Portland Maine Fire Department

We would like to wish everyone a happy and safe Independence Day!

Please use caution when using sparklers. They may be small but they can cause serious burns!

Please leave the light show to the professionals!!

From Therese Flaherty:

As most of you know, I have Tim’s Memorial Blood Drive every December, in Yarmouth ( this past being the 12th one) ~ to keep his legacy alive and give the Gift of Life to someone in need. 🩸 In addition, I had one for his 65th birthday. Blood is SO critically needed NOW, so I am having one on July 10th, close to what would have been his 76th birthday ~ July 12th. With the many blood transfusions he received during his illness, he was able to be in our lives a little bit longer, because of the many people that donate. It costs you nothing and the feeling is so rewarding when you do! One unit of blood saves three lives! If you can, see the information below, or pm me and I will put you in the schedule. If you can’t, please spread the word! Thank you! Happy Heavenly 76th Birthday, Tim! ❤️ I’m sure he’s smiling knowing that so many people donate blood! 🩸
Portland Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 740

The Portland Fire Department is looking for its next group of recruits that want to join the largest and busiest first response agency in Maine. Applications are open now with a potential lateral academy late summer or early fall. All interested are encouraged to apply for potential hire or to begin work with the PFD Recruitment Team to navigate the pre-hire process prior to the next full training academy likely in the spring of 2025.

To read the full job posting and to apply, click the below link to the City of Portland website:
https://selfservice.portlandmaine.gov/ess/EmploymentOpportunities/JobDetail.aspx?req=226&sreq=4&form=1200&desc=FIREFIGHTER,%20EMT

Congratulations and gratitude for our 6 newest members for all their hard work to get to this day and for all of the instructors that got them here. Welcome to the family and the best job in the world!

Six new Portland firefighters ready for action after graduation and training Six new Portland firefighters now have all the skills they need to tackle fierce flames.

Please avoid the Veranda St area. Fire crews are on scene of a 3 alarm fire on Pembroke St.

We have been lucky enough to partner with Alane O'Connor and the MaineHealth MaineMOMS program over the last year through our non-emergent outreach team, Mobile Medical Outreach. Alane is a wonderful provider that is making a difference and has brought a lot to our program and providers. Cheers Alane!

Fewer Maine babies are being born with substance exposure. No one’s sure why Hospital data show the lowest figures in a decade, but officials say changes in reporting could be skewing the results.

Thank you to Morgan Womack and the Portland Press Herald for this additional, in depth look at our provider's work in conjunction with Maine EMS, Maine DHHS, and Maine CDC in the area of field deliveries. These contributions to patient care can be seen in the City of Portland, Maine and across the state.

New device, medication help Maine paramedics improve baby delivery Former EMS protocol required paramedics to transport mothers and babies in separate ambulances. Now crews can carry them together, giving a mother and her child more time to connect.

Thank you Caroline LeCour and NEWS CENTER Maine for highlighting both our providers efforts and a piece of new equipment that makes transporting mom and baby safely together after a field delivery a reality.

Portland first responders are using a new device to transport newborns and mothers to the hospital The KangooFix device allows newborns to be strapped to their mother's chest and safely taken to the hospital in one ambulance, something deemed too dangerous before.

Long overdue post, but May 20-23th we celebrated EMS week with each of our shifts. We provided lunch, and ended the week with raffle drawings. PFD was able to really reward our staff thanks to a generous anonymous check. Special thank you to for cooking for us, for providing , for lovely air fresheners, for wonderfully built (custom designed) thin red line wooden flags, for the cutting boards, , , and for additional donations. We really had a great week. 🚑

Additional information regarding next weeks full scale, multi-agency public safety exercise occurring in and around the City of Portland.

Next week more than 30 agencies are participating in Katahdin Shield 2024. Any observed Maine National Guard, law enforcement, and fire response activities during the exercise are part of a simulated scenario and are not indicative of a real emergency. Learn more at maine.gov/mema/KatahdinShield.

The PFD, along with many other state and federal agencies, will participate in a large scale drill during the first week of June. Please see the included information for details, more information will follow in the coming weeks.

A full-scale inter-agency training exercise is happening the first week of June. Major impacts to the public are not anticipated. Learn more at maine.gov/mema/KatahdinShield.

The Portland Fire Department is pleased to celebrate Emergency Medical Services Week, May 19 - 25, 2024. This is the 50th annual National EMS Week, and this year's theme is “Honoring our Past, Forging our Future.”

Happy EMS Week to all emergency medical providers, particularly our hard working and highly proficient City of Portland providers.

🏒🔥 Get Ready to Face Off 🔥🏒
The Portland Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 740 are pleased to present the:

BATTLE OF THE BRIDGE!

Mark your calendars, hockey fans! 🗓️ Join us for an electrifying showdown as the Firefighters of the Portland Maine Fire Department go head-to-head against the Firefighters of the South Portland (Maine) Fire Department in the inaugural Battle of the Bridge charity hockey game! 🚒🥅

📅 Date: June 22nd
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
🏟️ Location: William B Troubh Ice Arena, 225 Park Ave, Portland Maine

It's not just a game—it's a chance to support a great cause! All proceeds from this exciting event will benefit the Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation providing vital support to children burn survivors and their families. ❤️🔥

Bring your family, friends, and neighbors for an afternoon of thrilling hockey action and community spirit. Cheer on your local heroes as they hit the ice and compete for bragging rights in this epic battle! 🙌🏒

Be a part of the action and get your tickets now!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inaugural-battle-of-the-bridge-tickets-874002162997

Don't miss out on this historic event! Let's come together to celebrate our firefighters, support our community, and make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. See you at the rink!

