Glenburn Fire Department

02/24/2026

🌊 Pushaw Lake Update
The Glenburn Fire Department, in coordination with the Maine Department of Environmental Protection, is aware of an oil spill on Pushaw Lake near Lakeside Landing.
The department first became aware of the incident through social media. Maine DEP has performed a site evaluation of the spill.
Environmental spills can be complex, particularly during winter conditions with freezing temperatures, ice, and snowfall.
Pushaw Lake is an important natural resource for our community. Incidents like this serve as a reminder that early notification of spills or environmental concerns helps support timely response efforts and protection of:
• Water quality
• Wildlife and shoreline
• Recreational access
⚠️ If you observe a spill or environmental hazard, please report it promptly.
🚒 The Glenburn Fire Department is staffed 24/7
📞 207-942-6118 (Non-Emergency Line)
🚨 Dial 911 for emergencies
Thank you for your continued support and partnership in protecting our community and environment.
— Glenburn Fire Department

01/22/2026

🚒❄️ Cold Weather Advisory ❄️🚑
Glenburn Fire & EMS is monitoring dangerously cold temperatures and extreme wind chills expected over the next several days.

• Limit time outdoors and dress in layers
• Watch for signs of hypothermia (confusion, shivering, slurred speech)
• Check on neighbors and bring pets indoors
• Use heating sources safely—never run generators or grills indoors and ensure CO detectors are working

Cold + wind can become life-threatening quickly.
🚨 In an emergency, call 911.

01/21/2026

🚑 Glenburn Ambulance 229 is officially in service!
As of January 1, 2026, Glenburn Ambulance Unit 229 is placed in service 24/7/365 and staffed at the Paramedic level. What a great way to start the new year!
Did you know the Glenburn Fire Department is now a Paramedic-level transporting ambulance service? Over the past several years, our focus has been on delivering exceptional care as quickly as possible to our community.
This milestone was achieved through a unique staffing model, hiring four full-time Firefighter/Paramedics who are paired with per-diem providers to create two-person teams. This approach ensures advanced care for our residents while supporting hands-on training and professional growth for our per-diem staff.
If you have questions about the services we provide, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the Glenburn Fire Department.
🎉 Thank you for your continued support!

12/04/2025

The American Red Cross is offering free Smoke Alarm Installation!
Fill out your request at:
redcross.org/endhomefiresnne
or call 1 (800) 464-6692, option 4

12/03/2025

We are still looking to fill a few more slots!! Use the link below or scan the QR code to reserve your spot today!

Join us in saving lives! The Glenburn Fire Department is partnering with the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive on December 11 from 12-5 p.m. at the Glenburn Municipal Building.
Every donation can help up to three patients in need — and there’s no easier way to make a lifesaving impact!
💪 All donors receive a chance to win great prizes: 100 gal of oil/propane, UMaine hockey tickets, gift cards, Yeti Cooler, and much more!
Let’s come together as a community and fill the blood banks before the next emergency.
Be a hero. Donate blood. Save a life.
👉 Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results...

10/23/2025

Join us in saving lives! The Glenburn Fire Department is partnering with the American Red Cross for a Community Blood Drive on December 11 from 12-5 p.m. at the Glenburn Municipal Building.

Every donation can help up to three patients in need — and there’s no easier way to make a lifesaving impact!

💪 All donors receive a chance to win great prizes: 100 gal of oil/propane, UMaine hockey tickets, gift cards, Yeti Cooler, and much more!

Let’s come together as a community and fill the blood banks before the next emergency.
Be a hero. Donate blood. Save a life.

👉 Sign up here: https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=GlenburnME

09/11/2025

🇺🇸 Remembering September 11, 2001 🇺🇸

Today, we pause to honor and remember the lives lost on September 11, 2001.
343 firefighters, 60 law enforcement officers, 8 paramedics, and thousands of innocent civilians never made it home that day. Their courage, sacrifice, and resilience will never be forgotten.

For the fire service, 9/11 is a reminder of why we put on this uniform — to serve, protect, and answer the call, no matter the risk. We stand proud in their memory and carry forward their legacy of bravery and selflessness.

We ask our community to take a moment today to reflect, remember, and unite. May we never forget

06/09/2025

Sheriff's Office investigates Glenburn Shooting.

On Monday, June 9, 2025, at approximately 3:30 PM, the Penobscot Regional Communications Center received reports of a disorderly incident occurring on McCarty Road in Glenburn. Subsequent investigation revealed that one individual had sustained a gunshot wound, while another person suffered minor injuries during the incident. The suspect involved in the shooting fled the scene.

In response, the Sheriff’s Office deployed appropriate resources to secure two separate locations connected to the incident. Initial assessments indicated that the suspect was known and that this was likely an isolated event involving familiar parties.

An expanded search for the individual is ongoing, and resources have been deployed to assist with that search.
Portions of the McCarty Road will be blocked off for some time, and motorists are asked to use caution on Route 15 near McCarty in Glenburn, as many law enforcement units are in the area.
Specific information will be released when appropriate.

04/30/2025

The fire danger today is Very High for our area. NO open burning is permitted.

04/20/2025

🌬🔥Late Morning Update🌬🔥

Tree Damage w/ Power Outages & High/Very High Fire Danger

🔥Red Flag Warning for Eastern Penobscot Bay Coastal areas in western Hancock County till 6PM EDT.

Warning text here: https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MEZ016&warncounty=MEC009&firewxzone=MEZ114&local_place1=Fletchers%20Landing%20ME&product1=Red+Flag+Warning&lat=44.6056&lon=-68.3933

🔥Special Weather Statement for Elevated Fire Danger for the Greater Bangor Area (Southern Penobscot County) and all of Downeast Maine. A very dry air mass over the area and strong gusty northwest winds will combine with dead and dry fuels such as grass, leaves, and twigs to create the potential for uncontrolled fire spread across the Greater Bangor Region and Downeast Maine today. This afternoon, relative humidities will decrease to low levels between 25 to 30 percent. At the same time, winds between 15 to 25 mph with frequent gusts up to 50 mph will continue to dry fuels and increase fire spread potential. Wind gusts are expected to diminish later this evening with increasing relative humidity values.

Text: https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MEZ016&warncounty=MEC009&firewxzone=MEZ114&local_place1=Fletchers%20Landing%20ME&product1=Special+Weather+Statement&lat=44.6056&lon=-68.3933

🌬Wind Advisory continues for all of Eastern & Northern Maine through 6PM this evening. NW winds 15-30mph with gusts up to 55mph. These winds are causing isolated to scattered power outages with several reports of trees down. Grounds are softening with the thawing frost so we expect some tree damage.

Winds will relax this evening as the sun goes down.

Latest forecast: www.weather.gov/car

04/12/2025

A quick response by our members prevented further damage. Thank you to our mutual aid departments who were requested.

Ranger Burr responded alongside Glenburn Fire Department to a reported grassfire on the Lakeview Road on April 7th. Members of the fire department promptly contained the fire to approximately 0.2 acres and prevented a structure from becoming fully involved.