Established in 1949 as a volunteer fire department by Chief Charles Smith Jr., the mission of the Hermon Fire Department has greatly expanded.

Advancements:

Since its establishment, the department has seen many changes and improvements.

The Fire Station: In 1971 the department moved from its original location, currently the Hermon Town office, to a newly constructed metal building located directly adjacent the Town Office on Billings Road. The newly built three bay fire station, brought with it office space, more room for equipment and was more efficient than the originally fire station. In 1981, with a very active and growing department, town and fire officials saw the need for growth, adding a wooden addition to the fire station, which consisted of a day room/ training room, full kitchen, maintenance & storage room and a hose tower. The department operated out of that building for the next 38 years until the new Hermon Public Safety Building was constructed in 2009. The 10 bay, nearly 12,000 square foot building, is the Towns Emergency Operations Center, housing the fire department, police department, public works department and council chambers. This new building fulfilled the need of this growing Town well into the future.

The equipment: Advancement in equipment has been essential for the efficiency and safety of our firefighters. The days of long rubber coats, tin fire helmets and pull up rubber boots, have been replaced with better materials made to resist fire, offer full body protection with pants, coats, leather fire boots, composite fire helmets and self contained breathing apparatus, allowing firefighters to breathe fresh air in toxic smoked filled environments. In 1997 with the help from the Galen Cole Foundation Hermon was able to place its first thermal imaging camera into service. This greatly increased the chances of finding victims in smoky environments by allowing the firefighters to “see through” smoke and assisted firefighters in creating less damage during salvage and overhaul operations. Hermon currently has three thermal imaging cameras in service.

The Fire Department has also seen major improvements to their fleet of firefighting apparatus. Currently operating 5 vehicles, the department is well prepared to handle the vast range of emergency incidents that take place in the Town of Hermon and surrounding communities. Engine 411 is a 2009 Ferrara Pumper with a 1250 GPM pump and 1000 gallons of water, this truck is the work horse for the department, responding to all fires and major emergencies. Engine 401 is a 1996 Freightliner Pumper with a 1250 GPM pump and 1000 gallons of water, this truck responds second due to all fires, and first due to all service calls within the Town. Engine 412 is the first due engine to all wildland fires, housing a majority of our wildland firefighting hose and equipment, it is also the training apparatus for our members to first learn how to drive and operate a fire pump. Tanker 404 is the newest peice of equipment, 2015 Freightliner/Midwest tanker/pumper carrying 3000 gallons of water with a 1250 GPM pump; its main job is to supply water to an engine operating at the scene of a building or wildland fire. 406 is a 2009 Ford 350 crew cab pickup, it services the department in a number of functions. In the spring and summer months its main job is as a wildland/ brush truck, housing a 100 gallon water tank, 50 GPM pump and assorted forestry equipment. The truck responds to all wildland incidents. The truck also services as transportation for members to emergency incidents and allow the department to transport its inflatable rescue boat.

Personnel has been with biggest advancement within the Hermon Fire Department over the past 50 years, with the appointment of Chief Larry Willis in 1994 Hermon saw its first full time Fire Chief, giving Hermon a much faster response time during the day to emergency incidents. In addition to a full time fire chief, in August of 2003 the department took another giant leap forward becoming part of the Fire Science Live-in program with Eastern Maine Community College. This program allows students to live at the fire station for free and in exchange provided staffing to the department. These students received training in basic firefighting techniques, emergency driving of fire apparatus, and allowed for a quicker response during day and night hours. In 2007 Hermon expanded its firefighting staff, hiring its second fulltime employee, a Firefighter/EMT to provide day time coverage Monday through Friday. Responsible for not only responding to all emergency and non-emergency incidents during the day, he is also the departments training officer, responsible for keep all members current with mandated training.

The fire department has also worked very diligently in the area of fire prevention. In 2005 the Department was awarded a Federal Assistance to Firefighters grant through the Department of Homeland Security.  Thanks to this grant and a 10% match from the Town, we were able to offer the residents of Hermon free smoke detectors with 10-year batteries. The members of this department installed roughly 5500 smoke detectors, in about 1300 homes. And On March 13, 2008 the Maine Fire Commission awarded the Hermon Fire Department their Best Practice Award “In recognition for providing and installing free smoke detectors with 10-year batteries for the residents of Hermon.

April 17, 2009 the department earned another Best Practice Award from the Maine Fire Protection Services Commission for the “success in improving our Community I.S.O. ratings though enhanced rural water supply evolutions, training and mutual aid practices.”

The department has also worked very hard in updating the Towns fire protection ordnance. Some highlights include, requirement of a minimum 120,000 gallon fire pond in residential subdivisions / land developments of a certain size located outside of the pressurized water district, fire lanes around all commercial buildings to provide adequate access by fire department equipment and personnel. The department also maintains all 32 dry fire hydrants located throughout the town, providing a water supply in the event of a fire.

