Goodwins Mills Fire-Rescue

05/19/2026

Despite receiving 2.5 inches of rain less than a week ago, wildfires can still happen, and today was a reminder of just that. Forestry 87 and Tanker 84 were dispatched to Lyman for a permitted burn that got a little out of control. They were joined by Service 88 and Ambulance 86, who were already out of the station for training. The fire was quickly contained, and all crews have returned to service. Stay vigilant out there! 🔥

05/15/2026

Goodwin's Mills Assisted Biddeford with an Ambulance, Ladder and a total crew of 5.

05/10/2026

At 6:20 Saturday evening, the Biddeford Regional Communications Center dispatched Goodwin’s Mills Fire-Rescue, along with automatic mutual aid companies, to an automotive repair shop in Lyman for a reported building fire.

Tanker 84 responded with a crew of four firefighters and arrived on scene within six minutes of dispatch. Crews found a fire inside the building, with the owner attempting to extinguish the flames using a garden hose. The fire had extended from the original source and started to burn the structural components of the building itself.

The initially arriving crew, along with responders from Alfred Fire-Rescue and the S**o Deputy Chief, were able to quickly extinguish the fire within minutes, keeping damage to a minimum.

The likely cause of the fire was determined to be a battery that had been left charging for more than 24 hours.

This incident serves as an important reminder to never leave batteries charging unattended or for extended periods of time.

In all 11 members of the Goodwin's Mills fire Rescue responded including the 3 that were on duty. This was the 4th emergency incident of the day.

05/09/2026

On April 25, members of Goodwin’s Mills Fire-Rescue gathered at the Wishing Pond Events Center for our annual awards banquet. During the evening, Chief Martin recognized several individuals for exemplary service during incidents throughout 2025.

We would also like to publicly recognize the recipients of our 2025 annual service awards:

🏆 Captain Richard Varney Junior Firefighter of the Year: Emery Greene
🏆 Chief Donald Lord Leadership Award: Lt. Ian Dufour
🏆 Chief Milton Monroe Firefighter of the Year: Spencer Bathory
🏆 Chief Coyle Meserve Outstanding Service Award: FF/Paramedic Natasha Petit

Additional recognitions included:

🏅 Dayton Selectboard Award – 1,000 Hours of Training: Joshua Petrin
🏅 Lyman Selectboard Award – 1,000 Emergency Incidents: Lt. Joe Ferrante

Years of Service Awards:

⭐ 5 Years of Service: FF Keegan Johnston, FF Carson Estella, Lt. Luke Bibber, FF Wyatt Laprise
⭐ 10 Years of Service: Capt. Jamie Mouzas, Capt. Nicki Tarbell
⭐ 30 Years of Service: Deputy Chief Ben Harris

We would also like to extend our sincere thanks to:

• Kennebunk Fire-Rescue for providing station coverage while our members celebrated together without interruption.
• The Goodwins Mills Firefighters Relief Association for funding our catered meal. For more than 30 years, the department has never used taxpayer funds to pay for our annual banquet.
• The Wishing Pond Events Center and the Letendre family for generously donating the venue.
• All members of Goodwin’s Mills Fire-Rescue for sacrificing nights, weekends, holidays, and time away from family and work to serve our community. Your dedication and commitment do not go unnoticed, and you are all greatly appreciated.

05/04/2026

Due to high winds, burning permits have been restricted for the rest of the day.

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05/03/2026

Today, flags across the country are flying at half-staff as we honor the firefighters who died in the line of duty in 2025. Their sacrifice and service will never be forgotten.

The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Service begins at 10:00 this morning for those who wish to watch and pay their respects. https://weekend.firehero.org/

Here in Goodwin’s Mills, this day is especially meaningful. Our department and community have felt the loss of two dedicated members whose impact is still felt today.

Captain Deb Cole, a South Portland firefighter and active member of Goodwin’s Mills Fire Rescue passed away in 2009 after suffering a fatal stroke while on duty at just 40 years old.

Deputy Chief George Davis passed away in 2012 at his home in Lyman from a heart attack after returning from an incident in Hollis, where he served as Chief. George, had retired from Goodwin's Mills when he took the Chief's job with the Hollis Fire Rescue.

Today, we remember all who made the ultimate sacrifice—and we honor the legacy of those from our own community who gave so much in service to others.

https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/debra-a-cole/
https://www.firehero.org/fallen-firefighter/george-s-davis/
https://weekend.firehero.org/

Every year, the NFFF sponsors the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial Weekend, the official tribute to all firefighters who died in the line of duty.

04/21/2026

Planning to burn some yard debris this season? Please check out these safe burning reminders!

04/21/2026

This week is Wildfire Awareness Week in the State of Maine.

So far this season, our department has responded to a half dozen wildfires. Thanks to a robust 911 system, modern equipment, an adequately staffed station, a dedicated group of on-call (volunteer) firefighters, and strong partnerships with our mutual aid departments, the largest fire we’ve encountered has been limited to just 1.3 acres.

These outcomes are not by chance, they are the result of preparation, teamwork, and a shared commitment to protecting our community.

We hope with the recent rains, and hopefully warming temperatures, things will green up. until then we encourage everyone to remain vigilant, follow local burn regulations, and report any signs fire immediately.

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04/20/2026

Crews are on scene of a Motor Vehicle Crash on Bartlett's Bridge Road in Lyman (Rt. 202/Rt. 5). Roads are icy, so please use caution this morning. No injuries reported.

04/18/2026

**Woods/Wildland Fire**

At 2:45pm today, Goodwins Mills and Alfred FD were called to Town Line Trl in Lyman (off Middle Rd) for a reported woods fire. Alfred Deputy Chief Clarke arrived on scene first, reporting a 100x100 area burning with moderate spread due to winds, and requested the "All Hands" assignment. This brought in crews from Sanford and Kennebunk to assist. The fire was contained to 1 acre. There were no injuries sustained during the incident.

Goodwins Mills responded with Forestry 87, Tanker 84, Chief 8-1, Chief 8-3, and a total of 14 personnel. Thank you to our dedicated staff and strong mutual aid response for a quick containment of the fire.

Crews were cleaned up and back in service around 5:30pm. The fire investigation was referred to Maine Forest Service.