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Ogunquit Fire Department We proudly protect 1500 residents and thousands of visitors in our beautiful place by the sea.

COMMAND STAFF

Chief Russell Osgood, FF2 / Paramedic
Deputy Chief Gus Dunham, FF2 /EMT-B

CAREER STAFF

A Shift - Captain David Moore, FF2 / Advanced EMT
Jessica Christian, FF2 / Paramedic

B Shift - Captain Scott Bourque, FF2 / Advanced EMT
Chris Mooney, FF2 / Paramedic

C Shift - Captain Shannon Bridges, FF2 / Advanced EMT
Nathanael Pierce, FF2 / Paramedic

D Shift - Captain Bob Bernard, FF2 / Paramedic
Branden Walker, FF2 / Paramedic

OU'RE INVITED! JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF SERVICE!Ogunquit Fire Department's 125th Anniversary Open HouseFor 1...
10/22/2026

OU'RE INVITED! JOIN US AS WE CELEBRATE 125 YEARS OF SERVICE!

Ogunquit Fire Department's 125th Anniversary Open House

For 125 years, the Ogunquit Fire Department has proudly served our community, answering the call when our neighbors need us most. Now, we'd like to invite YOU to help us celebrate this incredible milestone!

This Saturday, October 24, 2026
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Ogunquit Fire Department

As part of this year's OgunquitFest celebration, we're opening our doors and inviting residents, visitors, families, and friends to spend the day with us!

Here's some of what we have planned:

Fire station tours and a chance to explore our fire trucks
Historic photographs, memorabilia, and stories from 125 years of service
Children's firefighter obstacle course
Hands-only CPR demonstrations
Fun activities for kids of all ages
Food, refreshments, and anniversary merchandise
A chance to meet the firefighters and lifeguards who serve our community

We'll also be displaying the artwork from our 125th Anniversary Student Poster Contest, showcasing the creativity of local elementary school students!

This celebration is about more than fire trucks and equipment. It's about the generations of people who have made the Ogunquit Fire Department what it is today.

Whether you've lived in Ogunquit your entire life, spent summers here with your family, served as a firefighter, or simply love our beautiful seaside community, we hope you'll join us.

We especially encourage our former members, retirees, and their families to stop by, reconnect, share a few stories, and help us celebrate the proud history of this department.

❤️ For 125 years, you've welcomed us into your homes when you needed help. On October 24, we're inviting you into ours!

As we celebrate, we've spent time looking back at historic fires, old fire apparatus, buildings, and the many changes ou...
10/20/2026

As we celebrate, we've spent time looking back at historic fires, old fire apparatus, buildings, and the many changes our department and community have experienced over the years. But there's one thing that has remained constant throughout our history: the people who make up the Ogunquit Fire Department.

Since 1901, generations of dedicated men and women have answered the call to serve this community. Some served for a few years, while others dedicated decades of their lives to protecting their neighbors. Many followed in the footsteps of their fathers, grandfathers, family members, and friends, carrying on a tradition of service that has lasted for generations.

In the early days, our department was made up entirely of volunteers. These were ordinary people doing extraordinary things. They were local business owners, tradespeople, fishermen, hotel workers, and neighbors who left their jobs, homes, and families when the fire bell rang. They didn't serve for recognition or a paycheck. They served because Ogunquit was their home, and helping their neighbors was simply what you did.

Over the years, the department has evolved from an all-volunteer organization into a combination department with career firefighters and dedicated call members. Our responsibilities have grown tremendously, from fighting fires to providing emergency medical services, technical rescue, ocean rescue, fire prevention, and so much more.

But even with all those changes, the heart of this department has never been the fire trucks, the equipment, or the station. It's always been the people.

It's the firefighter who leaves a family dinner to answer a call. The crew that responds in the middle of the night. The members who spend countless hours training, maintaining equipment, and preparing for emergencies that may never happen. It's the lifeguards who watch over our beaches, the retired members who helped build the department we have today, and the families who have supported our members through the years.

It's also the friendships, traditions, laughter, and camaraderie that make a fire department more than just a workplace. For many, it's a second family.

