Orono Fire Department

10/14/2026

When firefighters respond to a building fire, their protective gear works hard to shield them from heat and dangerous conditions. But after the fire, that gear may carry harmful contaminants that can't be seen. Through proper decontamination procedures, firefighters clean their gear, equipment, apparatus, and then themselves to reduce exposure to combustion byproducts. These practices are a critical part of keeping firefighters healthy and ready to respond when when the community needs them most.

Orono FD assisted Bangor Maine Fire Department today with a building fire. This photo shows gear being spread out upon their return to the station to start the decon process.

Clean gear. Healthy firefighters. Safer Communities.

10/08/2026

Confined space emergencies are high-stakes, fast-moving situations where preparation makes all the difference. This week Orono FD teamed up with Specialty Response Solutions and Veazie Fire Department for 2 days of refresher training. From air quality monitoring to practicing technical rope rescues and victim extraction, we pushed our skills to the limit to ensure every team member comes home safely. In a tight spot, you need muscle memory, the right gear, and absolute trust in your crew. Check out a few shots from our training sessions.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to our 4 new officers! Andrew Brogden has been promoted from Lieutenant to Captain. He has been with Orono FD since 2012. Matthew Nadeau has been promoted from Lieutenant to Captain. He has been with Orono FD since 2018. Alex Durant has been promoted from Firefighter to Lieutenant. He has been with Orono FD since 2022. Andrew Cookson has been promoted from Firefighter to Lieutenant. He has been with Orono FD since 2023. Their families joined us this afternoon to pin their badges.
📷 L to R: Chief Tom Higgins, Lt. Andrew Cookson, Cpt. Matthew Nadeau, Cpt. Andrew Brogden, Lt. Alex Durant, Deputy Chief Bryan Hardison

10/05/2026

Orono Fire Department is teaming up with NFPA to promote this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 4-10, Charge into Fire Safety™: Safe Charging Is a Superpower. Help us spread the word that everyday actions can help prevent lithium-ion battery fires. Use your charging superpower by making smart choices every time you plug in. Stay tuned all month for more fire prevention tips!

09/28/2026

Great job all !!!

09/21/2026

Great photos at a great event from Saturday's Battle of the Bears Benefit game.

09/19/2026

Firefighters participated in fire drills at Orono High School and RSU 26 Asa C. Adams Elementary on Thursday. The students and staff did a great job!

09/12/2026

09/10/2026

The University of Maine along with The Town of Orono, The Orono Fire Dept and Old Town Fire Rescue, Orono Police Department, University of Maine Police Department and University Volunteer Ambulance Corps (UVAC) will be hosting a 25th Anniversary Remembrance Ceremony of 9/11 on the Mall.