Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department

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Last night, our paid-call firefighters conducted vehicle extrication training at Mark's Towing Service.Vehicle extricati...
09/16/2026

Last night, our paid-call firefighters conducted vehicle extrication training at Mark's Towing Service.

Vehicle extrications can be challenging, as every incident is different. Training like this allows our crews to practice different techniques and become familiar with the tools and equipment used during these incidents.

We’d like to thank Mark’s Towing Service for continuing to allow us the use of their facility and vehicles for this training!

As the temperatures start to drop, many of us will be reaching for our electric heaters to take the chill off.Before you...
09/13/2026

As the temperatures start to drop, many of us will be reaching for our electric heaters to take the chill off.

Before you plug yours in, take a minute to make sure you’re using it safely. Keep at least 3 feet of clearance around the heater, plug it directly into a wall outlet, never leave it unattended, and don’t use it if the heater or cord is damaged.

A few simple precautions can help keep your home and family safe this heating season.

25 Years. We Remember.A quarter century has passed, but the American Fire Service has not forgotten how it received its ...
09/11/2026

25 Years. We Remember.

A quarter century has passed, but the American Fire Service has not forgotten how it received its deepest wound. A scar that won’t seem to heal.

343 FDNY firefighters, among the best of us, will forever be giants among men. Their courage and bravery established a standard that generations of firefighters have looked to ever since. Children who watched them run into those towers grew up to become the firefighters who carry their memory forward, inspiring countless men and women to put on the uniform and answer the call.

Today, we honor their service.

We reflect on their sacrifice.

We pray for their families, who continue to live with an emptiness that 25 years cannot fill.

Today, we remember them.

Please join us in congratulating Paid-Call Firefighter Jacob Patterson on passing his National Registry written exam thi...
09/09/2026

Please join us in congratulating Paid-Call Firefighter Jacob Patterson on passing his National Registry written exam this morning and officially becoming a certified Nationally Registered Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)!

FF Patterson was part of the crew that fought the structure fire from midnight and into the morning hours, then made it to his exam with no sleep!

Congratulations FF/NREMT Jacob Patterson! We’re proud of you! 👏🚒🚑

PRESS RELEASE: At approximately 12:20 a.m. on September 9, 2026, the Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department received a 911 ...
09/09/2026

PRESS RELEASE: At approximately 12:20 a.m. on September 9, 2026, the Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department received a 911 call reporting a structure fire at 276 Margison Road in Woodland, with the possibility of occupants still inside.

Crews arrived to find a residential home with heavy fire showing from the rear of the structure and extending into the roof area. All occupants were accounted for at the time of arrival.

Crews initiated an interior attack and were able to achieve a knockdown. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately 6.5 hours, working to locate and extinguish hot spots throughout the roof and attic spaces.

The fire is believed to have originated from improperly discarded smoking materials found outside the home. The residence was deemed a total loss.

No injuries were reported.

During the incident, Engine 1 pumped approximately 31,000 gallons of water onto the fire.

Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department would like to thank our neighboring departments for their assistance and mutual aid:

Presque Isle Fire Department
North Lakes Fire & Rescue
Fort Fairfield Fire Rescue
Limestone Vol. Fire Department

We appreciate the assistance and support of all the departments who helped our crews during this incident.

The American Red Cross is also providing assistance to the owner at this time.

09/08/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice 🇺🇸

The Caribou Tech Center Criminal Justice Program is honored to present our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and we invite our community to join us.

📍 Caribou Community School | Bennett Drive, Caribou, Maine
⏰ Climb Times (two options this year): 5:00 AM & 6:00 PM
🕯️ Opening Ceremony: 5:30 PM in the gymnasium

This event is not a fundraiser or a sporting event. It is a time for our community to come together for one purpose: to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives while responding to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

As we climb, we remember the 110 flights of stairs climbed by the first responders at the World Trade Center and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who never made it home.

The event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us as we remember, honor, and never forget. ❤️🤍💙

For more information, please contact Amanda Korhonen at [email protected].

Cold weather is creeping in, and now is a good time for those who burn wood to have their chimneys inspected and cleaned...
09/08/2026

Cold weather is creeping in, and now is a good time for those who burn wood to have their chimneys inspected and cleaned.

A clean, well-maintained chimney not only burns more efficiently, but can also help prevent chimney fires.

Chimney fires are one of our most common fire calls during the winter months. A chimney fire can quickly spread into the walls of your home and become a structure fire.

Please take the time now to keep up with your chimney maintenance, so you can stay warm and enjoy the winter worry-free.

Happy Labor Day to all! We hope you enjoy a safe and happy holiday! 🚒🇺🇸
09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day to all!

We hope you enjoy a safe and happy holiday! 🚒🇺🇸

School isn’t just back in session for the kids, but for the firefighters too! 📚🚒Please join us in wishing Firefighter/EM...
09/02/2026

School isn’t just back in session for the kids, but for the firefighters too! 📚🚒

Please join us in wishing Firefighter/EMT Matt Russell and newly hired Firefighter/EMT Colton Conley good luck as they begin Advanced EMT school today!

This is a big step toward providing an even higher quality of care for our citizens.

Good luck, Matt and Colton! We’re rooting for you! 📚🚑

PRESS RELEASEAt approximately 9:15 p.m. on August 28, 2026, Caribou Fire & Ambulance received a call from the Maine Fore...
08/29/2026

PRESS RELEASE

At approximately 9:15 p.m. on August 28, 2026, Caribou Fire & Ambulance received a call from the Maine Forest Service reporting smoke in the area east of Adams Road in Connor Township. Multiple 911 calls were also received regarding the smoke and fire.

Crews responded in Engine 2 and Truck 7, hauling UTV 8. A Maine Forest Ranger also responded to assist.

The exact location of the fire was difficult to determine, and flames and smoke could be seen from Route 1 in Connor. Crews eventually located an approximately quarter-acre slash pile fire in a gravel pit off Beaulieu Road. The gravel pit was accessible to all responding vehicles.

Crews battled heavy smoke conditions and wind as they worked to suppress the fire. Once on scene, crews began applying water to suppress the fire and soak the surrounding area to prevent the fire from spreading into the nearby forest.

The Maine Forest Service coordinated with the property owner to provide a bulldozer and operator to assist crews with containing the fire and preventing further spread.

After approximately four hours and 6,500 gallons of water, the fire was knocked down and contained to the immediate area, with no spread to the nearby forest.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation by the Maine Forest Service.

We would like to extend our thanks to the Maine Forest Service for their invaluable assistance during the incident. We would also like to thank the bulldozer operator for his excellent work, as well as the good Samaritans who assisted in guiding crews to the gravel pit.

Smoke and smoldering material are expected to remain visible in the area for several days. Crews will continue to monitor the area.

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121 High Street
Caribou, ME
04736

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