Lawmakers hear push to let Bangor airport firefighters retire after 25 years with no age requirement Witnesses including union leaders and active airport firefighters urged lawmakers to fund LD 12 36 in the supplemental budget, saying the current 25-years-plus-age-55 rule is outdated given heavier call volumes and PFAS exposure. The fiscal note is estimated at roughly $500,000–$522,000 as a one-time cost; ongoing costs are largely federally reimbursed.

Maine airport firefighters are fighting for a vital change that could allow them to retire after 25 years without age restrictions, citing increased workloads and health risks from hazardous exposure.

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@jimmykimmel.com's monologue tonight was wonderful - full of humility, grace, gratitude, laughs, and...Steve Guttenberg! Recommended orgs giving help on the ground included @wck.org and supportlafd.org. #LAFires #MaineFireFighters #Heroes #CAFires Check it out here:
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