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June 5, 2017

Published: June 5, 2017 Visit biddefordmaine.org/police for more BPD information

39 Alfred Street

Biddeford, Maine 04005

207-282-5127 non-emergency

www.biddefordmaine.org/police

CONFIDENTIAL TIPS

Everyone can play a role in

keeping our community safe

and improving the quality of life

by sharing information regard-

ing any behavior or activity

seen and suspected to be crimi-

nal in nature.

TIPS can be made by calling

our non-emergency phone line

at 282-5127 or by clicking on

the crime or drug tip icons at

www.bpd.net.

You can provide TIPS to us

anonymously but it is truly very

helpful when we have contact

information so that officers can

quickly follow up on the

information that you provide.

REMEMBER If you are reporting a crime in

progress or if you are in need of

any emergency services, please

dial 9-1-1!

Left to right: Devon Spates, Peter Gilman,

and Justin Lavertue

SACO BIDDEFORD

OPIATE

OUTREACH

INITIATIVE

(SBOOI)

Maegan Lambert-Irish, LCPC-C,

CADC

maegan.lambert-irish@biddefordmaine.org

cell phone 207-710-1785 office phone 207-571-1652

39 Alfred Street, Biddeford

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On May 19th, Officers Peter Gilman,

Justin Lavertue, and Devon Spates

became BPD’s newest graduates of the

Maine Criminal Justice Academy.

They began their 18 week certification

training for Maine Law Enforcement

Officers in early January of this year.

The Academy, in Vassalboro, teaches

the basic tenets of being modern law

enforcement officers; covering the

academics, physical, and interpersonal

aspects.

After completion of their field training

they will be assigned to the patrol

division’s third shift.

From the beginning of The Saco Biddeford Opiate Outreach Initiative in

February, the program has reached out to 128 individuals (some of whom were

involved in the 35 overdoses during the same time period), met with 54 of those

reached, assessed 27, and placed 22 individuals into treatment.

Biddeford and Saco came together to support and recognize that recovery is possible and it occurs in our broad community. Substance Use Disorder is a disease that has left very few families untouched by its devastation. Help is available. Regardless of your circumstances, treatment is available to everyone who seeks it. Please don’t be afraid to reach out, you’re not alone. We will con-nect anyone using any substances from anywhere to treatment. We care and we want you to succeed so please reach out and we will help you through this difficult journey. People Recover.

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Good Conduct

Awarded to any member of the Biddeford

Police Department for noteworthy comple-

tion of five (5) years of police service with-

out formal disciplinary action.

Lieutenant Normand V. Allaire

Lieutenant Ricky P. Doyon

Sergeant William J. Buhelt

Sergeant Scott A. Evans

Sergeant Matthew N. Gilman

Sergeant Steven T. Gorton

Sergeant Jeffrey J. Greene

Sergeant Philip A. Greenwood

Sergeant Peter J. Mador

Sergeant Randall R. Medeiros

Detective Shawn P. Cloutier

Detective J. Lamar Quarles

Detective Robert W. Perkins

Evidence Technician Matthew D. Baldwin

Patrolman Lawrence J. Angis

Patrolman Kyle M. Cutler

Patrolman Robert S. Flint

Patrolman Thomas D. Lapierre

Patrolman George H. Monteith

Patrolman Christopher Ouellette

Patrolman Jason P. Pelletier

Patrolman Paul H. Rondeau

Patrolman Alec G. Thompson

Patrolman Jacob C. Wolterbeek

Dispatcher Karen L. Lord

Dispatcher Sarah E. Mills

Dispatcher Lori A. Penney

Dispatcher Shawn Pendleton

Dispatcher Monique Pomeroy

Dispatcher Bethany K. Walker

Dispatcher Theresa C. Waterhouse

Starr E. Cloutier, Executive Assistant

William L. Gooch, IT Manager

Debra H. Levasseur, Secretary

Tracey L. Morton, Records

Philip Ouellette, Facilities Manager

Ronald A. Vire, Parking Control

Civilian of the Year The civilian employee chosen

for this award demonstrates

consistently outstanding work for the

review period. This includes, but is not

limited to, items such as punctuality;

alertness; attitude; appearance; and other

general duties as described in the

employee’s job description.

