Recently Bruce Woodward, fire chief in Rockport, retired as an instructor for Maine Fire Training and Education after 25 years of providing training to local firefighters. Bruce has and continues to educate his peers in the latest advancements in fire suppression techniques. His training has saved lives and minimized property damage at fires in the midcoast region. In his honor a scholarship has been formed to bring specialized training to area firefighters. Bruce has served as chief of the Rockport, Maine fire department since 1971.