Emergency Phone Number: 911
The Massasoit Engine Company proudly serves the residents of the Damariscotta area as well as surrounding towns through mutual aid. The department is made up of 35 active volunteer professionals who are ready to respond to any emergency that the citizens encounter. Our station is located at 27 Massasoit Drive off from the Biscay Road, where we house:
Engine 1- a
2003 Pierce Class A pumper. This unit carries large diameter hose, has class A foam and a whole host of tools needed for a structure fire including SCBA’s, hand tools and metering equipment. Engine 2- a 1985 GMC forestry truck used to fight woods and grass fires. This unit carries portable Indian tanks and other hand tools needed to perform forest fire duties. Engine 3 a 1978 American LaFrance Class A pumper. This unit is primarily used to respond to large fires in town and to all mutual aid calls out of town. This unit is also used as a backup truck in case the primary truck fails. This unit carries SCBA’s as well as hand tools. Ladder 4- a 2003 E-one 100’ Ariel with a pre piped water way. This unit carries a host of ground ladders, portable lighting, SCBA and hand tools. Rescue 5- a 1985 GMC that carries all rescue equipment for vehicle extrication (jaws of life, hydraulic rams, air bags), all of our water rescue gear and a host of hand tools for all emergencies. Tank 1- a 1978 International tank truck that carries 2800 gallons of water for the areas of town that are not protected by the hydrant system.
2005 Surrey education smoke trailer. This unit is used to teach fire prevention at the local school as well and around the county upon request. Car 1- a 2004 Dodge Durango that is used as a command vehicle for all calls. This unit is set up as a mobile command unit and has a small variety of equipment that allows the Chief to respond directly to a scene and set up incident command to keep all emergency works safe.
17 members are fully trained as interior structural fire fighters. 15 members are trained at the operations level Hazardous Material. This allows us to handle just about any emergency that may arise. All members take great pride in being a member of the department and devote a great deal of time into training in order to maintain the residents of Damariscotta the highest level of service that they deserve. For questions about fire safety or if you would like to speak with the Chief, please call 563-8286 X12. Remember to check your smoke detectors regularly and to change the batteries twice a year. Think fire safety at all times!
