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With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

With most of Maine's fire departments and emergency medical services responding to potentially violent situations, many of Maine's non-law enforcement first responders are investing in ballistic personal protective equipment. Many of those who aren't investing in the equipment would like to.

Chairman Harry Moore said the time would allow the council and public safety committee to consider the new information provided in the discussion.

Local officials are reminding Mainers how to avoid frozen water pipes as well-below-freezing temperatures approach.

The funds will be distributed among 76 first responders that were employed with Freeport's fire and rescue or police department between April 2020 and March 2021.