Washington Fire Department

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Come join us any Monday night after 6:30 to become part of our family.

The Washington Department has 12 members. The fire station, located at 42 Old Union Road, houses the department and six pieces of apparatus; two front-line pumpers, two tankers, an air/light/equipment truck, and a former military truck used in grass and woods fires. The department is a member of the Knox County Mutual Aid Association in which the 17 member towns may be called to support each othe

r with equipment and personnel in cases of emergency. We train and work most closely with Union, Somerville, Liberty, and Jefferson fire departments which provide mutual aid for major fires. Business Meetings are held on the second Monday of each month at 7:00 pm. Drills are conducted on the third and fourth Mondays of each month at 6:30 pm, and by special announcement. Active members are required to attend 50% of all training sessions, both by law and for their own safety. We are always seeking new members. Outdoor Fires

All outdoor fires regardless of size require a written burning permit on their person. Fires for cooking, warming, burning brush, grass, debris or incinerators fall into this category. Permits are issued free of charge by the Town Fire Warden or Deputy Warden. For information on burning or to obtain a burning permit call the following people:

Donald B. Grinnell, Town Fire Warden, 845-2226
Ken Boisse, Deputy Fire Warden, 845-2525

Burning is permitted at the following times with a written permit (dependent on wind conditions):

After 5:00 pm unless it is raining or there is snow covered ground. All burning permits are issued the day of the burn and are dependent upon the wind and weather conditions, time of day, length of burn, materials being burned, the number of fire permits issued for that day, and the number of personnel available in town.

If you don’t know what to do for supper tonight come on down and support Washington’s school. I Don’t forget your wallet...
04/11/2026

If you don’t know what to do for supper tonight come on down and support Washington’s school. I Don’t forget your wallet for all the delicious desserts.

04/07/2026
02/28/2026

On 2/25/26 Washington Fire Department and other mutual aid fire departments responded to a structure fire on Augusta Road in Washington. We were toned out for an active fire to a garage. As first responders on scene, the fire had already spread to the backside of the house from the garage. We are happy to report that the house was spared due to fast response from responders. Given the snowstorm that day, and slippery road conditions, this couldn’t have been possible without quick response from our volunteer department members and assistance from Union, Appleton, Liberty, Jefferson, and Somerville Fire Departments. This is the second structure fire in town this year, and in each instance we’ve had amazing respone and have been able saved both houses. Thats a big WIN! Thank you to everyone involved! We could not do this without you! Regards, JaColby Leavitt Fire Chief

Please come down to the Washington Fire Department on Saturday June 4th and enjoy a dinner and auction with us, sponsore...
05/09/2022

Please come down to the Washington Fire Department on Saturday June 4th and enjoy a dinner and auction with us, sponsored by the Washington Fire Department auxiliary.

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Washington Fire Department

05/22/2019

Please come down to the Washington Fire Department Saturday June, 8th and enjoy a dinner and auction with us, sponsored by the Washington Fire Department auxiliary.

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Washington Fire Department

12/11/2018

At 12:21am on 9/12 members of Washington Fire Department were dispatched to a mutual aid call in Warren requesting a tanker for a chicken barn fire. Our Chief and Tanker 1 provided support for the fire and returned to quarters at approximately 4:46am.

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Washington Fire Department

09/04/2018

At 10:07pm on 8/31 members of Washington Fire Department were requested to stand by at our station to cover Liberty Fire Department while they were fighting a structure fire. Six members maintained equipment, brainstormed training ideas and kept each other company until we were released at approximately 1am.

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Washington Fire Department

08/14/2018

At 1:28pm on 8/14 members of Washington Fire Department were dispatched to Rockland Road for a two vehicle accident. Traffic control was performed while the patients were evaluated. All units returned to quarters at approximately 2:21pm.

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Washington Fire Department

08/13/2018

At 6:12pm on 8/11 members of Washington Fire Department were dispatched to Route 17 near Calderwood Ext. for a single vehicle accident. Traffic control was performed while the victim was evaluated and the vehicle was removed. All units returned to quarters at approximately 6:54pm.

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Washington Fire Department

08/06/2018

At 4:12am on 7/28 members of Washington Fire Department were dispatched to Vanner Road for a report of power lines down across the roadway. Units performed traffic control while waiting for CMP. All units returned to quarters at approximately 5:42am.

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Washington Fire Department

08/06/2018

At 3:54pm on 7/24 members of Washington Fire Department were dispatched to McDowell Road for a report of a tree limb in a power line. Units waited for CMP to clear the hazard and returned to quarters at approximately 4:52pm.

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Washington Fire Department

08/06/2018

At 5:20pm on 7/21 members of Washington Fire Department were dispatched to our station to provide coverage for Liberty Fire Department. Many units in Waldo County were involved in a large structure fire at the time. We checked gear and remained ready until released at approximately 9:39pm.

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Washington Fire Department

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42 Old Union Road
Washington, ME
04574

Telephone

+12078452245

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