Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency

Piscataquis County Emergency Management Agency Emergency Management for Piscataquis County Emergency management responsibilities are shared by all levels of government.

The County Emergency Management Agency Director serves as a link between local jurisdictions and the State for both the collection and the dissemination of information throughout a disaster. Local and County government are the front line of emergency management organizations. The Emergency Management Agency is not a replacement for police, fire, ambulance, Red Cross, or other emergency response gr

oups. The Emergency Management Agency coordinates response and recovery in declared disasters when more than one department is responding to a threat. The County Emergency Management Agency coordinates emergency response when a disaster extends beyond the normal mutual aid boundaries of the affected community, or when several communities are involved. The county director provides guidance, planning models, home study courses, and workshops on emergency management to local communities and their Emergency Management Agency staff. Emergency response is handled at the lowest level of government possible. The law requires the political subdivisions of the State to use all their available resources to the maximum extent possible to minimize loss of life and damages to public and private property in an emergency. When the resources of local government, the private sector, and volunteer agencies are inadequate, or it is evident they will be exhausted, a request for assistance is made through the community’s normal mutual aid avenues. When these resources are also exhausted, the County Emergency Management Agency Director is notified and a request for additional aid is made to meet any unmet needs. The County Director also coordinates interjurisdictional assistance, and oversees the distribution of county-owned or controlled resources. If the emergency is beyond the capabilities of both local and county government, the county director contacts the Maine Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) with requests for State assistance. The County Director verifies, quantifies, and qualifies all resource requests before relaying the request to the State Emergency Operations Center. The County Director keeps the State Emergency Operations Center appraised of the status of resource needs occurring in the county throughout this process. All County Emergency Management Agencies have developed mutual aid agreements with neighboring counties for the sharing of Emergency Management Agency personnel, and sometimes other resources, during emergencies. The natural disasters most likely to occur within Piscataquis County are winter storms, flooding, wildfires, and severe thunderstorms. The most likely man-made disasters include railroad derailments, tanker truck accidents, or a major structure fire.

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Sleep deprivation among is real, but should it be accepted as just part of the job?

The is exploring the impact & sharing tips to help. (See storyπŸ”— in the comments).

πŸ“Έ Throwback to 1993: Exhausted United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, IAFF Local-112 members rest during a brutal SoCal .

πŸ–ΌοΈ: Gene Blevins / LA Daily News

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As school starts for most this week, Maine EMS wishes a happy first day to all students, families, teachers, administrators and school professionals. We hope your homework is easy the first week!

For the EMS professionals throughout Maine, please remember to use caution around school zones, bus stops, and school buses. State law requires that when school bus red lights are flashing, even when responding lights and sirens, you must stop your vehicle and wait until signaled to proceed either by direct signal from the school bus operator or the red lights stop flashing.

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✈️ 𝐖𝐒π₯π₯ 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐃𝐂-πŸ‘ 𝐨𝐧 𝐅π₯𝐨𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐑𝐞 𝐅π₯𝐲-𝐈𝐧?

We've been getting quite a few questions about whether the world's only DC-3 on floats will be back on Moosehead Lake for this year's International Seaplane Fly-In.

We don't have an answer to that oneβ€”and since the Journal isn't the owner of the airplane, we don't want to speak for the owners or make promises about whether she'll be there.

What we can tell you is that getting this incredible aircraft legally into the air is no small undertaking.

According to Fly-In announcer Jakob McKenney, to legally fly the airplane, a pilot needs not only a single-engine seaplane rating (SES), but also a multiengine seaplane rating (MES) and a DC-3 type rating. Because the DC-3 weighs more than 12,500 pounds, the type rating is required.

And here's where it gets especially interesting: there aren't many places offering multi engine seaplane ratings, particularly in this part of the country. There are also only three places in the United States where a pilot can obtain a DC-3 type ratingβ€”in California, Texas and Georgia.

That means there are only a handful of pilots with the combination of DC-3 and multi engine seaplane experience needed to operate this very unique airplane.

One pilot who has the necessary qualifications is Eric Zipkin, but he's a busy man. He runs Tradewind Aviation and also operates his own C-47, Placid Lassie, at air shows around the country.

And getting that DC-3 type rating isn't simply a matter of taking a written test. It requires both a DC-3-rated instructor and a DC-3-rated Designated Pilot Examiner (DPE).

The DC-3 made history in September 2024, when it took to the air over Moosehead Lake for the first time in two decades.

πŸ“Έ This photo was taken by the Moosehead Lakeshore Journal in September 2024, with Eric Zipkin at the controls during the historic flight.

So while we know everyone would LOVE to see this magnificent airplane back over Moosehead Lake during Fly-In, there are a lot of pieces that have to come together to make that happen.

And remember, there is SO much more to see and experience at the International Seaplane Fly-In! From the incredible variety of aircraft and pilots to the people, activities, vendors, food and all the excitement around Moosehead Lake, there's something for everyone. ✈️🌊

We'll be watching right along with you. πŸ‘€

International Seaplane Fly-In
πŸ“… September 10–13, 2026

And if we hear anything official about the DC-3's plans, we'll be sure to share it!

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As wildfires continue to impact communities across the western U.S., know where you’ll go if told to evacuate. Pick a safe destination and map multiple routes. Check your local emergency management sites for wildfire evacuation info. Having a plan can save time and lives!

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Plan ahead and drive with confidence. Check NewEngland 511 before you go for real-time traffic conditions, road closures, construction updates, and weather-related travel information so you can make informed decisions and get where you’re going safely.

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163 E Main Street
Dover-Foxcroft, ME
04426

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Monday 8:30am - 4pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 4pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 4pm
Thursday 8:30am - 4pm
Friday 8:30am - 4pm

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+12075648660

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