Dispatcher Ronald J. Legere

Annual Departmental Awards May 1, 2016 to April 30, 2017

Blue Shield

Awarded to any member of the Biddeford

Police Department for an act, achieve-

ment, idea, or suggestion that demon-

strates superior judgment, intelligence, or

applied police knowledge and that results

in an outstanding arrest, conviction and /

or criminal investigation.

Sergeant Peter J. Mador

Sergeant Randall R. Medeiros

Patrolman Thomas D. Lapierre

Officer of the

Year The full time police officer chosen for this

award demonstrates consistently

outstanding police work for the review

period. This includes, but is not limited

to, items such as outstanding or notable

performance in report writing, arrests

and follow-through; courtroom testimony;

lifesaving; punctuality; alertness; atti-

tude; appearance; and general police

duties.

Patrolman Ronald M. Phillips

Perfect Attendance Lieutenant Ricky P. Doyon – 11 years

Sergeant. William J. Buhelt – 11 years

Patrolman. Michael C. Reali – 8 years

Sergeant Steven T. Gorton – 7 years

Sergeant Peter J. Mador – 5 years

Sergeant Matthew N. Gilman – 4 years

Patrolman Thomas D. Lapierre – 4 year

Patrolman Corey M. Dussault – 2 years

Dispatcher Eric C. Jackson – 2 years

Lieutenant Normand V. Allaire – 1 year

Sergeant Philip A. Greenwood – 1 year

Sergeant Brian A. Mills – 1 year

Patrolman Cody A. Frazier – 1 year

Patrolman Shara M. Guzelian – 1 year

Patrolman Health A. Langevin – 1 year

Patrolman Derek F. McDonald – 1year

Patrolman James M. Penney – 1 year

Patrolman Andrew J. Shortill – 1 year

Patrolman Cory N. Tardif – 1 year

Patrolman Jacob C. Wolterbeek – 1 year

Dispatcher Dylan D. Martin – 1 year

Dispatcher Shawn T. Pendleton – 1 year

Dispatcher Monique Pomeroy – 1 year

Chief’s Recognition

Detective Robert W. Perkins

Patrolman Cody A. Frazier

Patrolman Scott R. LaBrecque

Patrolman. Jaimes A. Plamondon

Dispatcher Ronald J. Legere

Dispatcher Karen Lord

Dispatcher Monique Pomeroy

Dispatcher Bethany Walker

Maegan Lambert-Irish

Life Saving

Patrolman Andrew M. Allaire

Special Commendation

Patrolman Paul H. Rondeau

Patrolman Kyle M. Cutler

Certificate of Recognition

Sergeant William J. Buhelt

Sergeant Matthew N. Gilman

Patrolman Mitchell M. Bailey Jr

Patrolman Derek F. McDonald

Patrolman Ronald M. Phillips

Patrolman Michael C. Reali

Patrolman Devon M. Spates

Patrolman Alec G. Thompson - 2

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Patrolman Darryl Jenkins joined the Biddeford Police Department in February of this

year. Darryl was most recently a member of the New York City Police Department at

the Bronx’s 46th precinct.

Darryl grew up in Harlem and credits his Mom and his

extended family for keeping him grounded and away

from the violent crimes and drug activity of the 1990s.

He was a member of the Boys Choir of Harlem and

performed in Europe and in famous venues such as

Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater. The time

demand was such that when Darryl started attending the Bronx Leadership

Academy High School he decided to end his singing career with the choir.

The Leadership Academy defines itself as the “Home of Future Leaders”.

Darryl’s academic focus was legal studies and he enjoyed the mock trial com-

petition. He was a member of the National Honor Society and spent consid-

erable time in Seoul, South Korea as a youth ambassador.

After graduating from the Leadership Academy in 2000, Darryl attended

Virginia Union and Strayer Universities and was enrolled in their criminal jus-

tice programs.

