Matt Ballou Photos courtesy of Ballou family
Matthew Ballou, a South Berwick firefighter and Biddeford Public Safety dispatcher known for his easy smile, quick wit and professionalism, died Wednesday following a complication from surgery. He was 32.
Ballou died at home in South Berwick after suffering a medical emergency stemming from surgery he had about a month ago to repair a torn Achilles tendon, said his wife, Tiffany Ballou.
A 2006 graduate of Camden High School, Ballou was drawn to a public safety career early on, joining the Lincolnville Fire Department as a senior. He went on to attend the fire science program at Southern Maine Community College and earned his Firefighter 1 and 2 certifications. He later became a dispatcher for Knox County Communications…
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Monitor and operate emergency communication and computer equipment such as radio, telephone (911), local alarm systems and paging systems. Maintain exact times and information on Radio/Shift Log. Obtain incoming information and dispatch Police Officers, Emergency Medical and Fire personnel. This position includes some administrative duties such as typing and filing, data entry, administrative distribution, typing letters, booking and monitoring prisoners with the use of a video monitoring system. Other administrative duties as assigned. Shifts consist of nights / weekends and varies from month to month. Training is given at Craig Police Department…
By Paul Kiefer
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Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan debuted the proposal at a press conference on Friday morning alongside Councilmember Lisa Herbold and the heads of the Seattle Police and Fire Departments, and the newly created Communications and Community Safety Center (CSCC)…
