Portland Maine Fire Department

06/18/2026

**Incident Update** At approximately 4:02 PM companies responded to a reported structure fire at 134 Hicks Street. Engine 9 arrived on scene and found a kitchen fire extending to other parts of the residence and the All Hands was struck. Subsequent companies arrived and the fire was quickly knocked down. Companies remained on scene for extensive overhaul operations.

Images from today's All Hands Fire, Box 943, at 134 Hicks Street in the Riverton neighborhood of City of Portland, Maine.

06/17/2026

Crews are currently operating at an All Hands Fire at 134 Hicks Street in the Riverton neighborhood of City of Portland, Maine. Please use caution and avoid the area, if possible.

06/17/2026

On Monday afternoon the cadets of Fire Academy 2026-40 had the honor to salute Firefighter Jacob Spaulding on his journey home from Maine Medical Center, where he's been recovering from injuries suffered during the lumber mill fire in Searsmont back in May.

We wish Firefighter Spaulding the best as he continues his recovery and thank him for his service and sacrifice to his community, and we continue to keep in our hearts all the families and community members affected by last month's tragedy in Searsmont.

06/17/2026

We're extremely proud to share this story from last week on NEWS CENTER Maine, featuring active and retired members from our department and the work they're doing to help the community and the members affected by last month's lumber mill fire in Searsmont.

The Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation has been doing terrific work for many, many years thanks to the dedication and hard work of department members past and present, and our appreciation for their time and energy cannot be overstated.

Nearly a month after the Searsmont blast, first responders rally to support injured colleagues and families. Discover their journey of recovery and resilience.

06/16/2026

Twelve years have passed since the Portland Fire Department lost Captain Michael Kucsma, but his memory remains an important part of our department's history.

Captain Kucsma's dedication to the fire service, commitment to his fellow firefighters, and service to the citizens of Portland left a lasting impression on all who knew him. Today, we pause to remember a respected officer, colleague, and friend whose legacy continues to live on within our ranks.

Never forgotten.

06/16/2026

The department and the Training Division are proud to invite family, friends, and the public to the graduation ceremony of Fire Academy Class 2026-40.

To celebrate the dedication and achievements of the cadets and instructors, graduation will take place on Friday, June 26th at 3 PM at Portland High School in City of Portland, Maine.

06/14/2026

We are saddened to learn of the passing of Assistant Chief Wayne Woodbury of the Searsmont Fire Department, who died this morning from injuries suffered at the lumber mill explosion back on May 15th.

We send our heartfelt condolences to the Woodbury family and our brothers and sisters of the Searsmont Fire Department.

We thank Chief Woodbury for his supreme sacrifice, for which he will always be remembered, and in the dedication and courage of all firefighters past and present, his spirit lives on.

06/11/2026

06/08/2026

Today marks the final shift for Firefighter Anthony DiPietro, who at 0800 tomorrow morning will retire after a remarkable career with our department and nearly 33 years of service to the City of Portland, Maine.

Firefighter DiPietro joined the department in October 1993 and has worked at the Bramhall Square Firehouse for well over two decades! He is assigned to Ladder 6, Platoon 4.

Please join us in thanking Firefighter DiPietro for his service and dedication to the department and wish him a happy and healthy retirement!