Augusta Firefighters Honor Retired Members at Hartford Station Breakfast
Photo by Augusta Fire DepartmentRetired and active members of Augusta’s fire service gather at Hartford Station for the IAFF Local 1650 Retiree Breakfast, celebrating decades of service and shared camaraderie. A retired firefighter greets a current member during the breakfast, reflecting the enduring connections within the Augusta fire family. Firefighters and retirees fill the Hartford Station meeting room as stories and laughter are shared during the January retiree appreciation event. A ceremonial fire axe is presented during the breakfast as IAFF Local 1650 members recognize the service and legacy of retired Augusta firefighters.
Photo by Augusta Fire DepartmentA retired firefighter greets a current member during the breakfast, reflecting the enduring connections within the Augusta fire family.
Photo by Augusta Fire DepartmentFirefighters and retirees fill the Hartford Station meeting room as stories and laughter are shared during the January retiree appreciation event.
Photo by Augusta Fire DepartmentA ceremonial fire axe is presented during the breakfast as IAFF Local 1650 members recognize the service and legacy of retired Augusta firefighters.
January 15, 2026 – Augusta, ME — Members of Augusta Uniformed Firefighters IAFF Local 1650 gathered at Hartford Station on Thursday morning to host a Retiree Breakfast celebrating the department’s retired firefighters. The event drew an excellent turnout, bringing together current and former members to share stories, laughter, and camaraderie that highlighted the strong bonds within the Augusta fire service.
Union officials said the breakfast was organized to remind retirees that they remain appreciated, valued, and an enduring part of the fire family, with hopes of making the gathering a lasting tradition.
Special thanks were extended to FF/Paramedic Baldwin for preparing breakfast for attendees, as well as to all retired members who took the time to attend and reconnect with colleagues.
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