Police and fire departments honor retired Caribou officer Doug Bell, who passed away Thursday

Bell, longtime Caribou Fire and Ambulance volunteer, dies Thursday morning

A volunteer with the Caribou Fire and Ambulance service died on Thursday morning in Caribou, Maine. The organization released a brief statement on its website and social‑media channels that evening. “Some lives are measured in years. Others are measured in the people they helped,” the statement read, underscoring Bell’s commitment to serving the community for many years.

Bell had been an active member of the department’s ambulance crew, responding to emergencies throughout the region. Colleagues described him as a steady presence and a dedicated volunteer who often went beyond the call of duty. While the cause of death was not disclosed, the statement offered thanks to the community for its continued support of the volunteer fire and ambulance services.

The Caribou Fire and Ambulance service has called for a moment of silence to honor Bell’s memory, noting that his legacy will live on through the many lives he helped over the course of his service.