Islesboro Department of Public Safety

06/14/2026

The Office of State Fire Marshal is saddened to learn of the passing of 76-year-old Wayne Woodbury on Sunday morning June 14, 2026 at Maine Medical Center in Portland. Searsmont Assistant Fire Chief Wayne Woodbury was among the many firefighters and emergency responders who responded to the May 15, 2026, fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont.

The Office of State Fire Marshal extends its sincere condolences to his family, friends, and the members of the Searsmont Fire Department during this difficult time. The investigation into the Robbins Lumber fire remains ongoing.

06/12/2026

***Reminder***
Grindle Point Parking Regulations

Effective Monday, June 15, 2026, Grindle Point parking regulations will be enforced.

All vehicles parked at Grindle Point must display a valid parking placard.

Parking placards are available at the Islesboro Town Office during regular business hours. For further questions contact the town office 207-734-2253. We do not constantly monitor this page.

Vehicles without a placard are subject to ticketing.

05/28/2026

Training Brief – Multi-Agency MVA Response
Date: Last night, 2026
Location: Island road intersection
Scenario: Vehicle vs. 2 bicyclists, driver fled on foot

Incident Summary
Scene: 2 bicyclists struck at intersection. Driver fled on foot.
Patients:
1. Trapped under vehicle with multiple open fractures – vehicle lift/extrication by Fire.
2. Separated shoulder with suspected closed head injury – assessed in roadway.
Response: Multiple public safety units on scene. Scene stabilized by Fire. Lifeflight required for transport.
Law Enforcement: Driver apprehended. Charged with multiple violations. Bail revoked due to prior assault on EMS provider – remains in custody.

Key Training Takeaways
Extrication: Vehicle lift operations for patient trapped with open fractures.
Trauma Assessment: Rapid triage of closed head injury and orthopedic trauma in roadway environment.
Multi-agency Coordination: Fire, EMS, Law, and Lifeflight integration under dynamic scene conditions.
Fleeing Suspect Protocol: Securing scene while accounting for driver who fled on foot.

Outcome
Scene successfully stabilized. Critical patients extricated and transported. Suspect in custody. Strong reminder of why trained, motivated local responders matter.

Solid work by all crews. This is why we train. Welcome to summer, and stay sharp.
~Fred

Let us not forget our former AZ dispatcher Melissa Burns excellent dispatching and Amy Mulnix and Rebecca Talley for being convincing as patients and pastor Trish for being the concerned sister of a patient💕💕💕

05/27/2026

******Reminder Tonight******

05/25/2026

***PUBLIC NOTICE***

On May 27th, the intersection of Main Road and West Bay Road will be closed to emergency traffic only. Islesboro Public Safety will be conducting a scheduled training exercise in that area.

The closure will be in effect from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.

Fred O. Porter

05/16/2026

05/16/2026

Our hearts and prayers are with the town of Searsmont and the brave responders involved in the fire today.
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05/12/2026

Here we are—your neighbors, your friends, your family.
Some of us have lived here our whole lives, others only a few years, but we all share the same passion: we love emergency medicine, and we love this community we call home.

We know we’re not going to recruit 50 people. But 2 or 3 motivated individuals can change everything for a small town like ours. That’s the truth. We don’t offer big bonuses or flashy benefits. What we do offer is purpose. Impact. The chance to make a real difference in the lives of the people you laugh with, cry with, and yes—gossip with.

This is small‑town America.
We live for the American dream.
We give our time to help anyone who needs us, no matter who they are or what they believe.
We care about keeping our home safe, and we cannot do it without you.

Our service offers multiple opportunities to grow. We’ll teach you to be an EMS driver, an EMT, or even an AEMT. We cover the cost of your schooling—your only job is to bring a big heart and caring hands. You can do this. Truly.

We have a place for you whether you’re just out of high school, in college, working the trades, teaching, stocking shelves, semi‑retired, or fully retired. If you have the heart for service, we have the path.

Our next Emergency Vehicle Operators Course is this fall—a perfect place to start. From there, you can climb the ladder, earn your EMT or AEMT certification, and become part of the now and the future of emergency care in our town.

Your community needs you.
Your neighbors need you.
We have a place waiting for you.

For more information contact us at 207-734-6787, Email: [email protected] or talk to one of our members!