Portland, Texas Fire Department

05/25/2026

With much respect and gratitude for all who have served our country and given the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, we thank you.

05/03/2026

Recognizing the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial tribute, our flag will be at half staff on Sunday, May 3, 2026, in honor of our fallen brothers and sisters who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty. The National Fallen Firefighters Memorial in Emmitsburg, Maryland stands as a solemn reminder of the sacrifices and the unwavering dedication of those who risk everything to protect others. Lowering the flag to half-staff on May 3 is a gesture of respect and remembrance.

Firefighters embody courage and selflessness, and it is fitting that their memory is preserved in such a meaningful way in Emmitsburg, Maryland. Every name engraved on those plaques represents a story of service and sacrifice that should never be forgotten.

04/22/2026

Today is admin professionals' day!!! Portland Fire Department like many other departments have an admin professional that is the backbone of our organization.

Ms. Ana is the bond that keeps our organizations rolling. We could not begin to explain all that she does for the department, city and especially the crews!!!! We appreciate you and everything you do for us!!! Enjoy the day!!!!

04/20/2026

We are proud to celebrate two firefighters who were recently awarded their Five-Year Service award, Firefighter/EMT Jaime Longoria and Firefighter/AEMT Joe Vela. We are very grateful to have them with us, and we are proud of them. Thank you for the excellent service you provide to our community! We look forward to many, many more years!

04/16/2026

During National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (April 12 to 18), we recognize the dedicated professionals who answer 9-1-1 calls and coordinate lifesaving responses every hour of every day. They are the backbone of our nation’s emergency response system.

Thank you to our own Portland Police Department Dispatchers who do an exceptional job every single day!

04/08/2026

Portland Fire Department recently conducted their annual Live Fire Training 🔥and also worked on Confined Space and Trench Rescue 🚨training at the National First Responder Training Complex in Corpus Christi. It was a full two days of rotating all fire personnel through training exercises that keep their skills sharp and at the ready. There was a lot of work put into these exercises, and we are proud of the dedication and commitment shown by each of these guys to train so well. 🚒

02/27/2026

Our new Brush 2 apparatus seeing its first call to a brush fire this past week. 🔥 Great work! 🔥

02/09/2026

We are glad to add this training to our skills. Our pets are family!

01/26/2026

⏰ Reminder: Applications are due by 5:00pm on Thursday, January 29! 📅

🚨 We are hiring!! 🚨 Portland Fire Department is hiring for the position of Firefighter/EMT. This is a great opportunity to join our team! 🔥🚒 Spread the word and share!

For more information and to download an application, go to the City of Portland website: https://portlandtx.gov/Jobs.aspx?UniqueId=97&From=All&CommunityJobs=False&JobID=FirefighterEMT-174

01/23/2026

We want everyone to stay safe and warm and consider these safety reminders.

As colder temperatures approach, now is the time to think about heating safety at home. 🕯️

Space heaters and other warming tools can be helpful—but only when used properly.

✔️ Keep heaters at least 3 feet from anything that can burn
✔️ Plug only one heat-producing appliance into an outlet
✔️ Never leave heaters unattended
✔️ Test smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly

Preparation now can help keep everyone safe!