always ready for a rematch in the next Siren War. (Though we highly recommend you bring backup... or maybe just a megaphone and a prayer next time!)

Tonight, we decided to see if our Juniors could handle the two biggest threats to humanity: a real-world emergency and a...
06/19/2026

Tonight, we decided to see if our Juniors could handle the two biggest threats to humanity: a real-world emergency and a set of instructions that didn't make sense.
​Our night started with a classic "Two-for-One" special. Half the crew was out securing a power line, while the other half was busy performing an elevator rescue. It was high-speed, high-stakes, and totally routine for these guys.
​But then, we decided to get really dangerous. We brought out the LEGOs.
​We forced them into a game of "Emergency Radio Roulette":
​Junior 1: Armed with the instruction manual and a radio.
​Junior 2: Armed with a pile of bricks, a radio, and the increasing realization that their partner had absolutely no idea how to describe a 2x4 stud brick.
​I haven't heard that much panic, confusion, and "No, the other red one!" shouting since the last time a dispatcher gave us the wrong cross-street. It was a beautiful, chaotic disaster.
​There was sweat. There was tears. There was a moment where I’m pretty sure someone almost declared a Mayday because they couldn't find a 1x1 flat tile. But through the frustration and the "What do you mean 'it looks like a sad spaceship'?", they actually got it done.
​They realized real quick that if you can’t describe a Lego brick under pressure, you’re definitely not describing a building fire scene effectively.
​Power lines? Handled.
Elevator rescue? Accomplished.
Lego build? Let’s just say we’re lucky the station is still standing.
​These Juniors absolutely crushed it tonight. Proud to work with them—even if they still need to work on their "Lego-to-English" translation skills.
​

Alright folks, the numbers are in, and it turns out we might actually be doing something right over here at the **Dexter...
06/02/2026

Alright folks, the numbers are in, and it turns out we might actually be doing something right over here at the **Dexter Junior Firefighter Program**. Either that, or a whole lot of people clicked our page by accident.
We’ve officially hit some milestones this week that have honestly left us completely blown away:

"Who on earth is writing these posts?!"
We are being asked this *constantly* now. People are demanding to know the mastermind behind the keyboard. Is it a rogue comedian? A highly literate station dog typing with its paws? A hostage situation in the back of the rescue truck? We’ll never tell. But honestly, hearing that all the time is incredibly humbling (and slightly terrifying, because now the pressure is on!).

53,395 TOTAL VIEWS!!
Our post about the Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training didn't just get noticed—it went absolutely viral. Over 53K views?! There aren't even 53,000 people in this entire zip code!
It is genuinely humbling to see that much attention shining a spotlight on our program and, more importantly, our incredible partnership with **Tri-County Technical Center (TCTC)**. To see the community—and people way beyond our town lines—rally behind the future of our emergency services like this is the best feeling in the world. No big egos here, just a lot of proud, grateful instructors and some seriously hard-working kids.
The training doesn't stop just because we went viral, though.

Make sure you hit that FOLLOW button
so you don’t miss the next round of training, chaos, and whatever commentary we dream up next.
Thank you all for the incredible support. You guys are the best!

🚒 OPERATION: WHITE SMOKE (The Day Dexter Fire Held a Takeover) 🚓​If you drove by the Dexter Fire Station today, saw thic...
05/28/2026

🚒 OPERATION: WHITE SMOKE (The Day Dexter Fire Held a Takeover) 🚓
​If you drove by the Dexter Fire Station today, saw thick plumes of billowing white smoke pouring out of the windows, and thought, “Wow, they either elected a new Pope or it’s just Thursday,”—congratulations, you passed the test! Dexter residents have nerves of steel. PRCC reported exactly zero 911 calls. Thank you for reading our warning posts and checking the signs, because otherwise, we would have triggered a town-wide panic.
​Today, the Tri-County Technical Center, Dexter Fire, and the Dexter Junior Firefighters teamed up for a mass casualty drill. The scenario? "An attack on first responders." It was pure, beautiful chaos. Here’s the play-by-play:
​Step 1: The TCTC Criminal Justice class swarmed the building, clearing corners, securing rooms, and looking incredibly tactical.
​Step 2: Because our smoke machine was set to "Maximum Fog Capability," the Firefighting class charged into the white-out conditions next to aggressively extinguish fake flames and save the day.
​Step 3: The EMT class rushed in to triage, treat, and transport.
​The Secret Weapon: The CNA class didn't just sit back—they embedded directly with the EMTs, throwing down high-quality medical care side-by-side in the trenches. Absolute rockstars.
​🎭 Give These People an Oscar:
A massive, separate shoutout to our patient volunteers who played the victims. The screaming? The fake crying? The dramatic groaning? Absolutely breathtaking performances. Hollywood is calling. You made the training so real that we almost forgot it was a drill.
​🕵️‍♂️ The Prank of the Century:
Look, we couldn't let a joint Fire/PD training go by without maintaining the ancient, sacred tradition of messing with Law Enforcement. While the Criminal Justice instructor had his back turned, we stealthily ninja’d our way through the crowd and placed fire helmets on every single one of his students.
​Look at me. We are the Chief Chiefs now. 🧑‍🚒
​📋 Behind the Scenes:
A massive, special thanks goes out to the Instructors at TCTC, Advisors Jackie Guy, Sarah Silva and Very special law enforcement visitor Matt McDaniel, Putting together a multi-agency circus like this requires a monumental amount of planning with instructors, fire dept leadership, dispatch, logistics, and sanity—thank you all for your incredible work in making today happen safely and successfully!
​In all seriousness, these kids did a mind-blowing job today. Seeing the future of our local emergency services work together like this is incredible. Huge thanks to TCTC for letting us be part of their programs, and thank you to this amazing community for your endless support.
​Until the next time we fill the town with white smoke... stay safe, Dexter!

