Baldwin Maine Fire Department

08/30/2026

Yesterday, members of the Baldwin Fire Department, Sebago Fire Dept, and Limington Fire Department came together for hands-on training focused on SCBA Confidence and MAYDAY Operations utilizing the Maine Fire Service Institute (MFSI) SCBA Smoke Trailer.

The MFSI trailer provides firefighters with the opportunity to work through challenging, realistic scenarios in a controlled, non-life-hazardous environment. Crews practiced navigating restricted spaces, managing SCBA emergencies, maintaining situational awareness, and initiating MAYDAY procedures when conditions deteriorate.

Training like this builds confidence, muscle memory, and proficiency before those skills are needed during an actual emergency.

Train together. Build confidence. Be prepared when it matters most.

A big thank you to Chief Rice of Falmouth, Sebago Fire Dept and Limington Fire Department for joining us, and to MFSI for providing an outstanding training resource for Maine’s firefighters!

08/25/2026

08/23/2026

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE MT. ETNA GRANGE HALL!

The Baldwin Fire Department would like to extend our sincere appreciation to the Mt. Etna Grange Hall for their incredibly generous $30,000 donation toward the purchase of our new UTV.

This donation allowed Baldwin Fire to add a critical piece of equipment to our fleet, significantly improving our ability to respond to emergencies in areas that traditional fire apparatus simply cannot reach.

Our new UTV is equipped with a QTAC Fire/EMS skid unit, giving our firefighters the capability to respond to:

🔥 Woods & brush fires
🚒 Off-road fire suppression operations
🛟 Wilderness and trail rescues
🌲 Incidents throughout Baldwin’s extensive trail and wooded areas

For a small rural fire department, a contribution of this magnitude makes an enormous difference. This UTV isn’t just a new piece of equipment—it’s a resource that will help us reach people faster, bring firefighters and equipment deeper into the woods, and operate more effectively when minutes matter.

The support the Mt. Etna Grange Hall has shown the Baldwin Fire Department and the community we serve is something we are extremely grateful for.

From every member of the Baldwin Fire Department: THANK YOU!

Your generosity has provided our department with a piece of equipment that will serve Baldwin and our surrounding mutual-aid communities for many years to come.

Community supporting community. That’s what makes a small town strong.

— Baldwin Fire Department 🚒

07/17/2026

Today’s fire danger is HIGH. No permits will be issued

07/16/2026

Today’s fire danger is moderate, but due to the high winds, we will not be issuing permits 

07/13/2026

Today, the Baldwin Fire Department is working alongside Lakes Region Fire Apparatus to complete the annual performance testing of our fire apparatus pumps.

Annual pump testing is a critical part of ensuring our apparatus can deliver the required water flow and pressure when responding to emergencies. During testing, each pump is evaluated under a variety of operating conditions to verify it meets the performance standards established by NFPA 1910. This includes checking pump capacity, pressure, relief valve operation, primer performance, and ensuring the entire pumping system is operating safely and reliably.

Routine testing like this helps identify potential issues before they become problems on the fireground, ensuring our firefighters have dependable equipment when lives and property are on the line.

A big thank you to Natures Wilderness RV Lodge for allowing us to use their Pond and Lakes Region Fire Apparatus Inc for their professionalism and expertise in helping us maintain our fleet to the highest standards.

Preventive maintenance and annual testing are just one of the many ways Baldwin Fire Department remains committed to providing the best possible service to our community.

07/12/2026

Baldwin Fire Department crews were kept busy today, responding to two simultaneous mutual aid brush fires.

A crew of three staffed Forestry 1 and responded to Otisfield, where firefighters assisted with a 4-acre woods fire that required a response from multiple area departments as well as the Forest Service Helicopter.

At the same time, a second Baldwin crew staffed Tank 2 and responded to Sebago to assist with another brush fire off Convene Road.

07/11/2026

The Baldwin Fire Department was pleased to host a regional pre-incident planning walkthrough at the Robbins Lumber Mill on Pequawket Trail in Baldwin. Firefighters and officers from Baldwin Fire Department, Standish Fire-EMS, Sebago Fire Dept, Denmark Fire Department, Kezar Falls Fire Department, Cumberland County Regional Communication Center - Maine, and Hollis Fire Rescue participated in the event.

The walkthrough provided responding agencies with the opportunity to become familiar with the facility’s layout, operations, hazards, water supply, access points, and tactical considerations. This collaborative effort is the first of several planned training opportunities designed to strengthen coordination between area departments and Robbins Lumber personnel, ensuring a safer and more effective response should an emergency occur at the facility.

On behalf of the Baldwin Fire Department, I would like to extend a sincere thank you to Jim and the entire Robbins Lumber team for their hospitality and willingness to partner with us. Their commitment to emergency preparedness and firefighter safety is greatly appreciated, and we look forward to continuing this partnership through future training and scenario-based exercises.

Thank you CR Aerial Services for taking drone footage for the exercise!