Why is OFD parked in Long Lake? 12 minute drive from Navarre?
Barbara Schmidt Barbara Schmidt

Why is OFD parked in Long Lake? 12 minute drive from Navarre?

What is happening during the day with the Orono Fire Department?

Why are they parked in Long Lake? Isn’t their coverage over in Navarre? That’s a good 12-15 minute drive.

More importantly, what is happening while you Sleep Navarre?

Again, your fire trucks are parked over near Orono High School in the Old Public Works Building just between 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. This is at least a 12 minute drive over to Navarre after the fire fighters reach the station.

Does this sound unsafe?

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Orono Citizen writes concern about Orono's Fire Services
Barbara Schmidt Barbara Schmidt

Orono Citizen writes concern about Orono's Fire Services

10 Reasons why everyone should be paying attention to this issue and the lack of process, lawsuit, extraordinary expenditures without Citizen input and the clear taxpayer opposition to such a move.

If you have concerns, please comment below and share this article with fellow residents. It's never too late for Safety in our community.

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Isn't Mayor Walsh Greenwashing Orono? #callhimonit
Barbara Schmidt Barbara Schmidt

Isn't Mayor Walsh Greenwashing Orono? #callhimonit

What is Greenwashing?

That’s when a person or entity releases and/or promotes environmentally friendly messaging to help them look like they are helping and/or care about the environment. In reality they are not helping, and in fact, may be harming the environment.

Isn't it interesting that Mayor Walsh chose Earth Day, Week and Month to start his own apparent greenwashing campaign for himself and the City of Orono?

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Long Lake Fire Service has always been the answer!
Barbara Schmidt Barbara Schmidt

Long Lake Fire Service has always been the answer!

The Simple, Low Cost Answer = Safe Service with #LLFD

Let’s not tinker with public safety. Let’s not try to fix something that isn’t broken. Let’s not spend tens of millions for a fire fiefdom for #OronoMayorDennyWalsh and Orono Council Member #mariaveach

There isn’t one single reason to move away from Long Lake Fire according to the Orono City Council. Orono City Council members admit that there is nothing wrong with the #longakefiredepartment service.

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Court testimony reveals Firefighters not responding to a Heart call
Barbara Schmidt Barbara Schmidt

Court testimony reveals Firefighters not responding to a Heart call

The headline from today's Evidentiary hearing…

ORONO FIREFIGHTERS MADE A DELIBERATE CHOICE NOT TO RESPOND TO A HEART CALL DURING AN ORONO FIRE BUSINESS MEETING ONE BLOCK AWAY FROM THE INCIDENT.

Today in court it was revealed that on January 2, 2024, Orono Firefighters were attending a business meeting at Orono City Hall. 1.5 miles away a handful of Long Lake Firefighters and Chief Heiland were attending the Long Lake City Council meeting.

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