Fire Department
Fort Fairfield Fire Rescue
Part of Aroostook Fire Protection District 1
18 Community Center Dr, Fort Fairfield, ME 04742
Bus: (207) 472-3809, Emergency: 9-1-1
Email: fort_fairfield_fire@yahoo.com
Web: http://www.afpd1.webs.com/
The Town of Fort Fairfield spans 78.4 square miles with a population of approximately 3,600 People. The Fort Fairfield Fire Department consists of 1 FT Chief, 4 Full Time Firefighter/EMTs, 1 PT Firefighter/Paramedic and 27 Call Firefighters.
The Fort Fairfield Fire Department provides our townspeople with Fire Suppression, Rescue, 1st Responder Emergency Medical Care, Hazardous Material Spill Response, Fire Inspections, & Fire Life Safety Education. We respond to approximately 350 emergency requests a year and numerous non-emergency requests for service.
Our Firefighters respond primarily from our Fire Station on Community Center Drive and the Loring Development Authority contracts with the Town of Fort Fairfield for (1) 24-7 staffed Engine Company at Fire Station # 2 located in Loring.
The Fort Fairfield Fire Department provides automatic mutual aid to the Limestone, Loring Commerce Centre and Caswell for any reported building fire and any call in which additional resources may be needed. We also provide mutual aid upon request to any neighboring community that needs us.
History | Members | Apparatus | EMS | Training
Public Education | Recruitment | Contact Us | Related Links
History of the Fort Fairfield Fire Department
Past Fire Chiefs
Dana McLaughin
Gary Cyr
James McKenney
William VanBuskirk Sr.
Cecil Estey
Wilfred Sherman
Cecil Doak
Roy Grant
Jerome Manter
Vavel Giggey
Hugh Traford
Harry Parks
Bill Bridges
Perry Knight
Berrel Blanchard
Herb Jones
Winston Ward- Care Taker
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- • Fort Fairfield Fire Dept was organized in 1920
- • In 1950 FFFD was established full time.
- • In 1983 FFFD began an Ambulance Service which ended in 1988.
- • In 2006 FFFD was contracted by the Loring Development Authority for Fire Protection at the Loring Commerce Center.
- • In 2009 FFFD joined forces to share equipment and resources with Limestone FD. This created what is known as Aroostook Fire Protection District 1.
Fort Fairfield Fire Department - Members
Officers
Chief: Paul Durepo
Assistant Chief: Mike Jalbert
1st Captain & Safety: Darryl Doughty
2nd Captain: Jeff Leighton
3rd Captain: Matthew McPherson
1st Lieutenant: Jesse Bell
2nd Lieutenant: Mitch Dufour
Fire Prevention & Training: Jon Cote
Firefighters
Dale Beaulieu
Stephanie Beaulieu
Herb Blaisdell
Pete Bowmaster
James Bradley
Ryan Eagles
Steve Hersey
Jim Ireland
Drake Leighton
Shane Leighton
Dale McCarty
Randy Parady
Dennis Rogeski
Ben Stergeon
Fort Fairfield Fire Department - Apparatus
Engine 2: 2004 Sterling Metalfab Pumper, 1250 GPM Pump, 1250 Gallon Water Tank, CAFS
Engine 3: 2004 Sterling Metalfab Pumper, 1250 GPM Pump, 1250 Gallon Water Tank, CAFS & Jaws of life.
Engine 4: 1996 KME P-22V3 Pumper, 1250 GPM Pump, 750 Gallon Water Tank, 25 Gallon A Foam, 25 Gallon AFFF. Engine 4 is Stationed at Fire Station #2 at Loring.
Tanker 1: 1997 Western Star Tanker, 5,000 Gallon Water Tank
Tanker 2: 1993 International Tanker, 500 GPM Pump, 5,000 Gallon Water Tank. (Swapped every 4 months between Limestone Sta. 1 and Fort Fairfield)
Rescue 4: 1995 Chevy Wheeled Coach Rescue Truck. Used for Medical calls, technical rescue & fire ground support.
