Saco Fire Department Call Division

05/25/2026

Today we reflect, remember and honor all those who served this country by giving the ultimate sacrifice.

05/16/2026

Today at 9!

FINAL REMINDER! S**o Fire Department Open House is this Saturday, May 16, from 9:00 AM to noon. Will you join us?

When you arrive, pick up this year's “passport” to complete by visiting different areas of the station. Anyone who completes their passport will receive some fun prizes, like stickers, slap bracelets, and mini first aid kits, and will also be entered into a raffle for a one-of-a-kind experience: a ride in the fire truck during the 2026 S**o Main Street Parade of Lights!

During the open house, you can tour the station and talk with:

• Our Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Providers, who are ready to answer questions about their work in the community
• S**o Police Department’s Community Engagement Specialist, with information on local support services and S**o’s CodeRED emergency alert system
• American Red Cross staff, sharing guidance on home safety and emergency preparedness
• The S**o Fire Department Call Division, with insights on local volunteer opportunities
• AAA, offering a distracted driving experience with virtual reality goggles and a simulation tool
• York County Emergency Management Agency, highlighting their Community Emergency Response Team
• The Michael T. Goulet Foundation, with free bicycle helmet fittings

We'll see you at Central Station (271 North Street) on Saturday morning!

05/12/2026

Our thoughts are with the members of the Warden Service on the loss of one of their own today.

We are heartbroken to share that a Maine Game Warden died this morning following a plane crash in Avon, near Schoolhouse Pond. The crash occurred at approximately 11:00 a.m.

This is a devastating loss for the Maine Warden Service, our Department, and the people of Maine. Our thoughts are with the family, loved ones, colleagues, and all those impacted by this tragedy.

We will share additional information as it becomes available.

05/11/2026

Training tonight consisted of a basic overview of Hazmat Operations and Decon.

05/04/2026

This International Firefighters Day, we would like to take a moment to recognize S**o’s incredible Firefighters and Emergency Medical Service Providers!

They quickly respond to emergency situations, big and small. Whether battling flames, providing lifesaving medical care, or assisting families through emergencies, they do it all with unwavering professionalism and compassion, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

We are so grateful for this team of first responders here in S**o who have chosen public service focused on protecting the S**o community.

If you’d like to meet S**o’s Firefighters and EMS Providers, there’s no better time than S**o FD’s Open House on Saturday, May 16, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM. The department will welcome the public to explore Central Station, take part in demonstrations and ask questions about the work they do.

Learn more and RSVP by following our link in the comments.

05/01/2026

⚠️ Traffic Alert ⚠️

UPDATE (May 1, 1:18 PM):
S**o Police Department has published a press release on the crash: https://www.facebook.com/S**oPD/posts/pfbid02Yv77SKLsanTbgnJPV7ombQw4BVytE3XKNg2oTEkxzKxmfV5VSEZpnAqDEx1uCHXil

UPDATE (May 1, 11:15 AM):
Route 1 has reopened to all traffic.

TRAFFIC ADVISORY
US Route 1 in S**o is closed to all traffic between Spring Hill Road and Cascade Road due to a motor vehicle crash. The closure is expected to last for several hours. Please avoid the area and seek an alternate route.

We will update this posting when the road has re-opened.

Edit (5/1/26 at 7:53 AM): Please be wary of links in the comments, as these types of posts are common targets for scammers claiming to have links to video footage of an accident or scene. We will monitor and remove these comments throughout the day.

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to the one who truly keeps our department running Malaika! Thank you for everything you do for all of us daily.

On this Administrative Professionals Day, we’re recognizing the individuals who do the critical work of connecting City departments with community members!

S**o’s administrative professionals hold various titles, but one constant is that they are there when you need them. They keep things running smoothly behind the scenes and they can answer nearly any question you may have about their department.

You might recognize these team members who are always willing to help however they can:

• MICHELLE BEASLEY, Executive Assistant – Administration
• WILL RANKIN, Program Coordinator –Code Enforcement
• CLAIRE WYMAN, Administrative Assistant – Code Enforcement
• MALAIKA PICARD, Executive Assistant – Fire Department
• AMANDA MORONG, Administrative Assistant – Parks & Recreation (S**o Parks & Recreation Department)
• LAUREN SCHUYLER-GIDDINGS, Customer Service Representative –Parks & Recreation
• LISA HARMON, Planning Compliance Manager – Planning
• AMY SINCLAIR, Senior Administrative Assistant – Police Department (S**o Police Department)
• BROOKE BENNETT, Office Manager – Public Works
• NICOLE TARRING, Senior Administrative Assistant– Public Works
• JACQUELINE MCDONOUGH, Office and Finance Manager – Water Resource Recovery

Please join us in thanking this group of City staff for their ongoing work!

04/13/2026

Thanks to the team in the dispatch center for all they do!

It’s National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and we’re recognizing the team that works 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to keep S**o’s residents and visitors safe.

This annual recognition week celebrates the critical work of dispatchers across the country. We’re thankful for our dedicated and compassionate Emergency Communications Specialists, who S**o’s fire and police personnel rely on to provide timely and appropriate responses in emergency situations.

S**o’s group of eight emergency telecommunications professionals represent more than 50 years of combined service to our community. They show up every day, providing vital and compassionate assistance to all who call.

From March 2025 to March 2026, our team responded to 24,431 calls for service, an average of 67 calls per day!

Please join us in thanking these incredible individuals for their ongoing service to our community, fulfilling the challenging role of connecting those in critical need with our police, fire, and EMS personnel.

04/11/2026

Capt. Michael Goulet (Ret.) and Lt. Michelle Croteau Martel (with Piper) experiencing Washington DC and the national memorials with Honor Flight Maine.

01/17/2026

The City of S**o has issued a citywide snow emergency parking ban starting at 7:00 PM on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026, until 7:00 AM on Monday, Jan. 19, 2026.

Please do not park on any city street during this time. Any vehicle parked on a public roadway is subject to ticket, tow, and storage fees at the owner's expense, with alternate timing for specific downtown areas only.

Downtown Parking Ban Rules: The following specific downtown areas are exempt from Snow Emergency Parking Bans from 7:00 AM to midnight — Main Street between Cutts Avenue and Gooch Street, as well as Cutts Avenue, Thornton Avenue, Pleasant Street, Storer Street, and Water Street between Main Street and Elm Street ONLY. This allows residents and visitors to access downtown businesses if they remain open during a storm.

For a map and list of public parking options available for S**o residents during snow parking bans, visit our website: www.sacomaine.org/parkingban

While you're there, sign up for e-mail alerts to be notified directly next time a parking ban is issued!

The S**o Transfer Station is closed Sunday and Monday as normally scheduled.

Trash collection is unaffected at the time of this posting. Visit sacomaine.org/trashandrecycling and enter your address into the Casella web app to check for any changes to trash and recycling pickup. You can also call Casella at 888-485-1469.