Castine Fire Rescue Department

05/27/2026

Hearty congratulations to CFRD LT William Sherrill, recently graduated from MMA, who took his oath and was sworn in as a Maine State Trooper cadet yesterday in Augusta.

CONGRATULATIONS WILL! We are all so proud of you!

05/25/2026

One Ticket, One Price. MULTIPLE Unbelievable Prizes.

Multiple Chances To Win With the Same Ticket.

On Friday May 15th, the fire and explosion at the Robbins Mill changed the face of the fire service in Waldo County forever.

The repercussions of the loss of Morrill Firefighter Andrew Cross, along with the injuries sustained by members of the Searsmont Fire Dept, Searsmont EMS, Belmont Fire, Montville Fire, Lincolnville Fire and Appleton Fire Departments will be felt for years to come.

We have put together a fundraiser to benefit these firefighters and their families who have been affected. 100% of the proceeds will benefit the Brothers & Sisters from the Searsmont Mill Fire & Explosion, we will be making the donations to one of the established funds.

Our vendor friends have come through with amazing donations including: a leather fire helmet courtesy of Bergeron Protective Clothing; a composite helmet courtesy of Fire Tech & Safety; a Piglet tool from THE PIG - Forcible Entry Tool; a Lock X-Traction Tool, FSV Hook and Halligan Style Forcible Entry tool all from Council Tool; a Phenix TL2 leather helmet from Granite State Fire Helmets llc; a custom leather radio strap from Campfire Leather; custom leather goods from 190 Leatherworks, LLC; two different rechargeable hand lights courtesy of the Brand Company Inc; a prize pack from Taylor's Tins; a prize pack from the Notorious Fire Co; a set of custom co****le boards from 1st-in Grafix; a custom hand-painted helmet front from Custom Helmet Shields; a custom helmet front from the The Hose Shop Custom Handmade “Boston” style Helmet Shields; a prize pack from National Fire Radio; a RAM Monitor and stacked tips from Elkhart Brass; and swag packs from the New England FOOLS including a conference pass to the 2027 Northeastern Fire Summit in Wells Maine in March of 2027. More prizes to follow!

Tickets are $75/ea, with a total of 250 tickets being sold. Winners will be drawn when all tickets are sold, and each ticket is eligible to win more than once. Venmo is , PayPal is [email protected]. Please put your phone or email in the comments when you purchase.

So, to recap. One TREMENDOUS cause. $75 per chance. Multiple Chances To Win. Three Fire Helmets. Tools Galore. A Buncha Custom Leather Goods. Swag Packs for Days. Co****le. Helmet Fronts. Nozzles and Monitors. All the while Doing the Right Thing!

05/25/2026

05/15/2026

: One firefighter is dead and many others have been injured in a fire at Robbins Lumber in Searsmont Friday, according to officials.

05/08/2026

05/08/2026

Water Rescue Program
Shapleigh, Maine
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05/08/2026

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Featuring more than a century of historic fire and emergency apparatus from the museum’s collection, this event offers visitors an up-close look at the equipment, innovation, and dedication behind emergency response. Enjoy exciting demonstrations and meet the organizations, professionals, and companies supporting public safety across the Midcoast.

Featured participants include Squad 51 Truck, Knox County EMA, Owls Head Fire Department, Thomaston Fire Department, Penobscot Island Air, Penbay Amateur Radio Club (ARES/RACES), Curtis Bramhall’s Vintage Emergency Vehicle Lights collection, and more.

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