After college, Darryl joined the New York City Parks Enforcement Patrol as

peace officer. While the PEP officers do not carry firearms they are empowered to issue summonses and

make arrests. As a PEP officer, Darryl was significantly influenced and mentored by his coworkers; many of

whom were retired NYPD officers. This was the true tipping point in his decision to pursue a career in law

enforcement. He went on to attend the NYPD Academy and spent six years at the 46th precinct which is in

the central part of the western Bronx. Darryl described his experience in the Bronx as a community that never

stops and is never calm. He says that the majority of the calls for service revolved around domestic violence

and larceny crimes.

When asked how he ended up at BPD, Darryl explained that his daughter and her mother decided to return to

Maine and he wanted to be near her. His daughter’s grandfather recommend looking into joining the BPD.

Additionally, Darryl became acquainted with the husband of his daughter’s doctor who is a member of the

department.

Darryl is the first black BPD officer and is proud of the distinction. His motivation to put on the badge each

day is simply to help others. He has quickly grown to love his new department where he feels part of the

family. His goal is to ultimately move into a leadership role with BPD.

In addition to spending time with his daughter, Darryl likes to kickback and watch a good horror flick, enjoys

travel, loves Soul and Italian food, and enjoys watching the Knicks. He looks forward to experiencing and

growing with the Biddeford community.

Officer Darryl Jenkins

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Warm Weather and Animal Control With the warm weather brings many animals have emerged and are looking for food. Skunks, raccoons,

opossums, porcupines and foxes just to name a few. Below are some tips which can help prevent conflicts

with people and wild animals:

Keep all trash in a sturdy and closed container.

It is best to avoid putting dog/cat food outside, however, if you must then put the food out in the late

morning and take it in before dark.

Clean up seed under bird feeders. Stray seed attracts skunks, opossums and small rodents. The small rodents

will also attract foxes and coyotes; which can be a hazard to cats and small dogs.

Secure compost in a closed container.

Pick up fallen fruit from trees.

A commercial pest repellant can be used to keep animals away or remove them from a den or structure.

Trapping is not a recommended solution. Unless you eliminate the reason they are there, food, nesting site et

cetera another animal will just return.

Some animals are illegal to relocate (and a trapper can be responsible if relocated animals cause damage).

Below is information regarding specific animals:

Opossums:

They are beneficial because they eat insects (like ticks), rodent and carrion.

They are attracted to ‘easy food’ from trash cans or pet food placed outside.

They are not generally aggressive but may bite if cornered.

They move to a new den every few days.

They are not likely to have rabies. It is unknown exactly why but possibly because body temp is too low.

Raccoons:

They eat almost anything but they are particularly fond of creatures found in water such as clams, crayfish,

frogs, fish, and snails.

They move to a new den every few days unless a female is with young.

They may be seen out in the daytime, HOWEVER, it is a concern if they look ‘drunk’.

Getting them to leave:

Nesting females will leave on their own after 8-10 weeks.

Critter Ridder or another commercial repellant will make them move along on their own.

Relocated raccoons don’t often survive (and trappers can be liable for damage they may cause.)

Diseases they can carry:

Canine distemper which can be fatal in dogs.

Raccoon roundworm which can cause serious health problems in humans.

Rabies can be fatal if symptomatic.

Skunks:

They will eat insects, small rodents, seeds, trash, pet food, garden crops, small fowl and eggs.

Only will spray if threatened.

Have poor eyesight. They will investigate strange things so if approached back away slowly.

They change dens every few days, unless it is breeding season.

They can carry canine distemper and rabies.

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On Monday, May 15th, the students at John F. Kennedy Kindergarten Center gathered in an all-school

assembly to honor the Biddeford Police Department for their efforts in keeping them safe. Several gifts,

posters and banners were presented to officers by the students. Below are several pictures the kids and

officers:

Left to right: Officers Liz Coleman, Larry Angis, Corey Dussault, and Paul Rondeau

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Recently, the department filled two openings for specialized assignments. Patrolman Shara Guzelian has been

assigned as the department’s Domestic Violence Investigator and Patrolman Cory Tarif was assigned to the

department’s Street Crimes Unit. Both officers were chosen for the assignments via a competitive selection

process.

