Welcome to the website of the Skowhegan Fire Department. We take great pride in providing our community the best possible fire protection and emergency services. Our customers are the residents and visitors of our region, and we enjoy working with all of you daily.

The Skowhegan Fire Department is made up of 8 fulltime and up to 30 call firefighters. We provide 24-hour protection; with two fulltime firefighters on duty at all times. No two emergency calls are alike, and we are prepared to handle a variety of emergencies response situations. The department puts countless hours into training, planning, fire prevention, and public fire safety education.

We have a number of firefighters within the department that have taken the initiative to be crossed-trained in specialized emergency response fields. These training initiatives include Medical First Response, Hazardous Materials, Technical Rescue, Extrication, and Water Rescue. These are just a few of the services your Fire Department provides.

Please feel free to contact us with any question or comments.

The State of Maine requires a fire permit for any open burning. The fire permit is issued at the fire station on Island Avenue. Permits are valid for the date of issue, however they may be extended with permission of the fire chief. The daily weather broadcast from the State determines if permits are issued or not. There is no charge for the fire permit issued at the fire station.

Click here for a list of fees for permits and licenses issued by the Town of Skowhegan, including the Fire Department.

The Fire Department is headed by Fire Chief Tom Keene. Visit our Fire Department Staff page for more information on the fire fighters.

Find information about our trucks, engines and other vehicles on our Emergency Response Vehicles page.