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Buckfield Rescue reports 455 calls in 2025, up 70 from 2024
Summary
Buckfield Rescue told the Select Board Jan. 6 that it responded to 455 calls in 2025—70 more than 2024—with 56 calls in December and 15 new providers added last year; mutual-aid activity was also detailed.
Buckfield Rescue reported to the Town of Buckfield Select Board on Jan. 6 that it responded to 455 calls in 2025, an increase of 70 calls from 2024.
"2025 was a busy and rewarding year for Buckfield Rescue," said Speaker 1, who presented the report. "We had 4 55 calls, which is an increase of 70 calls from 2024, reflecting the growing needs of our community." The transcript shows the speaker noting that the service welcomed 15 new providers during 2025.
For December 2025 specifically, the group recorded 56 calls—31 daytime and 25 nighttime. Speaker 1 provided a town-by-town breakdown, saying 32 calls were in Buckfield, four in Hartford, 16 in Sumner, two in Hebron, one in Canton and one in Turner. The report listed 25 basic life support calls, 24 advanced life support calls and seven fire standbys.
The report also described mutual-aid interactions: Buckfield Rescue requested mutual aid from PACE four times, Auburn once and Turner three times; it provided mutual aid to Turner twice, MedCare once and PACE twice.
The board did not take formal action on the report; it was presented as an informational update.