Throughout our 125-year history, thousands of calls have been answered, countless people have been helped, and generations of firefighters have worn the Ogunquit Fire Department name with pride.

Some of those members are still with us today. Others have retired, moved on, or passed away. But each has left a mark on our department and helped shape the organization we are today.

Our 125th anniversary isn't just a celebration of a fire department. It's a celebration of 125 years of people helping people.

To everyone who has ever worn the Ogunquit Fire Department uniform, volunteered their time, supported our members, or helped make this department what it is today, thank you. You are our history, our tradition, and our future.

We'd love to hear from you! Were you or a family member part of the Ogunquit Fire Department? Do you have old photographs, stories, or memories of the people who served? Please share them with us as we celebrate the generations who have made our department special.

A Look Back at the Fun and Traditions of Ogunquit's Summers PastAs the Ogunquit Fire Department celebrates 125 years of ...
10/18/2026

A Look Back at the Fun and Traditions of Ogunquit's Summers Past

As the Ogunquit Fire Department celebrates 125 years of service (1901–2026), we're taking a trip down memory lane, remembering not only the fires and emergencies that shaped our department but also the people, places, and traditions that made Ogunquit such a special community.

Long before social media, smartphones, and today's summer attractions, Ogunquit was already a popular seaside destination. Among the memories of summers gone by is the Miss Ogunquit Contest, a reminder of a very different era in our town's history.

Beauty contests were once a familiar part of America's seaside culture, bringing together summer visitors, local residents, and vacationing families for a little friendly competition and entertainment.

It's fun to imagine Ogunquit Beach during those earlier summers, with colorful beach umbrellas, classic bathing suits, and generations of families enjoying the sand and surf. While fashions and traditions have certainly changed, the beauty of our coastline and the memories made here have remained remarkably timeless.

For 125 years, the Ogunquit Fire Department has been part of this community, watching our little seaside village grow and change into the destination we know today.

Now we need your help bringing this piece of Ogunquit history back to life!

Do you remember the Miss Ogunquit Contest?

Does your family have photographs, newspaper clippings, or stories from the event?

Perhaps you know someone who participated or even wore the crown!

We'd love to hear your memories and learn more about this unique chapter of Ogunquit's summer history. Share your stories in the comments and help us preserve the traditions of our beautiful place by the sea.

There's a little frost on the pumpkin this morning! The summer crowds are home, there's parking in Perkins Cove, and it'...
10/18/2026

There's a little frost on the pumpkin this morning! The summer crowds are home, there's parking in Perkins Cove, and it's time to crank up the heat. But before you crank up the heat for the season, give your home a quick checkup:

Have your heating system and chimney checked. Your furnace took the summer off, so it's due for a physical.

Keep anything that can burn at least 3 feet from heat sources. Give your space heater the same room you'd give a tourist on the Marginal Way.

Plug space heaters directly into the wall and turn them off when you leave the room or go to bed.

Test your smoke and CO alarms. Better a beep from the test button than one at 3 a.m.

Stay warm, stay safe, and save the excitement for the first snowfall of the season.

On the evening of April 28, 2015, just as Ogunquit was preparing for another busy summer season, a devastating fire brok...
10/17/2026

On the evening of April 28, 2015, just as Ogunquit was preparing for another busy summer season, a devastating fire broke out at the historic Blue Water Inn on Beach Street, near Ogunquit's Main Beach.

Shortly after 6:30 p.m., firefighters were dispatched to reports of a building fire. What followed was a challenging firefighting operation that would bring together firefighters from across the region.

Fueled by strong coastal winds, the fire spread rapidly through the Blue Water Inn and into the neighboring Huckleberry's Restaurant, with additional damage to the Norseman Resort. The Blue Water Inn, a longtime landmark that had welcomed visitors for decades, was a total loss.

Firefighters faced significant challenges that evening. Despite the obstacles, firefighters from Ogunquit and surrounding communities worked together to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading farther. Crews battled the blaze for hours, remaining on scene well into the night to extinguish hotspots.