Shara has been a patrolman with our department since March 2015 and was with agencies in Georgia and

Florida prior to joining our department. Cory started his law enforcement career with our department in

September 2014.

Officer Cory N. Tardif

Officer Shara M. Guzelian

On Friday, April 7th, the Maine National Alliance on Mental

Illness (NAMI) - Maine, held the second annual CIT Mental

Health and Law Enforcement Recognition Banquet. NAMI-

Maine is the state’s largest membership based mental health

organization and its programs are offered statewide to

enhance the lives of anyone impacted by mental illness

through support, education, and advocacy.

BPD’s Sergeant Jeffrey Greene was one of three Maine law

enforcement officers recognized and given the Crisis

Intervention Training (CIT) in Action Award.

Sergeant Greene was the on-scene supervisor at a successful

invention of a male suffering from insomnia and psychic

episode.

Jenna Mehnert, the Executive Director of NAMI presents the

CIT In Action Award to Jeff during the banquet.

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BPD’s School Resource Officer Paul Rondeau was very concerned with the

increased number of BHS students riding mopeds without helmets. Howev-

er, there has been no law requiring

operators of mopeds to wear helmets.

After discussing his concerns with Chief

Beaupre and Lieutenant Doyon, Paul was

directed to meet with Biddeford’s State

Representative Martin Grohman to

address the issue. Grohman and State

Representative Matt Harrington of

Sanford subsequently submitted legisla-

tion to add mopeds to the current law

governing helmet use requirements for motorcycles.

This change in legislation was enacted into law and will be effective later

this summer. Operators of motorcycles and mopeds who are younger than

18 must always wear a helmet. Those operators 18 and older must wear a

helmet during the first year of operation.

Wearing protective headgear when riding a motorcycle, moped, or bicycle

is always the wisest and safest choice regardless of age or experience.

Officer Paul Rondeau

Title 29-A, §1919: Studded tires - Maine Legislature

Please

Remember To

Remove Your

Studded Tires

Prohibited May 1st to October 1st. Except as provided in subsections 2 and 3 (by permit, fire

department, or school buses during the months school is in regular session) from the first day

of May to the first day of October, a person may not operate a vehicle with tires having metal

studs, wires, spikes or other metal protruding from the tire tread. Pneumatic tires that feature

embedded blocks, studs, flanges, cleats, spikes or other protuberances that are retractable may

be used any time of the year, except that the protuberances may not be engaged or extended

from the first day of May to the first day of October.

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Note: Multiple units and multiple types of units (police, fire, ems) may respond to one incident. Regardless of the number

or type of units dispatched for a call, only one call is recognized in the total. However, to reflect the volume of calls that the three

legs of our public safety respond to, the call numbers for police, fire, and ems will overlap. Thus, the sum of the three types will be

greater than the total aggregate calls.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2014 3,920 3,405 3,799 4,197 4,095 4,062 4,297 4,317 4,002 4,037 4,075 3,897

2015 4,127 3,553 4,263 4,299 4,696 4,571 4,889 4,600 4,431 4,780 4,736 4,402

2016 4,676 4,153 4,381 4,434 4,887 4,808 4,980 4,958 4,302 4,341 3,899 3,904

2017 4,286 3,795 3,889 3,923 3,935

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CENTER ACTIVITY2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD

2017 YTD

vs. 2016

Total PSAP Calls For Service 46,292 48,103 53,347 53,723 19,828

daily average 126.83 131.79 146.16 146.78 131.31 -10.5%

PSAP Calls For Biddeford Public Safety 41,492 41,467 45,028 44,333 16,180

daily average 113.68 113.61 123.36 121.13 107.15 -11.5%

PSAP Calls For All Other Communities 4,800 6,636 8,319 9,390 3,648

daily average 13.15 18.18 22.79 25.66 24.16 -5.8%

PSAP Calls - Biddeford Police 35,999 35,685 38,265 37,346 13,357

daily average 98.63 97.77 104.84 102.04 88.46 -13.3%

PSAP Calls For Biddeford Fire 2,195 2,146 2,763 2,663 1,147

daily average 6.01 5.88 7.57 7.28 7.60 4.4%

PSAP Calls For Biddeford EMS 4,082 3,941 4,542 4,441 1,770

daily average 11.18 10.80 12.44 12.13 11.72 -3.4%

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Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2014 416 372 417 456 465 472 466 433 470 484 398 407

