Buckfield firefighter wins Achievement Award

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Buckfield firefighter Gene Bell

FREEPORT — The Maine State Federation of Firefighters recently held its 49th Annual Firefighters Convention. The Convention was held in Freeport with the awards banquet held on the evening of September 8.

Buckfield firefighter Gene H. Bell was the recipient of the Lifetime Achievement Award to a standing ovation of approximately 140 firefighters, family and friends.

Firefighter Bell has served 51 years in the Buckfield Fire Department. He has served many roles including Assistant Fire Chief and Chief from 1979-1983. Most recently Firefighter Bell has served as a Captain.

While his service as an officer has been highly commendable, his mentoring of officers and firefighters due to his tremendous experience and knowledge has been invaluable.

Gene Bell was nominated for the award by current Buckfield Fire Chief, Tim Brooks. Many Buckfield firefighters joined Firefighter Bell for his award along with his loving wife Lynda and their son Clark, his girlfriend Corina and grandson Collin.

Gene was humbled to be nominated and very honored to receive this award. Gene would like to thank Chief Brooks for the nomination as well as the Federation for the Award. He would also like to thank Firefighters everywhere for their service.