The loss of the Blue Water Inn and Huckleberry's was felt throughout Ogunquit. These weren't simply buildings; they were familiar landmarks where generations of residents and visitors had gathered, shared meals, and created memories.

Do you remember the Blue Water Inn or the fire in 2015? We'd love to hear your memories or see photographs you may have of this historic Ogunquit landmark.

In May 1982, a major fire broke out in the village at approximately 2:20 p.m. Flames spread from building to building al...
10/15/2026

In May 1982, a major fire broke out in the village at approximately 2:20 p.m. Flames spread from building to building along the east side of Route 1. Nine shops, a hotel, and a gas station were badly damaged or destroyed.

An eyewitness described the smoke moving into town as “an evil fog.” Residents acted quickly to remove belongings and merchandise from threatened buildings. Firefighters from Ogunquit and five surrounding communities joined together to bring the fire under control.

The fire caused enormous damage, but it also revealed Ogunquit’s resilience. Businesses, residents, municipal officials, and emergency responders worked together to help the community recover. Despite the destruction, the town was able to reopen for the approaching summer season.

That response reflects an important part of Ogunquit Fire Department history. No department faces a major incident alone. Long before regional communications and today’s standardized mutual-aid systems, neighboring departments understood the importance of responding together.

The 1982 village fire remains a powerful reminder of what can be threatened in a matter of minutes and what a determined community can rebuild.

We remember the firefighters who answered that alarm and the community that came together afterward.

Before it was the Dunaway Center, this site was home to the Ogunquit Fire Company—and one of Ogunquit’s original communi...
10/12/2026

Before it was the Dunaway Center, this site was home to the Ogunquit Fire Company—and one of Ogunquit’s original community gathering places.

When the Ogunquit Fire Company was officially incorporated, its members gathered for the first time in a hall of their own. The building had originally been a barn owned by N. P. Jacobs of the Sparhawk Hotel. It was moved to the site of today’s Dunaway Center and rebuilt to serve both the fire company and the community.

Inside, the building reflected both function and community pride. It featured a two-bay engine room for fire apparatus, a kitchen and dining area, and an upstairs meeting hall complete with a stage and a beautiful pressed-metal ceiling.

But this was much more than a fire station. The hall became a beating heart of Ogunquit, where residents gathered for community meetings, theater performances, social events, celebrations, and fellowship.

Long before it became the Dunaway Center, this building was already bringing Ogunquit together.

10/10/2026

🔥 Now Put Your Battery Safety Superpowers to Work! 🔥

Now that you’ve learned more about lithium-ion battery safety, take a few minutes to look around your home, workplace, or garage. Check your batteries, chargers, and charging locations and make sure you’re following safe charging practices.

Lithium-ion battery fires can develop extremely quickly, producing intense heat and smoke and dramatically reducing the amount of time you have to safely escape.

🎥 Watch this video and see just how quickly a battery incident can go from a little smoke to a rapidly developing fire.

Remember the lessons from this week: use the right charger, charge on a safe surface, keep exits clear, watch for warning signs, and unplug devices when they’re fully charged.

⚡ Safe charging is a superpower—and small choices can make a big difference.

✈️ Flying? Charge Devices Safely! ✈️When charging a portable device on an airplane, keep it on the tray table or where i...
10/08/2026

✈️ Flying? Charge Devices Safely! ✈️

When charging a portable device on an airplane, keep it on the tray table or where it can be easily seen and reached.

🚫 Do not charge devices in overhead compartments.
🚭 Never charge e-cigarettes or vapes on a plane.

If a battery overheats or fails, it’s important that the flight crew can respond quickly.

⚡ Keep charging devices visible. Stay alert. Travel safely.

Learn more at fpw.org.

🔌 Fully Charged? Unplug It! 🔌Once your device is fully charged, unplug it from the charger.Leaving a device plugged in l...
10/08/2026

🔌 Fully Charged? Unplug It! 🔌

Once your device is fully charged, unplug it from the charger.

Leaving a device plugged in longer than necessary can increase heat and put extra stress on the battery.

⚡ Charge it. Unplug it. Stay safe.

Learn more at fpw.org.

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