2015 382 361 472 477 492 450 492 567 524 466 380 428

2016 384 399 395 380 501 467 397 469 375 433 373 392

2017 394 340 362 384 412

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Incidents and Offenses 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD2017 YTD

vs. 2016

Non-Criminal Incidents 1,710 1,560 1,611 1,695 489

daily average 4.68 4.27 4.41 4.63 3.24 -30.1%

Criminal Incidents 2,554 2,281 2,299 1,866 595

daily average 7.00 6.25 6.30 5.10 3.94 -22.7%

Criminal Offenses 5,839 5,256 5,491 4,965 1,892

daily average 16.00 14.40 15.04 13.57 12.53 -7.6%

Note:

Non-Criminal Incidents pertain to calls for mental health issues, attempted or threatened suicide, missing

persons, check on welfare, assisting a disable vehicle, etc.

Criminal Incidents pertain to responses to calls where one or more criminal offense has been committed by

the same offender or a group of offenders acting in concert at the same time and place.

Criminal Offenses are distinct crimes which have been reported to the police department. Multiple offenses

(crimes) may occur during a given incident.

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Note: 1: The number of arrests represents only the arrests made by the Biddeford Police Department for offenses committed within Biddeford.

2: The number of arrests includes those individuals who were issued summonses to appear in court as well as individuals who were taken into custody.

Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

2014 213 170 211 183 242 228 190 211 221 230 189 210

2015 212 157 226 234 242 215 226 270 246 237 170 205

2016 212 231 218 183 223 223 211 225 184 204 153 214

2017 193 157 173 176 188

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BPD Number Of Arrests By Month

Arrests 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 YTD2017 YTD

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All Arrests 2748 2498 2640 2481 887

daily average 7.53 6.84 7.23 6.78 5.87 -13.3%

Adult Arrests 2,509 2,319 2,496 2,352 832

daily average 6.87 6.35 6.84 6.43 5.51 -14.3%

Juvenile Arrests 239 179 144 129 55

daily average 0.65 0.49 0.39 0.35 0.36 3.3%

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152 Alfred Street

Biddeford, Maine

04005

Administrative Phones:

207-282-6632

207-283-8242

Fax:

207-283-8243

Please Visit

biddefordmaine.org/fire

Scott R. Gagne Chief of Department:

scott.gagne@bpd.net

Paul R. LaBrecque Assistant Chief

paul.labrecque@bpd.net

Kevin Duross Deputy Chief

kevin.duross@bpd.net

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BIDDEFORD FIRE DEPARTMENT CALLS BY TYPE

MULCH FIRE 16 0.3% 34 0.6% 46 0.9% 6 0.3%

FIRE CONFINED TO COOKING APPLIANCE 20 0.4% 12 0.2% 23 0.4% 15 0.7%

FIRE IN OR ON A BUILDING 2 0.0% 25 0.5% 21 0.4% 8 0.4%

PROVIDE MUTUAL/AUTOMATIC AID STRUCTURE FIRE 29 0.6% 8 0.1% 11 0.2% 6 0.3%

FUEL BURNER/BOILER MALFUNCTION, FIRE CONFINED 7 0.1% 11 0.2% 10 0.2% 7 0.3%

VEHICLE FIRE 10 0.2% 14 0.3% 10 0.2% 6 0.3%

BRUSH/WOODS/GRASS FIRE 14 0.3% 11 0.2% 9 0.2% 1 0.0%

TRASH OR RUBISH FIRE CONTAINED 6 0.1% 3 0.1% 4 0.1% 3 0.1%

CHIMNEY OR FLUE FIRE 4 0.1% 5 0.1% 3 0.1% 1 0.0%

ALL OTHER 1 0.0% 2 0.0% 3 0.1% 0 0.0%

FIRE / EXPLOSION / RUPTURE sub-total 109 2.3% 125 2.3% 140 2.7% 53 2.5%

Daily Average - FIRE / EXPLOSION / RUPTURE sub-total 0.30 0.34 0.38 0.35

EMS CALL RESCUE ONLY TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL 2,053 44.0% 2,040 37.9% 1,961 37.6% 709 33.6%

