Phone: 207-255-4424

In case of emergency call 911                                 

Located at:
25 McDonald Drive
Machias, ME 04654

Mailing Address:
PO Box 418
Machias, ME 04654

The members of the Machias Fire Department take pride in protecting the life and property of the Town of Machias, and providing mutal aid to the surrounding communities of Marshfield, Machiasport, Jonesboro and East Machias.  The Machias Fire Department also provides contractual services aid and assistance to the towns of Northfield and Whitneyville.

The Fire Department is always looking for volunteers.  If you are interested in becoming a Volunteer, please send a letter of intent to Joey Dennison, Fire Chief at the Machias Town office or you may call 207-255-4424 to learn more about these opportunities. Sample Letter of Intent.

Fire Chief – Joey R. Dennison

Email: firechief@machiasme.org

• 1^st Assistant Chief – Joseph Thompson Sr.
• Captain – Andrew McKenna
• Captain – Andrew Mulholland
• Lieutenant – Brandon Merrill
• Lieutenant – Vidar Zay

Thank you to the Fire Dept for being a part of the Fallin’ into Fun – Fall Family Festival this weekend.

MACHIAS FIRE DEPARTMENT

ANNUAL REPORT

The members of the Machias Fire Department take pride in protecting the life and property of the Town of Machias, and providing mutual aid to the surrounding communities of Marshfield, Machiasport, Jonesboro/Roque Bluffs and East Machias. The Machias Fire Department also provides contractual services aid and assistance to the towns of Northfield and Whitneyville. Our department handled over 600 complaints and responded to 122 emergencies.

Over this past year, our department has purchased a much needed heavy rescue truck which replaces our current out of date rescue. We also have purchased a new set of extrication tools, battery operated saws and tools for rescue operations, added to our current self contained breathing apparatus of MSA 4.5 models for lighter equipment, a cascade system for filling SCBA bottles while on an emergency scene and we are still in the process of purchasing and updating any equipment needed. All equipment has been paid for by a grant called the American Rescue Plan Act from the Federal Government.

Our fire department is in need like all other volunteer fire departments in our area for dedicated and hardworking individuals who would like to give back to their community. You can stop by our station anytime to pick up and drop off an application.

The following is the active roster of the Machias Fire Department:
Fire Chief Joey R. Dennison, 1st Assistant Chief Joe Thompson, Capt. Andy McKenna, Capt. Andrew Mulholland, Lt. Brandon Merrill, Lt. Vidar Zay, Photo Phil Roberts, FF Donald Cole, FF Dennis Bowker, FF Colby Ross, FF Bill Kitchen, FF Nick Cianciola, FF Cat Cannon, FF Grant Hanscom, FF Steve Simmons, FF Clifford Strout, FF Liam Monahan., FF Jacob Hanscom, FF Becky Lee, FF Corrine Larmie, FF Daniel Bowker, FF Justin Farnsworth, FF Shannon Larmie and Driver/Dispatcher Adam Hall.

As well as responding to emergencies and receiving training, the members of our department also find time to provide training to the community. Our volunteers are active in our local school system giving fire safety lectures to our children, and demonstrating fire safety equipment. Volunteers are also available to give tours of the fire station to any resident. For more information and to make arrangements, please contact Fire Chief Joey R. Dennison at 255-4424 or e-mail chiefdennison@hotmail.com

I would like to thank the Residents, Selectmen, Town Manager and the members of the Machias Fire Department for their continued support over the past 18 years and giving me the opportunity to continue to serve as Fire Chief for the Town of Machias and assisting the surrounding communities.

Respectfully Submitted,
Joey R. Dennison
Machias Fire Chief

Calls for the fiscal year of 2022-2023 Total: 122 calls for year
35 Fire Alarm
9 MVA/Jaws
3 Grass/Woods Fire
4 Structure Fires
4 Electrical Fire
1 Smoke in Building
4 Tree on Line
2 Chimney Fire
10 CPR/Medical
29 Lift Assist
2 Forcible Entry
1 Fuel Spill/Hazmat
13 Mutual Aid
1 Vehicle Fire
2 Unknown Fires
1 Propane Leak
1 CO Detector