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Windham deputy fire chief dies after battle with cancer

Deputy Chief John Kooistra served over 32 years in firefighting and EMS, teaching hundreds and leading key medical programs before his death from cancer.

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John Kooistra was a firefighter, paramedic and educator who served several communities across southern Maine.

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Death Notice: John L. Kooistra

Kooistra, John L. 56, of Windham, Jan. 5, 2026. Service, 1:30 p.m., Jan. 10, Windham High School. Care by, ...

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Windham deputy fire chief dies after battle with cancer

John Kooistra was a firefighter, paramedic and educator who served several communities across southern Maine.

·Portland, United States
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WMTW broke the news in Portland, United States on Wednesday, January 7, 2026.
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