Mission Statement:

The Brooks Volunteer Fire Department is a municipal fire department whose purpose is to provide emergency services to the residents of Brooks. We will serve this community to the best of our abilities and training. The department responds to a variety of fire related calls as well as vehicle accidents, water rescue,EMS assistance and natural disasters. The department’s mission is to protect and save life and property as well as provide mutual aid to our surrounding neighbors in other communities through fire suppression and other emergency services, pre-fire planning, and public education.

The Brooks Fire department is a municipal department supported by town taxes and guidance.  The fire chief is elected at the annual March town meeting.  The elected chief recommends people for appointment to be the deputy chief and assistant deputy chief.  The current Fire Department leaders are

• Hans Albee, Fire Chief and Town Fire Warden

• Joseph Donovan, Deputy Chief

• Ted Vanasse, Assistant Deputy Chief

The remaining members consist of a few dedicated volunteers who respond to emergencies. 

The Brooks Fire Department participated in an ISO survey for insurance coverage in 2017, which resulted in a new Public Protection Classification rating of 8B/10 for our town. This new rating is effective as of May 1, 2018. Please contact your home or business insurance provider, as this new classification may reduce your rate.

The general public is invited to attend the Brooks Fire Department business meetings. These meetings are held on the 1st Monday of every month, except when that Monday is a holiday. Then the meeting is on the following Monday. In addition, there are training meetings on every 3rd Monday of the month.

The Brooks Fire Department follows the guidance and requirements of the state of Maine. There is participation with training programs of the Waldo County Firefighter's Association to build training schools, courses, and general instruction. There is also close involvement with the Bureau of Labor and Standards, the National Incident Management System (NIMS), the Maine Municipal Association (MMA), and the Waldo County Emergency Management Agency (WEMA).

The Brooks Fire Department is proud of it's programs and support efforts. In particular:

• • There is a support team that provides food and refreshment during long duration incidents

  •  There is also a support group that organizes fund raising for the department in addition to the municipal support.

  • A program that allows young citizens of age 16 to 18  to develop an interest in firefighting as well as to participate in some elements of the fire department (subject to child labor laws and the Bureau of Labor and Standards).

  • Also in progress is a policy book that includes a department calendar and rules for use of department facilities.

It is important to note that the fire department does not provide chimney cleaning services - there are local businesses that provide such service. (note the 'search for zip code' box in the left side panel of the website).

The department is also looking to the future by putting effort into developing projects including: 

• Instituting an annual one-day safety day for any interested adults

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For NON-EMERGENCY questions, email: firedept@brooksme.org