Stetson Fire and Rescue

03/06/2024

On March 6th, 2024, at approximately 04:36hours, the Carmel Fire Department was dispatched to 6 Woodland Drive in the town of Carmel for a reported building fire. Upon arrival fire units found a 2 story residence, fully involved. Carmel Fire units with the assistance of mutual aid towns initiated defensive operations and the fire was deemed under control at 05:25hours.
We want to thank our mutual aid partners- Hermon Fire Department, Newburgh Fire & Rescue, Etna Fire Department, and the Levant Fire Department for their assistance. Both the homeowner and their pets made it out of the residence safely, prior to Fire units arriving on scene.
The Carmel Fire Department wants to remind all homeowners to check their smoke alarms monthly to ensure that they are functioning correctly.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the Maine State Fire Marshall’s Office. Any further information pertaining to the investigation of this Fire will be released by the Fire Marshall’s office at a later date.

02/29/2024

Water supply in winter is always fun

09/15/2022

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07/24/2022

Good morning!

Today will be quite warm, with high temperatures reaching into the lower 90s across the Bangor and interior Downeast regions. Across the north, high temperatures will reach into the upper 80s and may touch 90 in spots. Heat index values are in the 90s across Piscataquis and Penobscot counties into the Downeast region. A Heat Advisory has been issued for southern Piscataquis and central to southern Penobscot counties. Stay hydrated and limit strenuous outdoor activities if possible.

Scattered thunderstorms will develop this afternoon across the west, with some storms becoming strong to severe. The Storm Prediction Center has a Slight Risk outlook for the North Woods into northeastern Aroostook county, meaning a level 2 of 5 risk outlook. Any storms that become severe may produce gusty winds, heavy rain, and small hail. Stay weather aware, and remember: when thunder roars, go indoors!

Warm temperatures will persist tonight, with low temperatures only falling into the upper 60s to lower 70s across the area.

For more information and to view your forecast, visit us at weather.gov/car

07/23/2022

Stay cool tomorrow an stay hydrated

A First Alert Day is in effect on Sunday due to heat, humidity and chance for severe thunderstorms. A Heat Advisory is in effect for inland areas. Highs will be in the 90s inland, but it could feel like the upper 90s. An Air Quality Alert is in effect along the coastline.

07/10/2022

ATTENTION ALL OUR FACEBOOK FRIENDS!! We finally have some time to share some information for those that follow us on Facebook!

First we have our runs we have responded to as of July 1st -we have responded to 505 requests for our services, which has kept our crews very busy.
Of those we have handled 397 Medical responses and 108 Fire related responses.
When not responding to incidents we have continued to train and welcome new membership (We will hopefully introduce them soon)
We continue to look for new members to join, no matter what your experience and we offer a variety of paid shifts along with accrued PTO for hours taking shifts!

Some other information to share with our faithful followers- We have had many requests to fill pools, unfortunately we do not provide that service.

We also offer CPR classes in our community, know of anyone interested reach out to us and we will get you or your group scheduled!!

Be safe and if you have interest in joining our team, swing by any Monday night, you will find us there!