Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772

10/09/2026

Congratulations Deputy Chief Corriveau.

Both Chief Pelletier and DC Corriveau have served in every role here at the BFD!

It’s always a welcomed sight when one of our own climbs the ranks and serves the membership with experience and knowledge, let alone two!

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Chief Chandler Corriveau to Deputy Fire Chief effective October 25th.

Chandler joined the Bangor Fire Department September 29, 2008, promoted to Lieutenant July 23, 2017, promoted to Captain October 28, 2018, and to Assistant Chief February 3, 2019.
Chandler has previously served on Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department and the Town of Hermon Fire Department where he holds the rank of Captain. Chandler has an Associates Degree in Fire Science and serves on several boards including the Board of Directors for Penobscot Regional Communications Center and Hose 5 Fire Museum- Bangor, Maine. He is the President of the Firemen’s Relief Association and is the Chair of Eastern Maine Community College Fire Science Committee.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Corriveau in his new role.

10/07/2026

🚒🔥 October is Fire Prevention Month! 🔥🚒

Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming a local K–4 class to Central Fire Station for a fun-filled visit focused on fire safety, prevention, and the work our firefighters and EMS providers do every day!

They had the opportunity to watch demonstrations, spray some water, explore the fire trucks, and get an up-close look at the equipment we use to serve our community!

While the trucks and flowing water are always a crowd favorite, these visits are about much more than that. They’re an opportunity to build relationships, teach valuable safety lessons, and help children become comfortable and confident around first responders.

Fire prevention starts with education, and there’s no better place to start than with the next generation!

Thank you to our young visitors, parents and their teaching staff for spending part of their day with us. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

As always, your Bangor Professional Firefighters stand committed to every aspect of the mission and are ready when you need us!

09/20/2026

There are some moments in the fire service that are difficult to put into words. This weekend was one of them.

This weekend, your Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 accompanied the spouse of fallen brother Lt. VanPeursem at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Ceremony in Colorado Springs, as our senior man, our mentor and our friend was honored and remembered.

Throughout the weekend, 288 names from across the United States and Canada were added to the Memorial. Each name was spoken, each firefighter was remembered, and behind every name stood a family, a firehouse, and a lifetime of memories.

For us, hearing Billy’s name was different.

For 35 years, Billy gave a piece of himself to Local 772, the surrounding communities and the brothers and sisters who make up this membership.

Yesterday, we had the honor of standing beside Michelle as she was presented with Billy’s flag. It was a powerful reminder that when we say we will never forget, those words carry a responsibility.
Yesterday was certainly heavy with emotion but it was a beautiful opportunity to share the stories of him with complete strangers from across North America who got a chance to learn who Lt. VP really was.

Billy’s name now has a permanent place among our nation’s fallen firefighters. For our membership, though, his legacy was written long before it was placed on a wall — through 35 years of brotherhood, friendship, service, and the unmistakable love he had for Michelle.

We were proud to be there this weekend.

Proud to stand with Michelle.
Proud to hear Billy’s name spoken.
And proud to make sure that his memory continues forward.

09/11/2026

🇺🇸 SEPTEMBER 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Twenty-five years ago today, our nation witnessed unimaginable tragedy. Then the disparity was matched with extraordinary courage and bravery.

On September 11, 2001, 2,977 innocent lives were lost, including 343 FDNY firefighters, 23 NYPD officers, 37 Port Authority Police officers, and countless others whose lives would later be lost or forever changed by illnesses connected to their service at Ground Zero.

For those of us in the fire service, September 11th holds a particularly profound meaning. The images of firefighters climbing those stairs while thousands were trying to escape have become an enduring reminder of the mission. Simply put, to go toward those who need us, regardless of the cost.

25 years later, a generation has grown up without a memory of that morning. That makes our responsibility to remember, honor, and teach their stories more important than ever.

Today, the members of you Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 remember the lives taken too soon, the families who still carry their loss, and the first responders who gave everything in service to others.

May we never forget their courage.
May we never forget their sacrifice.
May we never forget their names.

08/29/2026

🇺🇸 NEVER FORGET | TUNNEL TO TOWERS 5K 🇺🇸

Today, seven members of your Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 joined by several of our family members, traveled to Portland for the 2026 Tunnel to Towers 5K Run & Walk — and we were proud to have one of the largest department representations at today’s event.

But today wasn’t about the number of people we brought or the steps we made.

It was about who we walked for.

The Tunnel to Towers 5K honors the legacy of FDNY Firefighter Stephen Siller, who on September 11, 2001, strapped on his gear and ran through the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel toward the World Trade Center, where he ultimately gave his life while helping others. The event continues that legacy by honoring those lost on 9/11 while supporting our nation’s fallen and catastrophically injured first responders, military members, and their families.

