Augusta Uniformed Firefighters, IAFF Local 1650

08/17/2026

IAFF Local 1650, in partnership with the Augusta Fire Honor Guard, invites members of the public, public safety community, veterans, and any of those wishing to attend to join us in remembering the events of September 11, 2001.

Please join us as we honor the 2,977 lives lost, including firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency personnel, and civilians who made the ultimate sacrifice that day.

This ceremony is an opportunity for our community to come together, remember the lives lost, recognize the courage and sacrifice of our nation’s first responders, and ensure that the events of September 11, 2001, are never forgotten.

07/28/2026

Welcome home Brother Marshall! FF/Paramedic Marshall is currently traveling home after being part of a 19 person crew from Maine, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and, Rhode Island, that went to Val-d’or Quebec to assist with a 4,000 hectare fire. Thank you for using your own vacation time to go and assist our neighbors to the north.

07/21/2026

🎉👶 A very special congratulations to Brother Wilder and his wife, Emily! 👶🎉

Local 1650 is excited to share the news of the newest edition to the Wilder family. Violet June Wilder was born on June 24th at 5:07am., making her the 3rd daughter in the Wilder household.

Congratulations, Dave & Emily on the birth of your beautiful baby girl. We all wish you a lifetime of great memories and laughter.

And Dave... three daughters? Good luck—you’re definitely going to need it!

07/13/2026

When a member of 1650 retires we normally present them with a ceremonial axe in honor and thanks for their years of service. Chief Dunbar asked that Local 1650 make a donation to the Augusta Food Bank instead of an axe. Thank you Chief for your many years of service and your generosity.

Today, Battalion Chief Dunbar, Augusta Uniformed Firefighters, IAFF Local 1650 President Giroux and Treasurer Nepple presented a donation to the Bread of Life Soup Kitchen in honor of Chief Dunbar's retirement.

Thank you, Chief Dunbar, for your years of dedicated service and for always putting our community first. We hope you are enjoying your retirement.

06/30/2026

Come on out tonight and support a few of our Local 1650 members as they face off against the PD in a rib eating contest.

It’s time for another Battle of the Badges!

Augusta Fire-Rescue vs. Augusta Police Department

Come watch two highly competitive public safety teams go head-to-head in the messiest showdown of the year.

Bring your appetite, your sense of humor, and come cheer on your favorite team.

All proceeds go to a great cause because nothing says “community support” like firefighters and police officers covered in barbecue sauce. 🍖🚒🚔

06/26/2026

Congratulations Chief on a well deserved promotion. We look forward to working with you.

Augusta Fire-Rescue congratulates FF Poirier on his promotion to Battalion Chief. Battalion Chief Poirier will be leading C Shift. After 19 years of service with the department, we are proud to see him step into this leadership role and take command of his own battalion. We look forward to seeing the continued impact he will make as he leads C Shift.

Congratulations Battalion Chief Poirier.

06/24/2026

In the fire service, we often talk about the Thin Red Line—the bond that connects firefighters across departments, communities, and generations. Today, that bond brought brothers and sisters of IAFF Local 1650, the Augusta Fire Honor Guard together to stand watch and render honors for the Line of Duty Death funeral services of Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury of the Searsmont Fire Department.

Assistant Chief Woodbury dedicated his life to serving his community with courage, commitment, and selflessness. It was our honor to stand for one of our own and pay tribute to a brother who spent his life serving others.

We extend our deepest condolences to the Woodbury family, the members of the Searsmont Fire Department, and all those whose lives were touched by Assistant Chief Woodburys leadership, friendship, and service.
May we never forget his dedication, his sacrifice, and the legacy he leaves behind.
Rest easy, Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury. Your watch is over. We have it from here.

06/14/2026

IAFF Local 1650 is saddened to learn of the passing of Searsmont Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury. AC Woodbury was injured while responding to the Robbins Lumber Fire in Searsmont and has been admitted at Maine Medical Center in Portland since the incident.

Local 1650 extends our sincere condolences to AC Woodburys family, friends, and colleagues.

Rest Easy Chief.

06/06/2026

Gone but never forgotten. Always remembered.

05/16/2026

The members of IAFF Local 1650 would like to extend our deepest condolences to the family of Firefighter Andrew Cross of the Morrill Fire Department, who made the ultimate sacrifice while operating at a silo fire in Searsmont.

And to all the others that are injured and hospitalized, our thoughts are with you and your families. You're not alone. Wishing you all a speedy recovery.