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Fire Department

EMERGENCY CALL 911

Contacts

Timothy C. Polky, Fire Chief

Timothy C. Polky, Emergency Management Director

Phone: 372.8581 (non-emergency)

Scope of Services

The Fire Department answers calls for many types of emergencies including fires, alarms, hazardous material spills, smoke investigation, rescues, inspections and other things.

The Fire Department is a call department, meaning that the personnel receive an hourly rate of pay for their time on a call.

We have 40 members on the roster with about 30 who are active. We answer calls from three stations: Tenants Harbor which has Engine 3, Tank 2, Utility 1 and the two ambulances; Port Clyde which has Engine 2 and the forestry truck; Seal Harbor Road, which is our mutual aid station, houses Engine 4 & Tank 3.

Burn Permits

Before you burn anything outside you must obtain a Burning Permit. Permits are available for free at the Town Office during business hours, or by contacting one of the following Fire Officers:

	Timothy Polky	372.8282
	Larry Smith	372.6208
	Mike Smith	596.0640
	Dennis Rackliff	594.7359
	Randy Elwell	372.0602

Burn Permits are available though the State of Maine Online Services. Please note that a fee applies.

Seasonal Tips - Alternate Heat Sources

Make sure wood stoves, solid fuel appliances and space heaters are properly installed and used.

Make sure combustibles are not close to heaters.

Make sure chimneys and vents are cleaned and inspected at least annually.

Be aware of snow depth and heights; especially where wall vents are concerned.

Install smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Is your house number visible to emergency personnel? If we can’t find you, it may delay our response to you in an emergency.

Are you prepared for a storm or power outage? Do you have enough food and water for a couple days? How about warm clothes or safe heating equipment?

For more information or help with any of the above contact your Fire Department at 372.8581 or visit the Knox County Emergency Management Agency website or call them at 594.5155.

Recruitment

The St. George Fire Department is always open to new members. If you have an interest in helping your neighbors and community we may have a position on our team for you. There are jobs that require you to be able to go into burning buildings and there are jobs like making coffee. We can use people in all areas.

Training

Whatever job you are asked to do, we need to show that we have trained you for that job. Training can be acquired at our weekly sessions on Wednesday nights, at weekend fire schools in varying locales statewide, and at County Fire Academies. There are also schools out of state, such as the Fire Academy in Maryland or the Center for Domestic Preparedness in Alabama.

A complete listing of training activities and meetings are available on the St. George Volunteer Firefighters & Ambulance Association website. Visit its Calendar page to view the current schedule.

Documents and Ordinances

Addressing Ordinance

Firefighters' & Ambulance Association Constitution and By-Laws

Fire Department Organization Chart

Online Services

State Burn Permit (Fee Applies)