The Fire Department in Farmington is trying to return to their "new normal" after the fatal gas explosion that killed one firefighter and injured six others on September 16. Since the deadly explosion, the department has been assisted with personnel from 80 departments all over the state including Bar Harbor, York Lincoln, and Calais.
But on Thursday, October 31, the Farmington Fire Department said goodbye to all the support in personnel they've received as they try to rebuild.
"It's been amazing. The distances these folks have traveled and left their families and work to come here and support us" says Deputy Fire Chief Tim Hardy.
Fellow firefighters came to support the Farmington Fire Department which has suffered an enormous loss.
The blast killed Captain Michael Bell and seriously injured five other firefighters and LEAP employee Larry Lord.
"We will get through this as we stated before and everyday we're making very positive progress said Deputy Chief Hardy.