EMS CALL RES/ENG TRANSPORT TO HOSPITAL 889 19.0% 1,000 18.6% 924 17.7% 429 20.3%

EMS CALL RESCUE ONLY NO TRANSPORT 428 9.2% 475 8.8% 483 9.3% 177 8.4%

EMS TRANSPORT SMHC TO A MEDICAL FACILITY 0 0.0% 333 6.2% 375 7.2% 160 7.6%

EMS CALL RES/ENG NO TRANSPORT 141 3.0% 168 3.1% 168 3.2% 87 4.1%

MVC W/OUT INJURY 77 1.6% 82 1.5% 90 1.7% 33 1.6%

MVC W/ INJURY 93 2.0% 90 1.7% 60 1.2% 28 1.3%

RECEIVE MUTUAL AID FOR EMS CALL 0 0.0% 28 0.5% 42 0.8% 28 1.3%

MARINE CALL 2 0.0% 9 0.2% 15 0.3% 0 0.0%

ELEVATOR RESCUE 8 0.2% 17 0.3% 10 0.2% 4 0.2%

WATER RESUE/ PERSONS IN THE WATER 4 0.1% 13 0.2% 6 0.1% 3 0.1%

MVC W/ EXTRICATION 7 0.1% 4 0.1% 3 0.1% 0 0.0%

ALL OTHER 10 0.2% 8 0.1% 2 0.0% 7 0.3%

RESCUE sub-total 3,712 79.5% 4,267 79.2% 4,139 79.4% 1,665 78.9%

Daily Average - RESCUE sub-total 10.17 11.69 11.31 11.03

TREES OR WIRES DOWN/ARCING 50 1.1% 47 0.9% 40 0.8% 36 1.7%

HAZMAT (MINOR) (GAS OR OIL SPILL) 26 0.6% 26 0.5% 32 0.6% 13 0.6%

CARBON MONOXIDE 29 0.6% 12 0.2% 17 0.3% 6 0.3%

CARBON MONOXIDE ALARM MALFUNCTION 0 0.0% 21 0.4% 12 0.2% 16 0.8%

ELECTRICAL PROBLEM 15 0.3% 12 0.2% 12 0.2% 2 0.1%

ATTEMPTED BURN ILLEGALLY 9 0.2% 13 0.2% 10 0.2% 6 0.3%

PROPANE/NG LEAK 5 0.1% 9 0.2% 6 0.1% 4 0.2%

HAZARDOUS MATERIALS 4 0.1% 3 0.1% 4 0.1% 2 0.1%

HAZARDOUS CONDITION (STRUCTUAL, SAFETY, OTHER) 1 0.0% 5 0.1% 3 0.1% 3 0.1%

HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS sub-total 139 3.0% 148 2.7% 136 2.6% 88 4.2%

Daily Average - HAZARDOUS CONDITIONS sub-total 0.38 0.41 0.37 0.58

PROVIDE MUTUAL AID NON STRUCTURE FIRE 11 0.2% 38 0.7% 46 0.9% 25 1.2%

PUBLIC ASSIST 26 0.6% 39 0.7% 34 0.7% 14 0.7%

WATER PROBLEM 37 0.8% 31 0.6% 24 0.5% 14 0.7%

INSIDE SMOKE OR ORDOR INVESTIGATION 57 1.2% 45 0.8% 24 0.5% 10 0.5%

LOCK OUT VEHICLE OR STRUCTURE 14 0.3% 17 0.3% 21 0.4% 6 0.3%

UNPERMITTED BURN 22 0.5% 22 0.4% 20 0.4% 10 0.5%

ASSIST POLICE OR OTHER GOVERNMENTAL AGENCY 12 0.3% 17 0.3% 19 0.4% 5 0.2%

PERMIT/CAMP FIRE INVESTIGATION 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 8 0.2% 2 0.1%

