Fire Department

Please be advised that the Maine Forest Service’s online burn permit system (www.maineburnpermit.com) will be offline on, Friday, February 21, 2025, from 7:00 am to 12:00 pm for system updates. During this offline period, burn permits may be obtained in-person at City Hall, Fire Administration ….Read More

Whereas, every 23 seconds, a fire department in the United States responds to a fire somewhere in the nation. Whereas, fires nationally were responsible for 3,670 civilian deaths and 79% of these fatalities in 2023 occurred in the home. Whereas, fires nationally were responsible for 13,350 ….Read More

Thank You, K&B Automotive, for Supporting Our Fire Department! Yesterday, the Ellsworth Fire Department gratefully received a generous $2,000 donation from K&B Automotive on Surry Road. This contribution will go directly toward the restoration and replacement of cabinets at our Fire Department. We are deeply ….Read More

From November 17 to November 22, an administrative open burning ban is in place for Ellsworth. Issued by the Fire Chief, this ban is effective until we receive adequate rainfall and the Maine Forest Service lowers the fire class, reducing fire danger in our area. ….Read More

Ellsworth Fire Department, with a generous donation from Walmart, delivered six boxes of school supplies to the Elementary School. The supplies include notebooks, paper, pencils, protractors, and more—helping ensure students have the tools they need for success! ….Read More

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We’ve noticed an increase in unauthorized burning recently, which has already led to dangerous incidents, including a garage fire and a 5-acre brush fire. To ensure everyone’s safety, we want to remind you of the city’s open burning ordinance and regulations. Check out the informational ….Read More