Fire Department · Combination
Ogunquit Fire Department
Ogunquit, ME · York County
The Ogunquit Fire Department has served this southern Maine seaside community since 1901, delivering fire suppression and emergency medical services for more than 120 years. It operates as a combination department, pairing 8 career firefighters with 17 on-call members out of one station.
Ogunquit is a compact 4-square-mile town with roughly 3.5 miles of rocky shoreline, about 1,500 year-round residents, 2,452 housing units, and 294 commercial properties. The summer tourist season nearly doubles the population, giving crews a call load well beyond what the resident count suggests.
The single station houses 2 engines, a ladder truck, a brush truck, and 2 rescue vehicles. The department also participates in a regional mutual aid system spanning 6 neighboring communities, 268 square miles, and a seasonal population that can reach 125,000.
The Town of Ogunquit hires career Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/A-EMTs, with postings listed on the town's employment (Jobs) page as "Open Until Filled." A current Firefighter/Paramedic or A-EMT opening was posted in June 2026.
To apply, download the town's general employment application (PDF) or apply through the online system, and review the full job description on the town Jobs page. The town's HR contact is 207-646-5139; the fire station can be reached at 207-646-4947.
Hiring process
- Download the town's general employment application (PDF) or apply online through the town's application system
- Submit your application/resume for the Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/A-EMT position
- Review the full job description on the Town of Ogunquit Jobs page
What firefighter positions does Ogunquit hire for?
The Town of Ogunquit hires career Firefighter/Paramedics and Firefighter/A-EMTs. It is a combination department with 8 career firefighters and 17 on-call members.
How do I apply for a job with the Ogunquit Fire Department?
Download the Town of Ogunquit's general employment application (PDF) or apply through the online system on the town's Jobs page, and review the full job description there.
Is the department currently accepting applications?
A Career Firefighter/Paramedic or Firefighter/A-EMT position was posted in June 2026 and listed as "Open Until Filled."
How busy is the department?
The department runs roughly 1,000 calls a year from a single station, with call volume driven up by a summer population that nearly doubles the year-round total of about 1,500.
Who do I contact about employment?
The town's HR/employment contact is 207-646-5139, and the fire station can be reached at 207-646-4947 or firechief@ogunquit.gov.