Arrowsic Fire Department
Arrowsic maintains a volunteer fire department. Volunteers are welcome!
Officers
Chief: Dale Carlton
Dep. Chief: Joe Bonnett
Captain: Michael Kreindler
Captain: Jeremy Blaiklock
Captain: TBA
Town Fire Warden: Dale Carlton
Non-emergency contact:
What to do in case of an Emergency
In the event of a fire, immediately evacuate the place of the fire. Do not return into a burning building. Gather all occupants in a central area and wait for responders.
Dial 911: Provide the dispatcher the exact location of your emergency as well as details of what is going on. Remain on the line with the dispatcher until help arrives.
In the event of a medical emergency, turn outside lights on and secure any animals. Gather a list of medications of the injured or sick person and wait for responders.
A Brief Overview
The Arrowsic Fire Department was formed in 1960 and is composed of approximately 12 volunteers. The department utilizes mutual aid agreements with all surrounding towns for assistance during large emergencies. The town has a contract with the City of Bath to provide ambulance coverage in the town. The members of the department are very proud of the growth that the department has seen in the last several years and we are always looking for new volunteers.
Equipment
The fire department currently has one stations in the area of the Town Hall. The station is on the Old Stage Road and houses the fire equipment.
The Arrowsic Fire Department is equipped to respond to any and all types of emergencies that may occur within the town. The town requests assistance from its mutual aid partners for response to open water rescue calls.
Tank 3: 2011 E-One
The Tanker’s primary purpose is to transport water to scenes as well as carry equipment primarily required to fight structure fires.
Engine 2: 2017 Ford F-550
The Engine’s primary purpose is to pump water to the fire, and can also be used to fill other trucks with water. Due to its size and capabilities, it is frequently used on the small roads in Arrowsic. The Engine also carries equipment for chimney fires and motor vehicle crashes.
Brush 1: 2021 Ford F-350
The Brush truck’s primary purpose is for brush and grass fires.
How to Volunteer
The Arrowsic Fire Department is always looking for new volunteers. There are many ways to volunteer with the department, from being an active firefighter to assisting with traffic control at scenes and providing support. Please consider volunteering today! No experience necessary. Email afd@arrowsic.org or contact Chief Chris Cummings or any of the current members for more information.
Burn Permits
You must have a permit to burn brush in the Town. Permits may be acquired free of charge, however, please note that permits generally cannot be provided before 9am and may only be issued on the day of the burn, weather permitting. Here is the procedure for open burning in Arrowsic.
Useful Links
- Open Burning Rules in Arrowsic
- Open Burning Permit Online Application (disable adblockers)
- Fireplace & Home Fire Safety
- Smoke Alarm Information
- Carbon Monoxide Safety