PUBLIC SERVICE ASSISTANCE, OTHER 2 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 11 0.5%

ALL OTHER 5 0.1% 3 0.1% 1 0.0% 1 0.0%

SERVICE CALLS sub-total 190 4.1% 216 4.0% 198 3.8% 98 4.6%

Daily Average - SERVICE CALLS sub-total 0.52 0.59 0.54 0.65

CANCELLED ENROUTE 1 0.0% 124 2.3% 91 1.7% 34 1.6%

CANCELLED ENROUTE MUTUAL/AUTOMATIC AID STRUCTURE FIRE 93 2.0% 16 0.3% 50 1.0% 18 0.9%

OUTSIDE SMOKE OR ODOR INVESTIGATION 22 0.5% 35 0.6% 31 0.6% 2 0.1%

CHECK ON PERMITTED BURN 14 0.3% 16 0.3% 9 0.2% 3 0.1%

GOOD INTENT CALL, OTHER 4 0.1% 4 0.1% 1 0.0% 9 0.4%

STEAM, OTHER GAS MISTAKEN FOR SMOKE 1 0.0% 0 0.0% 1 0.0% 0 0.0%

FALSE CALLS sub-total 135 2.9% 195 3.6% 183 3.5% 66 3.1%

Daily Average - FALSE CALLS sub-total 0.37 0.53 0.50 0.44

MASTER/SUPERVISED BOX PULLS/SMOKES 113 2.4% 119 2.2% 141 2.7% 64 3.0%

RESIDENTIAL ALARM MALFUNCTION 75 1.6% 103 1.9% 84 1.6% 17 0.8%

PULLS/SMOKE DETECTOR ACTIVATION RESIDENTIAL 64 1.4% 73 1.4% 70 1.3% 17 0.8%

FALSE CALL-GOOD INTENT 48 1.0% 40 0.7% 46 0.9% 17 0.8%

MASTER/SUPERVISED BOX WATER FLOW 11 0.2% 23 0.4% 30 0.6% 9 0.4%

FALSE ALARM MASTER/SUPERVISED BOX SYSTEM MALFUNCTION 45 1.0% 40 0.7% 29 0.6% 9 0.4%

MASTER/SUPERVISED BOX TAMPER OR TROUBLE 11 0.2% 8 0.1% 13 0.2% 6 0.3%

ALL OTHER 5 0.1% 5 0.1% 3 0.1% 1 0.0%

GOOD INTENT CALLS sub-total 372 8.0% 411 7.6% 416 8.0% 141 6.7%

Daily Average - GOOD INTENT CALLS sub-total 1.02 1.13 1.14 0.93

ALL OTHER sub-total 14 0.3% 26 0.5% 3 0.1% 0 0.0%

Daily Average - ALL OTHER sub-total 0.04 0.07 0.01 0.00

GRAND TOTALS 4,671 100.0% 5,388 100.0% 5,215 100.0% 2,111 100.0%Daily Average - GRAND TOTALS 12.80 14.76 14.25 13.98

2014 2015 2016 YTD 2017

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Normand Melancon has been an employee of Biddeford Fire

Department since 1975. With forty-two-years of service,

Normand is the second most senior person currently working

for the City of Biddeford. In July, he will be retiring from his

rank of Captain of “A” shift.

Norm currently resides in Lyman but has very fond memories

from his youth growing up in Old Orchard Beach. He graduat-

ed from Old Orchard Beach High School in 1973.

Playing or attending sports is still one of Norm’s favorite

things to do. He loved attending his kids sporting events and

they both were excellent players the proud father will tell you.

He now follows his son, a high level hockey official, around

New England as one of his most enjoyable things to do.

When he wasn’t working at the fire department, he enjoyed

doing construction for many years as a side job. He built his

family’s beautiful home on Barker’s Pond.