This year carries even greater significance as we approach the 25th anniversary of September 11th

A staunch reminder that Never Forget is more than something we say. It is something we have a responsibility to teach to the generations who weren’t yet here to remember it themselves.

That made having our families — and especially our kids — alongside us today pretty special.

They got to see firsthand the brotherhood and sisterhood of the fire service, the sacrifices made by those who came before us, and why we continue to show up for one another.

We couldn’t be prouder of the Bangor membership and our families for representing our Local today.

We remember. We honor. We walk together. 🇺🇸

08/29/2026

Our Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA Open presented by Bangor Chimney had clear skies, fast greens, and some golfers of questionable talent (and a few ringers, too) at Pine Hill Golf Course last Saturday.

Here's the link to the photos from that day, captured by Krystle Bowden Photography.

https://unscriptedphotographers.com/krystlebowdenphotography/adam-macdonald-memorial-mda-golf-tournament-2026

You can download either full resolution for printing or web resolution for sharing online. If you do share photos, please tag both Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 and Krystle Bowden Photography!

As always, please support the sponsors listed above and below that make this event a possibility each year:

Geaghan Brothers Brewing Company
Trident Armory
Campfire Leather
HSE Fire & Safety Equipment- Chad Bean
Joe Wardwell Realtor
Firefighters First Credit Union
Bangor Federal
Bob's Country Store

We will be back at Pine Hill on August 28, 2027; will you be there to join us?

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08/22/2026

We're just 12 hours from tee off at Pine Hill Golf Course for our Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA Open Presented by Bangor Chimney!

Same day registration is available, so join us in Orrington tomorrow as we fight neuromuscular disease with the Muscular Dystrophy Association and the International Association of Fire Fighters!

Being a great golfer isn't required... you don't even need to be good! As long as you can come out and have a good time, that's all that matters.

Registration opens at 7:30 in the clubhouse. See you tomorrow morning!

08/16/2026

We're less than a week away from our Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA Open presented by Bangor Chimney!

Join your Bangor Firefighters at Pine Hill Golf Course as we for the Muscular Dystrophy Association, continuing a nearly 75 year old International Association of Fire Fighters tradition!

Register online at iaff772.square.site today!

All proceeds benefit MDA's mission: research into cures for neuromuscular disease, advocacy and legislative change to help make the fight easier for the people they serve, funding care centers, and engaging the community. Your donations are life-changing, whether it's sending a kid to summer camp for the first time, funding a college scholarship for someone fighting neuromuscular disease, or funding the research into the diseases that might finally result in a cure!

We can't do what we do without you.

Thank you for your support, and we will see you on the course Saturday!

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08/14/2026

Join your Bangor Firefighters and Bangor Chimney next Saturday at Pine Hill Golf Course as we continue our fight against neuromuscular disease with the Muscular Dystrophy Association!

Our Adam MacDonald Memorial MDA Open is a four-person best ball style tournament that welcomes players of all skill levels. Come join the International Association of Fire Fighters nearly 75 year old partnership with MDA as we draw ever closer to a cure for these diseases.

Register online at iaff772.square.site today!

Sponsorship opportunities are still available!

For media or sponsorship inquiries, reach out to MDA Coordinator Jared Bowden at [email protected] to become a part of our fight today!

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08/11/2026

🚒✈️ JOINT TRAINING | AIRCRAFT EXTRICATION

Today, members of your Bangor Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 772 had the opportunity to train alongside firefighters from the Maine ANG Fire Department in a unique hands-on aircraft training evolution.

Thanks to the generosity of C&L Aviation Group, scrap aircraft scheduled for disposal were made available for firefighters to get valuable, real-world repetitions in aircraft anatomy, access, stabilization, and extrication techniques.

Opportunities like this are difficult to replicate in a traditional training environment. Being able to put tools on an actual aircraft, identify structural components, understand how different materials react, and work through access and extrication challenges provides experience that simply can’t be gained from a classroom.

Just as important was the opportunity to train side-by-side with our partners at the Maine Air National Guard. With both departments protecting the greater Bangor aviation community, joint training builds familiarity, strengthens working relationships, and helps ensure we’re prepared to operate together when it matters most.

A huge thank you to C&L Aviation Group for recognizing the value of firefighter training and making these aircraft available before disposal, and to the Maine Air National Guard Fire Department for another great opportunity to train together.

Different departments. One mission. Better prepared together. 🚒🤝✈️