10/20/2026
The Old Orchard Beach Fire Department would like to extend a HUGE congratulations to Nick Watkins on being named Volunteer of the Year at this year’s Annual Old Orchard Beach Chamber of Commerce Awards Banquet!
Nick has been a cherished member of the Old Orchard Beach Fire Department family for over 15 years, and we truly cannot think of anyone more deserving of this recognition!
If you’ve spent any time around our station, chances are you’ve met Nick! You can find him at the department multiple days a week, helping crews with daily chores, washing trucks, and lending a hand wherever needed. But perhaps his greatest contribution is something you can’t put a price on, the smiles, laughter, and positive energy he brings to our department every single day.
Nick is also a huge part of one of our favorite traditions, our annual Halloween party! His dedication and willingness to help make events like this successful are just a few of the many reasons he means so much to our department.
While this award may say Volunteer of the Year, to us, Nick has been a volunteer of the year for over 15 years! ❤️
We also want to extend a heartfelt thank you to the entire Watkins family for sharing Nick with us all these years. Thank you for allowing us to be part of his life and for including us in such a special moment as he received this well-deserved recognition.
Nick, we are incredibly proud of you! Thank you for everything you do, for the laughs you bring, and most importantly, for being such an important part of our fire department family.
