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Newport firefighter teaches at Penobscot County Fire Academy
August 21, 2025 | MAINE
Courtesy of Town of Newport Fire Department,

Photo by Town of Newport Fire Department

Photo by Town of Newport Fire Department

Photo by Town of Newport Fire Department

Photo by Town of Newport Fire Department
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NEWPORT, Maine (Aug. 21, 2025) — Assistant Chief A.C. Turner of the Newport Fire Department served as a fire sprinkler instructor this year at the Penobscot County Fire Academy, officials said.
Turner, who also works for Eastern Fire, taught future firefighters about sprinkler system components, emergency response when systems activate and safety inspection procedures.
The department congratulated academy participants for completing two weeks of training.