Cape Elizabeth Fire/Rescue

10/28/2026

🚒🚔🚧 Happy First Responder Day – October 28!

Today, we recognize and thank the dedicated members of Cape Elizabeth Police, Fire-Rescue, and Public Works for everything they do to keep our community safe.

While each department has its own mission, we work closely together every day to respond to emergencies, support one another, and protect the community we’re proud to serve.

From emergency calls to the everyday work that keeps Cape Elizabeth running smoothly, we’re grateful for the teamwork, dedication, and commitment these individuals bring to our town!

Cape Elizabeth Police Department
Town of Cape Elizabeth, Maine

10/14/2026

🎃 Join Us for the Annual Trunk or Treat!

Get ready for a spooktacular time! Join the Fire Department and other Town departments for the annual Trunk or Treat event!

📅 Date: October 30th
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Rear parking lot of Community Services

Bring the kids, dress up in your favorite costumes, and enjoy an evening of Halloween fun with your local Town departments!

We can’t wait to see you there! 🎃🍭

10/08/2026

This week is the NFPA’s Yearly Fire Prevention Week! This year’s theme is Charge into Fire Safety to promote safe device charging and lithium-ion battery safety. For more info see fpw.org.

Please also use this as an opportunity to check your smoke detectors and change your batteries!

10/07/2026

This past weekend, The Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue Department hosted an awards and appreciation night to recognize the hardworking members of the department.

Please join us in congratulating the following awards recipients!

In recognition of their exceptional professionalism, clinical excellence, and unwavering dedication in the
delivery of prehospital emergency medical care, the the following crews were issued unit citations for critical calls they responded to this past year:

FF/EMT John Suntken
FF/AEMT Paul Marshall
Lieutenant/Paramedic Joshua Dell’Aquila
FF/AEMT Harrison Ruhlin
FF/AEMT Zachary Simmons

FF/AEMT Paul Marshall
AEMT Levi Williams
FF/EMT John Suntken
FF/EMT Nate Perry
EMT Nathaniel Huggett

FF/Paramedic William Collins
FF/AEMT Matthew Syphers
Lieutenant/Paramedic Joshua Dell’Aquila
EMT Nathaniel Huggett

Additionally, AEMT Levi Williams was issued a Meritorious Conduct Award his notable act of distinction in the line of duty under unusual, complication, and hazardous conditions. The award reflect the integrity and devotion to the Fire/EMS service.

Retired Public Safety Clerk Ed Hunt was also recognized for his exceptional 52 years of service to the Town of Cape Elizabeth.

Chief Young is proud to announce that the members of Fire-Rescue Call Company are the recipients of this year’s John J. Civile Chief's Award for outstanding service. A well-deserved recognition for all of the call company’s above and beyond service to the Town of Cape Elizabeth.

Finally, the following people received years of service awards:

5 Years:
FF/AEMT Colin Beliveau
FF/AEMT Brooks Boucher
FF/Paramedic Fred Floberg
FF/AEMT Justin Robash
FF/Paramedic Branden Walker

10 Years:
FF/Paramedic Clifton Whitten
WETeam Craig Garland
FF/Paramedic Kevin Guimond
FF/Paramedic Skyler Horrigan

15 Years:
Lieutenant Jim Fox
Fire-Police Theresa Fox
Fire-Police TJ Whitcomb

20 Years:
Lieutenant/Paramedic Ernest MacVane

35 Years:
Firefighter Jason Grant

45 Years:
Captain Dan Hannigan
Chief Steve Young

50 Years:
Chief Peter Gleeson

10/05/2026

Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue was well represented at the Maine Marathon today, with four of our members taking on the challenge and putting in the miles as a relay team! Congratulations to (left-right) FF/P Erik Knudsen, FF/AEMT Grace McKenzie, FF/P Sarah Parent, and FF/AEMT Marisa Morrison!

09/22/2026

Over the last few weeks, Cape Elizabeth Fire-Rescue members had a great opportunity to sharpen their skills by training on a donated structure before it is demolished.

Having access to a real structure provides invaluable hands-on training that closely replicates the conditions firefighters may encounter during an actual emergency. Crews were able to practice a variety of fireground skills, including advancing hose lines, fire attack, searching, ventilation, forcible entry, ladder operations, command tactics, and more.

We are incredibly grateful to the property owners for donating the structure and allowing our members to use it for training. Opportunities like this help us stay prepared, build confidence, and better serve the Cape Elizabeth community!

09/16/2026

08/25/2026

⚠️⚠️UPDATE⚠️⚠️

Mitchell Road is now open to traffic, thank you for your patience

Mitchell Road is currently closed between Belfield Road and Stonegate due to a tree and power lines being down.

08/14/2026

Yesterday, a powerful microburst moved through Cape Elizabeth, causing significant damage throughout town. The storm brought down numerous trees and power poles, blocked roadways, and caused structural damage, including trees through homes.

A record wind gust of 80 MPH was recorded at Pond Cove, highlighting just how powerful this storm was.

During the 24-hour period, your Cape Elizabeth Fire/Rescue members responded to approximately 50 calls for service, ranging from downed power lines and trees blocking roadways to trees that had fallen onto homes.

To meet the increased demand, members stepped up to staff additional apparatus at Cape Cottage Station and Town Center Station ensuring emergency coverage remained available when portions of town were temporarily cut off by trees across the roads. An Emergency Operations Center was also established to coordinate storm response efforts.

We are incredibly proud of the dedication and professionalism shown by our members during this challenging event. We also want to thank CMP and DPW, and everyone who worked alongside us to help Cape Elizabeth recover.

Please continue to use caution around downed trees and power lines, and never approach or touch a downed power line.

Thank you to our community for your patience and support as we continue working to keep Cape Elizabeth safe. 🚒🌳⚡

08/14/2026

⚠️⚠️UPDATE⚠️⚠️

Mitchell road has been reopened

As of 7:00am, Mitchell Road at Hobstone remains closed. The other previously reported closures at Shore Road and Todd Road, as well as Spurwink Avenue and Pleasant Avenue, have been cleared and are now open

Tree crews and Central Maine Power crews continue to work in the area to address remaining hazards and restore power.

Please continue to avoid Mitchell Road and do not approach or go near any downed power lines.