Caribou Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 5191

10/20/2026

We are proud to recognize Firefighter/Paramedic Mike Divito Jr. on his promotion to Captain!

Congratulations Captain Divito!

We are proud to announce the promotion of Firefighter/Paramedic Michael DiVito Jr. to Captain of D Crew!

Captain DiVito began his service with the Caribou Fire and Ambulance Department in 2006 as a paid call firefighter. In addition to his fire and EMS duties, Mike also served as the department custodian before becoming a full-time Firefighter/Paramedic in 2014. Throughout his career, he also spent many years serving as a flight critical care paramedic and is a recipient of the Phoenix Award.

Beyond his professional accomplishments, Captain DiVito has made a significant impact on our community. He leads our smoke detector installation program and the Caribou Toy Project, which provides hundreds of Christmas gifts to children in families in need. He is well known to local children as “Firefighter Mike” and dedicates countless hours to fire safety education in our schools through our Learn Not to Burn program.

Mike’s commitment to this department and the community we serve is something to be proud of.

Congratulations, Captain Michael DiVito! We wish you the very best in your new role!

10/09/2026

Congratulations Deputy Chief Corriveau!

We are pleased to announce the promotion of Assistant Chief Chandler Corriveau to Deputy Fire Chief effective October 25th.

Chandler joined the Bangor Fire Department September 29, 2008, promoted to Lieutenant July 23, 2017, promoted to Captain October 28, 2018, and to Assistant Chief February 3, 2019.
Chandler has previously served on Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department and the Town of Hermon Fire Department where he holds the rank of Captain. Chandler has an Associates Degree in Fire Science and serves on several boards including the Board of Directors for Penobscot Regional Communications Center and Hose 5 Fire Museum- Bangor, Maine. He is the President of the Firemen’s Relief Association and is the Chair of Eastern Maine Community College Fire Science Committee.

Please join us in congratulating Deputy Chief Corriveau in his new role.

10/07/2026

10/02/2026

We’ve had quite a few members of our community reach out asking about Caribou Fire & Ambulance shirts and apparel — so we’ve been working behind the scenes to find a new way to make that happen!

We’re excited to announce that our online merchandise store is now LIVE!

We’ll be offering a variety of Caribou Fire & Ambulance apparel and merchandise, with more designs and products being added along the way.

Check it out:
cariboufiremerch.myshopify.com⁠

Thank you for all the support you continue to show our department and our community!

09/08/2026

🇺🇸 Honoring Those Who Made the Ultimate Sacrifice 🇺🇸

The Caribou Tech Center Criminal Justice Program is honored to present our annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, and we invite our community to join us.

📍 Caribou Community School | Bennett Drive, Caribou, Maine
⏰ Climb Times (two options this year): 5:00 AM & 6:00 PM
🕯️ Opening Ceremony: 5:30 PM in the gymnasium

This event is not a fundraiser or a sporting event. It is a time for our community to come together for one purpose: to remember and honor the men and women who gave their lives while responding to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001.

As we climb, we remember the 110 flights of stairs climbed by the first responders at the World Trade Center and reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and service of those who never made it home.

The event is free and open to the public. We hope you will join us as we remember, honor, and never forget. ❤️🤍💙

For more information, please contact Amanda Korhonen at [email protected].

09/02/2026

Our members continuously seek education to better serve the communities we protect

08/15/2026

A big thank you to our neighboring department Presque Isle Fire Department for assisting today!

Mutual-aid often presents itself in unique ways. While M18 was assisting LifeFlight at the Caribou Municipal Airport, providing transportation to and from Cary Medical Center, M12 was responding to an EMS incident in one of our outlying communities. At the same time, M16 was enroute to Westfield to assist Central Aroostook Ambulance with a separate incident.

Three units, three communities, and three very different assignments, all happening simultaneously. It’s a good reminder that mutual-aid doesn’t always follow town lines, and when the need arises, being willing to help wherever we can is what matters!

07/04/2026

🇺🇸 This Fourth of July, the United States marks 250 years of independence.

For 250 years, that promise has depended on people willing to serve and sacrifice for others.

Those are the values IAFF members bring to work every day – including today, as they answer the call in communities across the country.

Have a happy and safe Fourth of July.

07/01/2026

🚨 WE’RE HIRING! 🚨

The Caribou Fire & Ambulance Department is currently accepting applications to fill four (4) full-time Firefighter/EMT positions!

We’re looking for motivated individuals who are ready to join a professional, progressive, and community-focused department dedicated to protecting and serving the citizens of Caribou and the surrounding communities.

Our recruitment includes:
🔥 Four (4) full-time openings
⏰ New 42-hour work week schedule
💰 New pay scale
🎉 Sign-on bonus available
🏥 Excellent benefits package

Whether you’re a Basic EMT, Advanced EMT, or Paramedic, we encourage you to apply.

If you’re looking for a rewarding career where you can make a real difference while working alongside a dedicated team of professionals, we’d love to hear from you.

📄 See the attached hiring announcement for qualifications, pay information, benefits, and application instructions.

Come join our team and help shape the future of emergency services in Caribou!

06/21/2026

Happy Father's Day to all of our dads out there!