The Hermon Fire Department has seen many changes over the past 50 year with advancement in response, equipment, and personnel and we’re well prepared for future. Always ready at a moment’s notice to respond to any emergency, we proudly serve the Town of Hermon and surrounding communities. “We got it from here.”

Respectfully,

Captain Chandler Corriveau

A burn permit is required within the confines of the Town of Hermon to burn any of the following material, Slash, Brush, Grass & Pasture and approved wood waste.  The person to whom a burn permit is issued must have the permit in hand during the burn. If burning on rented property you must obtain written consent from the land owner. Additionally, precautions must be in place to assure that the burn remains contained, such as a charge garden hose that will reach the fire and one or more adults must be present to oversee the burn operation. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES should any flammable liquids be used to start a burn operation, or be in proximity to a burn. Only naturally occurring vegetation and brush may be burned.

The burning of any painted wood, household trash, demolished building debris, plastic, rubber, Styrofoam, metals, food wastes, chemicals, treated wood or other solid wastes, except for approved wood wastes, etc, is prohibited.

The fire department issues permits on class 1 and class 2 days or at the discretion of the on duty fire officer.

To check the fire danger visit the site below:
Maine Fire Danger Map

Permits are available at no charge through the Hermon Fire Department, at the fire station located behind the Town Office during regular business hours.  Residents may obtain a permit through the Maine Forest Service website. This can be done on weekends, or any time they wish. Click the link for an online burn permit: Maine Online Burn Permit.

The Hermon Fire Department will be glad to inspect any burn piles you may be wishing to dispose of prior to the burn, to assure that the location and make up of the materials to be burned are in conformance with acceptable standards. Please contact the on duty personnel at the station during regular business hours to arrange such an inspection. Hermon Fire Department (207) 848-5986.

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Hermon Fire Department                                                                     207-848-5986 direct to station

327 Billings Road

Hermon, Maine 04401                                                              207-945-4636  Penobscot County Dispatch

Chief Cody Sullivan                                                                                207-848-1046 direct to Fire Chief

E-mail: sullivanc@hermonmaine.gov

Hermon Engine 411 is a 2009 Ferrara Pumper with a 1250 GPM pump and carrying 1000 gallons of water, class A & B foam and hydraulic rescue tools and struts. This truck is the workhorse for the department, responding first due to all fires and major emergencies.

Hermon 404 is a 2015, 400 h.p. Tanker/Pumper built by Midwest Fire Apparatus on a Freightliner Chassis. This truck carries 3000 gallons of water with a 1250 GPM pump with it’s purpose to supply water to an engine operating at the scene of a building or wildland fire.

Hermon Engine 401 is a 1996 Metal Fab pumper built on a Freightliner Chassis. This truck has a 1250 GPM pump, carries 1000 gallons of water, has class A & B foam and a set of hydraulic rescue tools. This truck responds second due to all fires and is first due to all service calls within the Town.

Hermon 406 is a 2009 Ford F-350 crew cab 4X4. This truck services the department in a number of functions. In the spring and summer months its main job is as a wildland/brush truck, housing a 100 gallon water tank, 50 GPM pump and assorted forestry equipment. This truck responds to all wildland incidents. The truck also services as transportation for members to emergency incidents and allows us to haul our inflatable rescue boat.

We are always looking for new members, no experience is necessary. You must be at least 18 years of age, live within a reasonable distance of the Town, hold an active Maine driver’s license with no significant violations and no criminal record.

Being a member of this department is very rewarding but is a major commitment and requires a considerable amount of time. Most of our members provide five to ten hours of service each week responding to emergencies and attending weekly trainings.

If you are interested in becoming a valuable member of this department or have questions please contact us by calling 207-848-5986 or emailing sullivanc@hermonmaine.gov

You can also download and print off an application below and return it to the Fire Department or Town Office.

Hermon Fire Application

There are still some street numbers around town that could provide confusion or delay in an emergency.

If you have only one side of your mailbox numbered, remember that the emergency vehicle might be coming from the other direction, especially if Hermon units are tied up and relying on mutual aid to respond to your emergency. Sometimes those delays can be life or death, so please try to make your address easy to find.

Installing them facing in both directions, are the standard that you should meet.

Reflective green address signs are available through the Town Office.

House Number Order Form

• Maine Forest Service
• Maine Emergency Management Agency
• Penobscot County Emergency Management Agency
• National Weather Service
• Maine Fire Chief’s
• Office of Maine State Fire Marshals

The Hermon Fire Department would like to remind everyone to test your smoke detectors monthly and those smoke detectors older than 10 years should be replaced. You should have working smoke detectors installed in every bedroom, outside each sleeping area and on every level of your home.

The department has both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors available. If The department has both smoke and carbon monoxide detectors available. If you have questions or need help with an installation please call the department to set up an appointment at 207-848-598