Portland Fire, Maine

Public Safety items of interest to residents and visitors in the City of Portland, Maine (Privately owned and maintained feed - NOT Official City outlet)

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

The @PFFMaine is on the ground in #Lewiston to support members who responded to this tragedy. Peer response and mental health clinicians are providing assistance to members @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident are in support with more resources to #ProtectTheProtectors #LewistonStrong

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

Head on over to https://t.co/QkPY26RLX4 to buy some awesome PFD shirts, and raise some money for the Portland Firefighter’s Children’s Burn Foundation

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Did you know we have an online store? It’s true, we have some tshirts and hoodies for sale, as well as our charity softball tournament tshirts. Swing on over to https://t.co/oqo6k2eDjQ

All proceeds of the softball shirt goes to our children’s burn foundation.

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

Congratulations Rich, enjoy retirement!!

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Today the most senior firefighter at the Bramhall Firehouse is putting his gear on for the last time.
Rich Merrill of L6, Your 33 years of dedicated service to the City of Portland, Maine has not gone unnoticed. We thank you and wish you well in your retirement

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

@PortlandOldport @CityPortland @portlanddowntwn @IAFFlocal740 #portlandmefirefighters

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

#whileyouweresleeping your #portlandmefirefighters were alerted to a fire that went to 2 alarms. Fast response times and aggressive firefighting by #portlandsbravest kept the fire from getting any worse.

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

The hardest working men and women in the whole fire service!

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Our EMS is second to none! They provide the @CityPortland with the best care around. We’re the busiest department in the state and last year was the busiest in history. Lets recognize the hardest working ems providers in Maine @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident #PortlandMeFirefighters

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Our EMS is second to none! They provide the @CityPortland with the best care around. We’re the busiest department in the state and last year was the busiest in history. Lets recognize the hardest working ems providers in Maine @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident #PortlandMeFirefighters

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as a reminder we need to prioritize our well-being. Remember, you don't have to face it alone. Reach out, seek support, and let's foster a community of compassion and understanding. 🤝💕 #portlandmefirefighters @IAFFofficial @CityPortland

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

You want to get hired in the fire department? If you’re looking for a job here in Portland or South Portland, this is where it starts. List is good for 2 years. Not valid for any other departments

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth and there is a crisis in the fire service. The @NFFF_News estimates 100 to 200 ff deaths by suicide each year. Today on #mentalhealthmonday Help us break the stigma! you’re not alone. We’re here for you! @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Congratulations to our firefighters who competed in the #Boston #FightForAirClimb and raising more than 11k for the @LungAssociation Great job!
@IAFFofficial
#fundraiser #stairclimber #answeingthebellsince1768 #PortlandMeFirefighters #teamwork

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

@LisaHardy36 @IAFFlocal740 @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident You have never worked for a fire department have you? You have no idea how it works. Sounds like you just have a chip on your shoulder

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Thank you @IAFFPresident and @IAFFofficial for fighting to keep firefighters safe and protected against harmful toxic #pfas that are in our turnout gear. Our job is dangerous enough, we shouldn’t have to worry about our gear.

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Congratulations to class 2022-29 as they pass their 1 year probation tomorrow! They’ll trade in their orange helmet shields for a helmet shield with their badge number.
“Probies” no more. Welcome to the #firefamily #portlandmefirefighters #portlandme #portlandmaine

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Your #PortlandMEfirefighters had a great time at the Maine Irish Heritage Center St. Patrick's Day Parade.
Engine 5 from Central Station Ladder 3 from Rosemont, Rescue 1 and Medcu 6 from Bramhall Square Firehouse #stpatricksday2023 #portlandme #portlamaine #statricksdayparade

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

A message from your fire safety experts:
Check your smoke alarms when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time​. Press and hold – you should hear a loud beep if it is good. #portlandmefirefighters #portlandme #portlandmaine #firesafety #fireeducation #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

Great cause, great event, great people, consider donating if you can

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

Help us raise some money for a worthy cause! On the 17th at the East End beach, will be Paddy's Day Plunge. It is sponsored by @RiRaPortland and benefits thePortland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation. Follow the link in the comments and give a donation to this worthy cause.

[Portland Fire, Maine @PortlandFire]

You can help by adopting the hydrant on your street, keep an eye out for the hardest working firefighters in New England!

[Portland Maine Firefighters @IAFFlocal740]

We’re out shoveling hydrants,making sure it’s clear in case of a fire. Be careful when driving, fire trucks will be stopping frequently and might block traffic. Your #portlandmefirefighters are always on the frontline #protectingthecommunity @CityPortland @IAFFofficial

[CBS 13 News @WGME]

A Portland firefighter is being hailed as a hero for something he did off the clock: https://t.co/mHT9gstMH6