New Water Pumps Meant to Bolster Fire Protection in Downtown Machias, Marshfield

New water pumps meant to bolster fire protection in downtown Machias, Marshfield

The Machias water system is “not designed for large commercial fires,” Marshfield Fire Chief Danny Bowker said, citing the Bluebird Motel fire last Christmas Eve.

New water pumps to bolster fire protection in Washington County

On Sunday, Nov. 9, four area fire departments trained together on a pump apparatus that allows firetrucks to pull water from adjacent freshwater sources. The pump is owned by the Marshfield Fire Department, which hosted the training on Marshfield's Pumpkin Ridge. They were joined in the training by members of the Machias Fire Department, Machiasport Fire Department, and Jonesboro/Roque Bluffs Fire Departments. Photo courtesy Chief Danny Bowker o…