Great Cranberry Island Volunteer Fire Department

05/16/2026

05/15/2026

Local volunteers rally with food and water donations after a mill explosion. Join the effort and learn how you can help.

04/24/2026

Did you know that Bar Harbor Fire Department provides and installs car seats to income-eligible Mainers? As the only distribution site for miles around, we want to ensure our youngest community members and neighbors stay safe on the move.

Review the requirements below and call the station to book an appointment (207-288-5533).

For more about this state program, visit: https://www.maine.gov/dps/bhs/safety-programs/child-passenger-safety/car-seat-distribution-locations

PHOTO: Deputy Chief Lennon unboxes the department's latest delivery of state-purchased car seats.

01/22/2026

An arctic front arrives Friday night, bringing a dramatic cooldown and much colder conditions for the weekend with highs near or below freezing and strong winds leading to significant wind chill. Saturday and Sunday will be bitterly cold. Read our press release for details and advice: https://www.maine.gov/mema/news/preparedness-and-awareness-urged-ahead-extreme-cold-temperatures-thu-01222026-1200

01/14/2026

The fire station on Great Cranberry is having gutters installed on the roof today. The workers will be going back-and-forth across the road. Please be a cautious traveling past the firehouse. They should only be there one day. Apologies for any inconvenience.
Thank you.