Biddeford Fire Department

10/15/2026

10/15/2026

Congratulations to Celina, the winner of our coloring contest at St. James School! Deputy Chief Kiesman and Firefighter/Paramedic Jason Crocker gave Celina a ride to school this morning as her prize. Check out her winning art!

10/06/2026

October 4 – 10 is Fire Prevention Week, and this year, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is sharing tips on safe charging. These easy everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires:

🔋 Use the cord and charger that came with your device or ones approved by the manufacturer. Using the wrong charger can damage the battery and increase the risk of fire.
🔋 Charge on a hard, flat surface like a table, desk, or floor. Beds, couches, and pillows can trap heat and block airflow, which can cause a battery to overheat.
🔋 Stop using your device right away if the battery smells strange, is warm to the touch, makes popping noises, changes in shape or color, or if you see smoke. If it is safe, move the device away from anything that can catch fire. A damaged battery can overheat and start a fire.
🔋 Unplug your device when it is fully charged. Leaving it plugged in longer than needed can increase heat and stress on the battery.
🔋 Charge large items like e-bikes, scooters, and power tools outside when possible. Do not block exits when charging. These batteries store more energy, and fires can grow quickly if they fail.

To learn more, visit www.fpw.org.

10/01/2026

We would like to congratulate the following members who will be celebrating their work anniversary with the Biddeford Fire Department during the month of October!

Captain/Medic Andrew Stevenson - 16 years
Lieutenant/Medic Rob Mertz - 16 years
Call Co./Photographer Ralph Goulet - 10 years
Lieutenant/Medic Bree Ross - 9 years
Firefighter/Medic Adam Francis – 5 years
Firefighter/Medic Dalton Marriott – 5 years
Firefighter/Medic Zac Face – 5 years
Firefighter/Medic Nehemiah Chase – 5 years
Firefighter/Medic Ryan Jubb - 3 years
Fire Chief/AEMT Larry Best - 3 years
Firefighter/EMT Richard Hartley - 2 years

Congratulations to all! Thank you for all that you do for the Biddeford Fire Department and Community we serve!

09/09/2026

We would like to congratulate the following members who will be celebrating their work anniversary with the Biddeford Fire Department during the month of September!

Firefighter/Medic Chris Aberle - 18 years
Lieutenant/Medic Bobby Cousins - 7 years
Call Co./Firefighter Raymond Martel - 7 years
Call Co./Firefighter Christopher St. Onge - 7 years
Call Co./Firefighter Samantha Kimball - 7 years
Firefighter/Medic Johnny Wardwell - 4 years
Firefighter/AEMT Peter Clark – 2 years

Congratulations to all! Thank you for all that you do for the Biddeford Fire Department and Community we serve!

08/25/2026

08/15/2026

Biddeford Fire Department had a great time at River Jam Festival today! It’s still going on until 10pm tonight! Lots of great music and many good food trucks!

08/14/2026

HoB staff and volunteers hanging out at Biddeford Fire Department learning CPR and First Aid tonight. One of many ways we’re working to make sure our events are safe and welcoming.

08/14/2026

MEDIA RELEASE:

Prepared by: Larry Best, Fire Chief
Date: August 13, 2026

Incident Type: Ocean Water Rescue
Incident Location: Timber Point and Timber Island
Incident Commander: Derick Ouellette, Captain/Shift Commander

-Initial Dispatch Time: 8:52pm
-First Unit on Scene: Biddeford Car 7 at 9:07pm
-Number of Engines in response: 1
-Number of Ladder trucks in response: 0
-Number of Ambulances in response: 2
-Number of Heavy Rescue Trucks in response: 1
-Number of Marine Units in response: 1
-Number of Firefighters/Personnel: 14
-Biddeford apparatus in response: Biddeford Car 7-Shift Commander; Car 3-Deputy Chief; Special Hazards 34; EMS 10.
-Mutual Aid to Scene: Arundel Ambulance 40; S**o Marine 5; Kennebunkport Engine 33
-Mutual Aid/Station Coverage: None
-Rescues: 2
-Injuries: No injuries.

-General Incident Description:

This evening at approximately 8:52pm the Biddeford Regional Communications Center received a 911 call from two people stuck on a rock near Timber Point and Timber Island. They said they have been cut off from shore by the rising tide and cannot make it back in safely.

An ocean rescue box assignment was dispatched with Biddeford Car 7, Car3, Special Hazards 34, and EMS 10; Arundel Ambulance 40; S**o Marine 5; and Kennebunkport Engine 33. Biddeford Car 7 arrived at the area of Timber Point first at 9:07pm. Contact was made with the two people at 9:22pm. Neither person were injured or in need of medical attention. S**o Marine 5 arrived 15 minutes later and were able to reach the two people with a small inflatable boat that was launched from Marine 5. Both people were brought out to Marine 5 and then taken to shore on the Kennebunkport side of ocean channel.

All the Biddeford Fire and EMS units were tied-up with 4 other EMS incidents at the time the ocean rescue 911 call was received.

Since 8:00am this morning the Biddeford Fire Department has responded to 22 emergency calls:

1. 8:38am EMS Incident- EMS 10 & Medic 16
2. 11:11am EMS Incident- EMS 14
3. 11:57am EMS Incident- EMS 10
4. 12:25pm EMS Incident- EMS 14 & Medic 16
5. 1:09pm EMS MVC Incident- EMS 10 & Engine 22
6. 1:20pm EMS Incident- EMS 14 & Medic 16
7. 3:11pm EMS Incident- EMS 10
8. 3:13pm EMS MVC Incident- EMS 14, SH34, & Car 3
9. 3:59pm EMS Incident- EMS 10 & Car 3
10. 3:59pm EMS Incident- EMS 14
11. 4:08pm EMS MVC Incident- SH 34 & S**o Amb. 3
12. 4:22pm EMS Incident- SH 34 & S**o Amb. 3
13. 6:08pm EMS Incident- EMS 10
14. 7:45pm EMS Incident- EMS 14 & Medic 16
15. 8:11pm EMS Incident- EMS 10
16. 8:33pm EMS Incident- EMS 14 & Medic 16
17. 8:38pm EMS Incident- Car 7 & S**o Amb. 3
18. 8:40pm EMS Incident- Engine 22 & Kennebunkport Amb. 1
19. 8:52pm Ocean Water Rescue- Car 7, SH34, EMS 10, Car 3, Arundel Amb. 40, S**o Marine 5; Kennebunkport Engine 33
20. 8:56pm Fire Alarm Activation- Goodwins Mills Engine 83
21. 10:58pm EMS Incident- EMS 10 & Medic 16
22. 11:24pm EMS Incident- EMS 14

Year to date the Biddeford Fire Department has responded to 3,359 emergency incidents.

08/13/2026

Join our team! The Biddeford Fire Department is now accepting applications for full-time positions. We will be conducting interviews in mid-September to fill a vacancy and establish a hiring list! Visit www.biddefordmaine.org/apply to apply.