09/03/2026
Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Andrew “Andy” R. Turcotte, the new Fire Chief for the Town of Wells. Chief Turcotte began his role with the Town on August 25, bringing nearly 30 years of experience in fire, EMS, emergency medical transport, and public safety leadership to the Wells Fire Department.
Prior to joining Wells, Andy served with the Falmouth Fire Department as a Fire Officer/Paramedic and with the Westbrook Fire Department, where he served as Fire Chief for nearly nine years. He also worked with LifeFlight of Maine as a Flight Paramedic/Nurse and Outreach Educator. Andy holds degrees in Paramedicine, Community Paramedicine, and Nursing, along with extensive education and certifications in leadership, emergency medicine, critical care, human resource management, fire plans examination, and fire investigation. He is also a Lead Paramedic Instructor for Maine EMS and maintains numerous clinical and instructor certifications.
“I am humbled and honored to accept this position and the responsibility that comes with it,” says Andy. “As the Town continues to grow and evolve, so will our department. Safety for the public and our personnel will always be a top priority.”
We are pleased to welcome Chief Turcotte to Wells and look forward to the experience and leadership he brings to the department and our community.
You can learn more about Chief Turcotte and his background in our September newsletter: https://conta.cc/4dgDWfT
