Wells Professional Firefighters Association, IAFF Local 4652

08/10/2026

Please take a moment to read about the life of retired Captain Ramon Nolette and the legacy he leaves behind.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ramon’s honor to the Founders Park Community Center, 208 Sanford Road, Wells, ME 04090.

The Wells Fire Department will share additional information tomorrow regarding fire service honors planned for later next week.

Share Memories of Ramon & Support the Nolette Family

08/06/2026

The Wells Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 4652, join the Wells Fire Department and our community in mourning the loss of retired Captain Ramon Nolette.

Ramon dedicated 36 years of his career to the Wells Fire Department and was a charter member of Local 4652. He understood the importance of firefighters having a voice and standing together to support and protect one another.

For those fortunate enough to work alongside him, Ramon will be remembered as much for the man he was as the firefighter and officer he became. He was calm under pressure, quick with a laugh, and deeply devoted to his family — while somehow managing to put up with his other “family” at the firehouse for all those years.

Ramon retired in 2014 following a diagnosis of occupational cancer. His career with the Wells Fire Department may have ended then, but his fight was just beginning.

Our thoughts are with Melissa, their daughters and granddaughters, and the entire Nolette family.

Rest easy, Captain. Thank you for your service, your friendship, and for helping pave the way for those who followed.

— Wells Professional Firefighters
IAFF Local 4652

07/13/2026

Whether you've lived in Wells for years or you're visiting our community for the first time, we invite you to stop by the Wells Fire Museum and experience the history of your fire department. Explore historic apparatus, artifacts, photographs, and the stories of the men and women who helped shape our community.

To help you plan your visit, the Wells Fire Museum website is where you can learn more about the museum, its history, and how to visit. https://wellsfiremuseum.com/

Bring the family, make it part of your next trip to Wells, and help preserve our heritage for future generations.

06/14/2026

Avoid the area of Atlantic Ave

06/14/2026

Crews are operating at a 2nd alarm structure fire in the area of 129 Atlantic Ave. Mutual aid enroute. Please avoid the area.

06/14/2026

We want to express our deepest sympathy to the family, friends, and everyone at the Searsmont Fire Department after the loss of Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury.

Assistant Chief Woodbury was one of the many firefighters who responded to the tragic Robbins Lumber fire on May 15. We are thinking of everyone affected as they cope with the aftermath.

Please keep the Woodbury family, the Searsmont Fire Department, the Robbins Lumber employees, and everyone impacted by this incident in your thoughts as many continue to fight.

06/12/2026

The Pursuit of Growth Never Stops.

This week showcased Wells firefighters’ commitment to continuous improvement.

Throughout the week, members attended advanced training in incident command, mayday management, Fire Instructor II certification, and NFPA 1403 live-fire operations. Today, firefighters trained with our mutual aid partners at the Hollis burn building, where they participated in live-fire evolutions to sharpen skills, build confidence, and strengthen regional partnerships.

Even with this training, our members responded to emergencies both locally and beyond. Yesterday, firefighters spent much of the day suppressing a large outdoor fire in Berwick through a tanker shuttle. Throughout the week, crews also handled emergency calls and public service requests, continuing to serve our community.

Behind the scenes, members attend classes, complete drills, reflect on lessons, and invest countless hours to become better firefighters and public servants.

We are proud of our members’ dedication. Their commitment to learning ensures they are ready whenever our community calls.

06/11/2026

🔥🚒 Tank 2 is currently responding mutual aid to the Town of Berwick for a large outside scrap metal pile fire.
D Shift is on duty, and a firefighter recall has been transmitted for off-duty personnel to staff the Wells Corner Station 🔥🚒

06/11/2026

Message from Superintendent Daly - Wells High School will be closed today 06/11