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The day I spent with Augusta Maine Fire-Rescue was remarkable. I not only got to rescue someone, go up 100 feet on the ladder and meet people I will never forget, but, I got punched in the stomach with the jaws of life.
Augusta manager picks veteran firefighter as city’s next fire chief The City Council will vote on the appointment of Dave Groder, a firefighter in Augusta for the last 33 years, on Thursday. Share Augusta Fire Department Deputy Chief David Groder at Hartford Station on Monday in Augusta has been nominated to become chief. Andy Molloy/Kennebec Journal AUGUSTA — A veteran firefighter who has most recently served as Augusta’s acting and deputy chief is the city manager’s choice to lead the fire department. Dave Groder grew up wanting to be a firefighter, like his dad Alfred was in Sko...