Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1

Last night, our crews responded to a fire involving a multi-family residential building.
This photo shows the sprinkler system doing exactly what it was designed to do: control the fire, slow its spread, and buy time for residents to escape and firefighters to complete extinguishment.
Six families made it out safely. That is not luck. That is the result of fire protection systems, and life safety measures built from hard lessons learned in real fires.
Last night was a clear reminder of why that work matters. We are grateful for the quick actions of the occupants, the hard work of our firefighters, and the systems that helped keep this fire from becoming far worse.

The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 Board of Directors, Administrative Staff, and Firefighters would like to extend our heartfelt congratulations to Firefighter Edward Diepenbrock on his well-earned retirement, effective today.
Ed began his service with the district as a volunteer on June 1, 1997, and was hired as a full-time firefighter on June 1, 2000. Over the course of 29 years of dedicated service, Ed made a lasting impact on our department and the community we proudly serve.
Throughout his career, Ed was instrumental in establishing the District’s Dive Team, participating in numerous dive recovery operations. He also played a key leadership role in our Explorer Program, mentoring and inspiring future generations of firefighters. His dedication and expertise were further demonstrated through countless search efforts, where he was credited with locating numerous individuals who had become lost in the State Park.
Among the many memorable incidents during his career were responses to escaped exotic pets, the Chums Restaurant fire, the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center fire, and a two-week deployment to Gulfport, Mississippi, assisting with recovery efforts following Hurricane Katrina.
Beyond emergency responses, Ed was known for his exceptional ability to connect with young people. Whether he was participating in annual school fishing trips or representing the district at community events, he had a unique way of engaging children and leaving a lasting impression. Years later, many would still ask about “FF Ed.”
The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 and the community we serve are grateful for Ed’s unwavering commitment, professionalism, and years of dedicated service. We thank him for his contributions and wish him a long, healthy, and fulfilling retirement.
Congratulations, Ed, and thank you for nearly three decades of service to Lincoln County.

The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 would like to introduce to you our newly promoted captain, FF/Medic Tim Maricle. Captain Maricle has over 11 years of experience in the fire service and was hired by our district in October 2021. Capt. Maricle started filling the role as an Acting Captain in April 2024. Capt. Maricle will be assigned to A-Shift. The Lincoln County Fire Protection District #1 Board of Directors and members would like to congratulate Capt. Maricle on his well-earned promotion.