Chelsea Maine Fire Department

05/16/2026

Today, fire departments across Maine are mourning the tragic loss of a firefighter who made the ultimate sacrifice while in the line of duty at the Robbins Lumber Mill fire yesterday.

We at Chelsea Fire, have provided support by positioning members at the Medical Examiner's Office to maintain EOW duties. We will continue our support with assisting the es**rt of the fallen firefighter back home to Belfast.

We ask everyone to keep those who have been affected by this tragedy in your thoughts and prayers, especially the families and loved ones of the firefighters in the hospital and still on the fireground. There are no words that can ever ease the pain of such a loss being felt by our brothers, sisters, and the families and friends in the fire service. This began as a routine fire call and turned into a devastating heartbreak.

We will never forget the outstanding courage, dedication, and selfless service shown by this firefighter and those beside them on the fireground. Rest easy, We will take it from here.

05/14/2026

Last night members from both Chelsea and Togus got together to practice cycling water. This was a great opportunity for members to practice drafting and learning different methods water can be moved on a scene as well as working with mutual aid.

A big thank you to Togus for letting us come over and utilize part of their campus!

05/12/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with Maine Game Warden Pilot Joshua Tibbetts, his family, and the Maine Game Warden Service. We extend our deepest condolences to their families and friends during this incredibly difficult time.

05/01/2026

Wednesday night members participated in spring cleaning at the department. Each truck compartment was emptied, cleaned and put back together, even the cabs!

Not only does continuous cleaning help keep our trucks and equipment lasting longer, but allows us to keep compartments organized for members to efficiently grab any needed equipment for calls.

Thank you to all of the members who came out and helped!

04/28/2026

Chelsea Maine Fire Department units assisted our neighbors in Augusta Maine Fire-Rescue with a fire on Churchill Rd. Call time 9:23 units cleared by 16:30 and returned to town. Tank 2 & 6 moved nearly 60,000 gallons of water for the fire.

04/01/2026

It has been brought to our attention at the town link for burning permits is not link to the state site. It’s being looked into. At this time please use state site for burning permit. https://apps1.web.maine.gov/burnpermit/public/index.html 

Questions about this service? Try reading our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Maine Forest Service at (800) 750-9777. For more information on the Maine Forest Service or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, please visit our websites. See our website policies.

03/14/2026

US COAST GUARD UPDATE
Current status of Kennebec River ice breakers and potential for ice jams?

03/12/2026

Some information on the open burning rules from the Maine Forest Service

03/11/2026

Reminder it’s that time of the year again for burn permits! With the snow pack going away and warmer drier days ahead we encourage everything that is opening burning to please take a few minutes and fill out the online permit! Here is the link for burn permits online

Questions about this service? Try reading our Frequently Asked Questions, or contact the Maine Forest Service at (800) 750-9777. For more information on the Maine Forest Service or the Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry, please visit our websites. See our website policies.