05/28/2026

*** REMINDER FOR TODAY***

🚨 ATTENTION DEXTER: IT’S ONLY A TEST!
If you see smoke, a crowd of people, and what looks like a scene straight out of an action movie at the Dexter Fire Department on Church St. TODAY, don’t panic! We haven't been invaded, and the apocalypse isn't starting (at least not today).
​Tri-County Tech Center and the Town are teaming up for a Mass Casualty Drill from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
​🧐 What to Expect:
​The "Chaos": You’ll see smoke, a large crowd, and "injured" people (don't worry, it's just very convincing makeup).
​The First Responders: There will be a heavy presence of Law Enforcement, Firefighters, and EMS personnel on-site working together.
​The Signs: There will be plenty of signage reminding you that THIS IS A DRILL.
​Business as Usual: Even though the station is being used for training, we are still 100% available to respond to real emergencies.
​🛑 The "Please Don't" List:
​Don't Call 911: In past years, the dispatch center (PRCC) has been flooded with calls about "weapons" and "emergencies" at the training site despite the signs. Please do not report this event. Keep those lines open for actual emergencies!
​Don't "Rubberneck": We know it looks interesting, but please keep your eyes on the road. We’re practicing for accidents; we don’t want to cause a real one!
​📸 Follow Along!
​We’ll be posting photos and videos of the action later on, so you can see all the hard work that goes into keeping our community safe without having to slow down traffic.
​Support our Students: Give the Tri-County Tech Center a follow on Facebook to see the amazing things their students are doing and to find info on their great classes!
​Stay safe, stay cool, and remember: IT IS ONLY TRAINING! 🚒🚓🚑

05/21/2026

🚨 ATTENTION DEXTER: IT’S ONLY A TEST! 🚨
​If you see smoke, a crowd of people, and what looks like a scene straight out of an action movie at the Dexter Fire Department on Church St. Next thursday May 28th, don’t panic! We haven't been invaded, and the apocalypse isn't starting.
​Tri-County Tech Center and the Town services are teaming up for a Mass Casualty Drill from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
​🧐 What to Expect:
​The "Chaos": You may see smoke, a large crowd, and "injured" people (don't worry, it's just very convincing makeup). We wont release details of the Drill in advance as the students are blind to it until active.
​The First Responders: There will be a heavy presence of Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS personnel and students on-site working together.
​The Signs: There will be plenty of signage reminding you that THIS IS A DRILL.
​Business as Usual: Even though the station is being used for training, we are still 100% available to respond to real emergencies.
​🛑 The "Please Don't" List:
​Don't Call 911: In past years, the dispatch center (PRCC) has been flooded with calls about "weapons" and "emergencies" at the training site despite the signs. Please do not report this event. Keep those lines open for actual emergencies!
​Don't "Rubberneck": We know it looks interesting, but please keep your eyes on the road. We’re practicing for accidents; we don’t want to cause a real one!
​📸 Follow Along!
​We’ll be posting photos and videos of the action later on, so you can see all the hard work that goes into keeping our community safe without having to slow down traffic.
​Support our Students: Give the Tri-County Tech Center a follow on Facebook to see the amazing things their students are doing and to find info on their great classes!
​Stay safe, stay cool, and remember: IT IS ONLY TRAINING! 🚒🚓🚑

Beautiful day for some serious training! ☀️🚒 Huge thanks to the Dexter Fire Department for hosting a valuable (and fun!)...
05/17/2026

Beautiful day for some serious training! ☀️🚒 Huge thanks to the Dexter Fire Department for hosting a valuable (and fun!) pump training session today.
​Despite being down a truck due to pump testing, the team adapted flawlessly to practice drafting from a static water source. The highlight of the day was seeing the juniors from the Dexter Junior Firefighter Program jump right into the action. They got some incredible hands-on experience pumping the trucks and climbing the ladder.
​Way to go, everyone! Thank you, Dexter FD, for always supporting our future firefighters!

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