Harrison Fire & Rescue

Harrison Fire & Rescue Harrison Fire/Rescue Department Not even a century later, times have certainly changed. The department runs 360 calls annually out of a single central station.

The Town of Harrison Volunteer Fire Department was founded in May 1927 after a special town meeting was called and $5,000 was appropriated to buy the town's first fire engine. Harrison's firefighters and EMS personnel are as well-trained and experienced as any "big city" fire department, with the most advanced technology available to better fight fires. Today the Harrison Fire/Rescue Department is

a municipal fire department located in the western foothills of Maine. We serve a population of approx. 2500 year round residents which swells to approx. 5000 during the summer. I house 2 Class “A” engines, a Class “A” pumper/tanker, a small rescue truck and a mini-pumper/brush truck. Our crews run a variety of calls, most being automobile accidents, grass/brush fires, and alarm activations, as well as mutual aid to our surrounding communities. Our EMS is provided by our first responders, with PACE & United ambulance as transporting services. Hello and welcome....from the pride of Harrison, Maine.

(5/23/26) Class day for the day is moderate. Total permits for the day have been limited to 12 due to dry conditions and...
05/23/2026

(5/23/26) Class day for the day is moderate. Total permits for the day have been limited to 12 due to dry conditions and lack of resources on the holiday weekend.

This week (May 17 through May 23, 2026) is National EMS Week. Harrison Fire/Rescue is proud to acknowledge and thank Fir...
05/20/2026

This week (May 17 through May 23, 2026) is National EMS Week. Harrison Fire/Rescue is proud to acknowledge and thank Fire Chief/Paramedic Dana Laplante, Deputy Chief/AEMT James Andrews, Captain/EMT Aaron Haslett, Captain/EMT Michael DiBiase, Firefighter/EMR Paul Guidi, Firefighter/EMR George Watson and Paramedic Colby Robbins for their care, compassion and dedication to the citizens of our town.

(5/20/26) Fire danger is high. No permits will be issued today.
05/20/2026

(5/20/26) Fire danger is high. No permits will be issued today.

Our thoughts and prayers for all of our brothers and sisters fighting the fight in Searsmont. Reports from the scene are...
05/15/2026

Our thoughts and prayers for all of our brothers and sisters fighting the fight in Searsmont. Reports from the scene are not good. Stay strong Searsmont.

All employees at the mill have been accounted for, the co-owner of the mill said. She has not yet said the exact number of people injured or the severity.

(5/9/26) Fire class is moderate for today. Due to gusty wind conditions we have capped the number of permits issued to 1...
05/09/2026

(5/9/26) Fire class is moderate for today. Due to gusty wind conditions we have capped the number of permits issued to 10.

(5/5/26) Fire danger is back to high today, burning will not be allowed.
05/05/2026

(5/5/26) Fire danger is back to high today, burning will not be allowed.

(5-4-26 6pm) The fire department and Sheriff’s office are on scene on an accident near 856 Edes Falls Road. Please avoid...
05/04/2026

(5-4-26 6pm) The fire department and Sheriff’s office are on scene on an accident near 856 Edes Falls Road. Please avoid the area if possible.

Congratulations to Chief Laplante and Capt. DiBiase for successful completing their Fire Instructor 1&2 course.
05/02/2026

Congratulations to Chief Laplante and Capt. DiBiase for successful completing their Fire Instructor 1&2 course.

(5/1/26) Despite the low class day we have decided to shut off access to burn permits due to increasing winds. Thank you...
05/01/2026

(5/1/26) Despite the low class day we have decided to shut off access to burn permits due to increasing winds. Thank you for understanding.

Our Fire/EMS Association is offering a new service to people in need of numbering for their house. The Fire Department a...
04/30/2026

Our Fire/EMS Association is offering a new service to people in need of numbering for their house. The Fire Department and Ambulances can’t find you if you don’t have a house number or we can’t see it from the road. Contact information is listed on the forms.

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34 School Street
Harrison, ME
04040

Telephone

+12075836011

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