Established in 1952, the Hope Volunteer Fire Department dedicates countless hours to training, with several members achieving national certification as firefighters over the past two years.

In addition to responding to more than 50 emergencies on average per year, they also dedicate their time and efforts to maintaining equipment, meeting state and federal requirements, fire prevention education, and attending business meetings vital to the organization.

Based on the current 24 non-paid volunteer members, we estimate over 4,200 volunteer hours per year are donated to the Town of Hope. While serving to protect the 1,423 citizens of Hope, the Hope Volunteer Fire Department also responds to mutual aid requests from the surrounding communities of Appleton, Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville, and Union.

It is the mission of the Hope Volunteer Fire Department to provide fire fighting protection, fire prevention, education, and respond to other emergency and non-emergency situations with the intent to lessen the loss of life and property within the Town of Hope.