Normand states that his motivation to come to work every day

is simply his love for the job. He has often been heard saying

“I have the best job in the world”. Moving up the ranks to Captain and retiring at that rank is a great feeling,

but nothing compares to the day he was given his own shift to run. That had been something that he worked

very hard at and has a great sense of pride doing.

Norm also shared that over the years the fire service has seen many changes from equipment, training and the

ever increasing demands on the role of a firefighter. Keeping up with these demands is a never ending

challenge. He also enjoys mentoring new firefighters to help them develop the same high self-motivation and

provide the encouragement for them to be the best that they can in their career. Normand credits his Dad in

making him the hard working person he is.

Norm has been married to Donna for 39 years. Donna graduated from Biddeford High School and Mercy

Hospital School of Nursing. She is an RN and has worked for Southern Maine Health Care for the last 40

years. Norm and Donna also have 2 adult children, John and Kellie, who have both graduated from college,

have exciting jobs and are both getting married this summer.

When he is home, you can usually find his two Yorkies, Captain Jack and Bella by his side. During the

season, you can always find Norm watching the New England Patriots.

“The Captain” as he is known to many is looking forward to his next chapter in life. He certainly plans to keep

busy during retirement, as he is not one to slow down. Working a part time job in OOB as a bouncer is what

he will do most of his summer, after that………..who knows??

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Vehicle extrication training

for BFD’s Call Force

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On Tuesday, May 16th, Peter Anton

and Matthew Leach were promoted

and sworn-in at the Biddeford City

Council Meeting by City Clerk

Carmen Morris.

Peter has been with the Biddeford Fire

Department since 1985 and he was

promoted to Captain of “D” shift from

Lieutenant.

Matthew has been with the Fire

Department since 2003 and he was

promoted to Lieutenant of “B” shift

from Private.

Captain Peter Anton

Lieutenant Matthew Leach

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Tech Rescue Team Training At

Funtown USA

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As the warmer weather approaches many recreational paddle crafters are anxious to get

out and enjoy the weather and are not thinking how cold the water is this time of year.

On Tuesday, May 16th the Biddeford Fire Department responded to three individual calls

within three hours involving capsized kayaks putting four people into the frigid waters.

Luckily no one was injured. All of the subjects involved were not wearing their life

jackets.

This could have been a very tragic outcome. It is important to remember that the water

temperature is still very cold and dangerous as hypothermia can set in very quickly. If

you plan to go out on the water, we recommend that you dress for the water temperature

and wear your life jackets to increase your cold-water functional time should an

emergency arise.

Hypothermia remains a serious threat to anyone who falls into the water during this time

of year. A person can develop hypothermia in a matter of minutes.

We also recommend that if you own a paddle craft you should mark your craft with your

name and contact number in case your craft gets loose or there is a real emergency.

Please wear your life jackets at all times. It can save your life.

Assistant Chief Paul R. LaBrecque

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During April, The Arkhangelsk Regional Rescue Service from Russia visited

and toured the Biddeford Fire Department. Arkhangelsk is a sister city with

Portland. Members of the Arkhangelsk Service also attended the 2017 Joint

Conference of the Maine Fire Chief’s Association which had the theme of

“Enhancing Professional Growth Through Continuous Learning and Fostering

Global Partnerships” . In 2016. the association began a peer-to-peer program

aimed at fostering the exchange of best practices between representatives in

Public Safety here in Maine and in Arkhangelsk, Russia.

Arkhangelsk (Archangel in English) is a community of about 350,000 people.

The community’s coat of arms displays the Archangel Michael in the act of

slaying the Devil. Legend states that this victory took place near where the

city stands on the Northern Dvina River, which exits into the White Sea. It is

Russia’s largest timber exporting port. It has large-scale processing industries

that include sawmilling and pulp and paper making. It is the base for a large

fishing fleet; with shipbuilding and repair also a very important part of its

economy.

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BFD Memorial Day 2017

From left to right:

Jason Crocker1, Matt Leach1, Lieutenant David Dutremble1, Chief Scott Gagne,

Assistant Chief Paul Labrecque, Tim Sevigney1, Deputy Chief Kevin Duross.

Note: 1 = Students

Maine Fire Institute, Fire Officer I and II Academy