Fire Dept / EMS

Gouldsboro Fire Department / Schoodic EMS

59 Main Street
PO Box 68
Prospect Harbor, ME 04669
Non-Emergency: (207) 667-8866
Emergency: 911
p: (207) 963-5589
f: (207) 963-2986

EMS Chief:
Andrea Both
ems@gouldsborotown.com

Fire Chief: Ben Souders
Assistant Chief: Gary Greenlaw
Assistant Chief: Roy Chandler
Secretary & Treasurer: Brianna Mitchell

Fire Station Locations
Fire Station #1 – 59 Main Street, Prospect Harbor, ME 04669
Fire Station #2 – 4 Williams Brook Road, Gouldsboro, ME 04607 (Building shared with the Police Dept)
Fire Station #3 – 6 Walters Road, Gouldsboro, ME 04607

Burn permits must be obtained online for free, click here.
To check the current wildfire danger report (zone #12), click here.

House number signage
Finding your home at night or in bad weather can be challenging for first responders to find your home. The easier we can find your home, the quicker we can respond and emergency services can be provided. Here are a few things you can use to determine whether or not an emergency responder can quickly identify your home.

1) From the street, try to identify your house number. Do you have reflective on your sign?

2) Drive past your home and see if you can easily see your house number. If you think it may be easily missed, please find a more noticeable spot.

3) Repeat 1 & 2 at night – emergencies happen at night also.

Please be mindful our first responders are scanning driveways, mailboxes and roadways within seconds before arrival. Those few extra minutes of searching for your home can take away from saving a life. If your house number signage didn’t pass these questions, please consider replacing, updating and/or moving the sign to a more visible spot to help us get to you!

Mission Statement
The mission of the Gouldsboro Fire Department is the protection of life, property and the environment by providing a comprehensive response to all emergencies.

Vision Statement
To be a progressive organization that leads the community in public safety. The service we provide will be of the highest quality afforded to the citizens of our community.

Value Statement
Promote positive attitude, with membership that show pride, honor and integrity always keep things in perspective by just “doing the right thing”.

  • Firefighters may risk their lives to save a life.
  • Firefighters may put themselves at moderate risk to save property.
  • Firefighters will risk nothing to save life or property that is already lost or damaged.

Downloads
Medication Form – Be prepared for unforeseen emergencies by having a medication and medical form already filled out. Your medical first responder will need this information. (.pdf format)

EMS Complaint Form – Instructions on how to file a complaint against EMS personnel.

Here are some Pet Fire Safety facts!

Useful Links
State Fire Marshall’s Office
Wildfire Danger for Gouldsboro (Zone#12)
Online Burn Permits
Mesothelioma Guide
Carbon Monoxide
Home Fire Escape Plan
Operate Generators Safely
Prevent Kitchen Fires
Smoke Alarms At Home
Smoking Safety Tips
Sharps Disposal Information

🍂 Click here to view the Special Town Meeting warrant for the meeting to be held September 24, 2026 starting at 5PM at the Town Office.

🍂 Click here to view the full-time Deputy Clerk job description!

🍂 VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT FOR EDUCATION FINANCE COMMITTEE: The Town of Gouldsboro is seeking residents interested in serving on its newly established Education Finance Committee. The committee will help the Town better understand and plan for the financial impact of education costs, including reviewing trends, examining budget and funding issues, and helping the Select Board and community consider the long-term implications for Gouldsboro taxpayers. Residents with an interest in education, municipal finance, budgeting, or simply the future of our community are encouraged to volunteer. No particular professional background is required—we are looking for thoughtful residents willing to learn, ask questions, and contribute to the discussion. Anyone interested in serving should send an email to town.manager@gouldsborotown.com.

🍂 Click here to view the revised Comprehensive Plan draft dated June 30, 2026 to include required and recommended changes identified in the January Review by State Agencies. Click here to view the Guide to Reading Gouldsboro’s New Comprehensive Plan. The 2025 Comprehensive Plan was approved by the Town December 18, 2025. The State Review sent it back to the Town for a reformatting update. The Planning Board will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, September 15, 2026 starting at 6PM at the Town Office to hear public comment. The Select Board will then hold a Special Town Meeting on Thursday, September 24, 2026 starting at 5PM at the Town Office to approve the reformatted version, no substantive changes were made.

🍂 2025-2026 Gouldsboro Town Report

🍂 September 2026 Newsletter