Chief Truck: 2007 Honda Ridgeline. Used as command vehicle for all calls
Fort Fairfield Fire Department - Emergency Medical Services
The Fort Fairfield Fire Department provides 1st responder level service upon request to the Town of Fort Fairfield. Currently Crown Ambulance provides transport Ambulance Service to the Town. Rescue 4 and crew respond to assist Crown on serious medical calls and also if there is no Crown Ambulance in town to respond. Currently at this time we have 12 licensed EMS providers. There are 1 First Responders, 5 EMT-Basics, 1 EMT-Intermediate and 1 EMT-Paramedic.
Fort Fairfield Fire Department - Training
Training Officers: Firefighter Jon Cote & Captain Doughty
The Fort Fairfield Fire Department trains every Tuesday night. Our members train for countless hours each year. Training consists of: pumps, fire suppression, medical emergencies, vehicle extrication, ladders, water rescue, and many other topics. Some of our members participate in classes outside of the fire department such as the Maine State Fire Academy, Fire Attack Schools, County Classes, State classes, EMS classes, and the National Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, Maryland.
Fort Fairfield Fire/Rescue Dept - Public Education
The Fort Fairfield Fire Department provides public education to the community for groups of all ages. We can provide presentations, tours, and safety demos geared towards your audience. We travel to a number of classrooms each year and presents fire and life safety education to students of all ages. We also participate in community events. Please contact us for more information on how we can help you out.
Fire Prevention Coordinator: Firefighter Jon Cote:
Email: fireturtle813@yahoo.com
Fort Fairfield Fire Department
18 Community Center Drive
Fort Fairfield ME, 04742
Station Phone: 207-472-3809
Email: fort_fairfield_fire@yahoo.com
Fort Fairfield Fire/Rescue - Recruitment
PAID/ CALL FIREFIGHTER
If you are interested in becoming a Paid/On Call firefighter for the Fort Fairfield Fire Department, you may pick up an application at the Station located at 18 Community Center Drive or email aroostookfiredist1@gmail.com to have one emailed to you.
The requirements for becoming a Fort Fairfield Firefighter are:
- • At least 18 years of age
- • Completed application
- • Background check
- • Valid Maine drivers license
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Phone: 207-472-3809 or 207-328-4108
Email: aroostookfiredist1@gmail.com
Junior Firefighters
Junior Firefighter program is geared towards finding out what the fire service is all about. Junior Firefighters will learn a wide variety of task. Junior Firefighters are limited to what they can do. Junior Firefighters are prohibited to unsafe environments.
Requirements are for becoming a Fort Fairfield Junior Firefighter:
- • Must be between the ages of 16 and 18 years old.
- • Must be enrolled in school or have a diploma/GED.
- • Must maintain a “C” average to be an active member.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us.
Phone: 207-472-3809
Email: aroostookfiredist1@gmail.com
Contact Fort Fairfield Fire Department
Fort Fairfield Fire Department
18 Community Center Drive
Fort Fairfield, Maine 04742
Emergency: 911
Non-Emergency: 207-472-3809 or 207-328-4108
Fax: 207-472-3810
Email: fort_fairfield_fire@yahoo.com
For further assistance or non-emergent help, the On Duty Firefighter maybe reached 207-328-4108.
Walk Ins are always welcome. You may stop by the fire station Monday through Friday between 8am to 4pm or call to set up a tour.
“Protecting Life and Property in Fort Fairfield, Limestone, Loring & Caswell.”
Fort Fairfield Fire Department - Related Links
Aroostook Fire Protection Dist. 1: http://afpd1.webs.com/
Town of Fort Fairfield: www.fortfairfield.org
Presque Isle Fire Dept: www.pifd.org
Caribou Fire & Ambulance: www.cariboufire.net
Aroostook EMA: www.aroostook.me.us/ema.html
Aroostook EMS: http://reg5ems.webs.com/
Maine Forest Service: www.maine.gov/doc/mfs/
Maine EMS: www.state.me.us/dps/ems/
Maine Fire Marshall Office: www.maine.gov/dps/fmo/index/htm
Maine Fire Training& Education: www.mfte.org
Maine Fire Chiefs Association: www.mainefirechiefs.com/
Maine EMA: www.state.me.us/mema/
Maine 911 Emergency Service Communication Bureau: www.maine911.com./index.shtml
State of Maine Federation of Firefighters: www.msfff.org/
National Fire Academy: www.usfa.dhs.gov/
Northern Maine Community College: www.nmcc.edu
Firehouse Magazine: www.firehouse.com
Firefighter Close Calls www.firefighterclosecalls.com
