To the Editor:
On Nov. 26, Lincoln County and the State of Maine lost Donald M. Bisset, retired State Fire Marshal. Don had a lengthy career in public service, which included serving his country actively in World War II, many years in the Maine State Fire Marshal’s Office, serving as the first State Fire Marshal from 1975 to 1991, and as a Jefferson selectman after his retirement from the state.
On Sat., Dec. 4, the Lincoln County EMA Office and many Maine fire departments, including a large contingent of firefighters from Lincoln County, the state, his family and friends said good-bye and a job “well done” in a very fitting memorial service, followed by a fire service procession to Jefferson.
This combined fire and military service was a well-coordinated group effort of the County and State. It was a fitting last call for a man who worked decades to improve life safety through fire prevention, education and code enforcement. It was stated numerous times during the service that his work at the state level has had profound and long lasting effect on the fire service and the people of Maine.
I am very proud to have known Donald M. Bisset and was equally proud of the tribute that was paid to him by this county.
Jared Pendleton
Asst. Chief, Bristol Fire & Rescue
Bristol
