The Madawaska Fire Department is served by dedicated volunteers consisting of 44 members and 6 student firefighters. Of the 44 members, 19 are Hazardous Materials Technicians to respond to hazardous spills/contamination, confined spaces emergencies and rescues.
With respect to apparatus, Madawaska has four Class A pumpers with a total pumping capacity of 4,750 gallons per minute and five water supply tankers with water capacity of 16,450 gallons. The department has a Haz-Mat truck and two 4-wheel drive support vehicles.
Businesses and homeowners in the total 72 square miles in Madawaska currently enjoy the benefits of a Class 5 insurance classification.