South Portland Fire Rescue Central Station

04/29/2023

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lfjo41AOaz4

South Portland Fire Department in the 1940's

06/20/2020

Strange times to see my former ambulance partners retiring, but here goes another one. Pictured in the middle (some time ago) our Captain Robb Couture finishes his last shift as the Captain of Engine 48. Congratulations and we're glad you're not going too far!

06/11/2019

03/10/2019

Before they head out to the service, a couple of SPFD members (almost in their full Class A's) take some time to touch up the floor before Capt. Barnes' arrival. I am humbled to have played a very small role, as did many, many others in the services for Joel. What is both strange and comforting, is that now when I go to a large FD event, I not only see old friends, but new faces who were me many years ago. Students living in the same station that I did, attending the same college programs as me, starting their careers humble and respectful of the traditions of our trade. As much as we love our work, time marches on and a new generation emerges eager to prove themselves. I hope today they saw the same things that I saw and they take to heart what it means to be part of this strange thing we are called to.

02/16/2019

https://www.wmtw.com/article/south-portland-firefighter-is-a-community-champion/26366745

Hale Fitzgerald says saving a life is just part of his job.

02/02/2019

It was a cold four weeks, but they made it. Congratulations to our new recruits!

01/07/2019

Boy, if I had 25 years to go..... I’d still have a big smile on my face. Welcome to the seven new members of the SPFD.

11/15/2018

There has been an evergreen tree in front of the Cash Corner fire station since it was built. The original one was planted under the supervision of Captain (later Deputy Chief) Jack Hayworth. That tree was blown down in a micro burst storm in 1998 (about two weeks after I started my career at the SPFD). This was the original tree's replacement and was planted under the supervision of Captain Tom Haskell. I remember it being about 12' tall when it went in the ground. Sure hope lots of folks enjoy it all lit up!

This year's winner: A 40-foot blue spruce.

11/02/2018

This is why we spend so much time training. This is why we are here. This is why we advocate for adequate staffing.

The 33-year-old woman, unconscious and badly burned, was rushed to the hospital after the group of five South Portland firefighters got her out of the burning bedroom Wednesday night.

10/13/2018

https://vimeo.com/132967801

VHS color video tape with audio. Training appears to be in conjunction with US Coast Guard Rescue.

10/07/2018

Platoon 3 training. It’s not often we get acquired structures to train in. When we do we try to make the most of it. It can be hard on the neighborhood, but your fire department is better because of these kinds of drills. We thank you for putting up with us.

06/28/2018

Look closely and you'll see E4 (an Ahrens Fox that we still have) leaving the old Central Station on Thomas St and E6 (which is still maintained by the E6 Call Company) leaving their quarters on Union St.

16mm color film of South Portland Fire Department equipment and locations, filmed in the early 50's.