South Portland Professional Fire Fighters Local 1476 City of Portland, Maine William B. Troubh Ice Arena Portland Firefighters Hockey Club

On Saturday the Portland Fire Department took final delivery of our new CFMOTO UFORCE side by side ATVs. These ATVs feature a 1000cc motor, 3 person inclosed cab, 1000 lbs cargo capacity, patient transport insert and full emergency warning and lighting package. The units were immediately put into service a Gator 1 (stationed at the Munjoy Hill) and Gator 9 (stationed at Riverton). The units first action was was providing EMS support for the Portland 10 miler road race on Sunday.

Update 1700 hours. The fire is now under control and all roads have been opened up. 

4/24/24 1630 hours

Please avoid the area Stephens Avenue at Montrose Street / Rackleff Streets. Portland Fire Department crews are on scene at a building fire in the area.

Shortly past 4 this afternoon, Shift 3 crews responded to 81 Danforth St for a report of a fire in an electrical outlet that was potentially extending to the structure. Crews arrived quickly to the scene and rapidly contained the fire, as well as displaying aggressive aerial placement and operation. Crews cleared the scene just before 4:30.

Former Maine State Governor Joe Brennan was honored with a funeral service at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception this morning.

The procession then made its way to Calvary Cemetery in South Portland, along the way Ladder 1 & Ladder 5 paid their respects with a flag arch presentation at the intersections of Franklin and Fox Streets.

📸: Lt. Paul Marshall

Today marks the 16th anniversary of the passing of Firefighter Stephen Pallotta, who lost his battle with Lou Gehrig's Disease. A devoted member of Engine Company 1 on Munjoy Hill, Stephen was a shining example of bravery and selflessness, and his dedication to his community was an inspiration to all who knew him. His memory will continue to be an enduring reminder of the sacrifices made by our brave first responders.

On Sunday we held our annual awards ceremony. We acknowledged all the wonderful accomplishments our department has had over the year.

We would like to highlight one award in particular, the Class A Merit Award. It has been since 2007 that a member of the PFD has received this award, and only the 8th time ever this department has bestowed this honor for actions taken at an emergency incident.

On November 11, 2023 our crews were dispatched to the report of a vehicle in the water at the Cutter Street boat ramp. Lt LaRou arriving on Rescue 1, entered the water and swam to the submerged vehicle. Lt Phillip LaRou was able to break the drivers side window, allowing access to and removal of the victim. These actions ultimately resulted in her survival.

Congratulations to Lt Phil LaRou.

Today, the Portland Fire Department celebrates its 256th birthday. Our inception date of March 29, 1768 stands amongst those of the oldest fire departments in the country and we have proudly operated since that date long ago. We look very different than we did in our infancy, growing with firefighting technology through hand pumps, steam engines, motorization, a marine division starting in 1894, Air Rescue firefighting starting in 1973, the addition of emergency medicine with MEDCu which originally started in 1975 and moved under the fire department umbrella in 1997, and all the specialized areas of response like HAZMAT, confined space, and technical rescue. We have done and continue to do so many different things serving the City of Portland over our considerably lengthy lifespan. Please join us in celebrating being 256 years young. Happy Birthday PFD!

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ALERT: We are opening a temporary warming center for residents who are without power and need a warm place to visit, charge electronics, or sleep overnight. The warming center will be located at the East End Community School at 195 North Street and will be open from 5:00 PM Sunday, March 24 until 7:00 AM Monday, March 25.

People without transportation are encouraged to use Greater Portland Metro to travel to the warming center. The last bus that arrives at East End Community School is at 6:05 PM. Any elderly or disabled residents who would like to use the center, but cannot get there on their own should call RTP at 207-774-2666 (available through 9:00 PM). No fares will be charged for anyone traveling to the warming center. The City would like to remind residents to please check on any neighbors who may be elderly or physically challenged to ensure they are safe and warm if they do not have power.

Anyone planning to stay overnight should make sure they have any necessary clothing, medications, toiletries, and a sleeping bag and pillow with them. Unfortunately, pets cannot be accommodated.

According to Central Maine Power, there are roughly 15,400 customers in Portland without power.

Safety Reminders:


If you are using a generator, please remember to follow proper generator usage. https://www.portlandmaine.gov/278/Safety-Tips

If you observe a downed power line, report it to CMP. Citizens are reminded to never touch a downed power line or a tree in contact with a downed line. Motorists should slow down or change lanes when approaching utility crews working on roadways.

Other related tree damage from trees in the public way should be reported to City Forestry crews via our 311 tool, SeeClickFix. Residents can download the SeeClickFix mobile app or visit https://www.portlandmaine.gov/311. Residents are urged to provide as much detail as possible with pictures so crews know how to respond to each hazard.

Regional emergency shelters have opened in several Maine towns and counties. Please visit MEMA’s website to find out if emergency shelters open. You may also dial 2-1-1.

Check that carbon monoxide and smoke detectors are properly installed and replace the old batteries with new ones.

Do not use your cooking stove or oven to heat your house.

Owners and managers responsible for commercial properties equipped with sprinkler and standpipe systems should clear the fire department connections to these systems.

The South Portland and Portland Fire Departments are hosting our physical ability test in May! Please see flyer for additional information.

Contact [email protected] with any questions or to schedule your test today!