MISSION STATEMENT

THE SOUTH PORTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT STRIVES FOR EXCELLENCE IN PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF EMERGENCY SERVICES, PREVENTION, AND OUTREACH TO THE RESIDENTS, BUSINESSES, AND VISITORS OF SOUTH PORTLAND.

DEPARTMENT VISION/MOTTO

OUR JOB IS OUR LIFE, AND YOURS

DEPARTMENT VALUES

The South Portland Fire Department works hard to create and maintain a desired organizational culture. Our culture is what drives us to achieve our mission. To ensure that culture is realized, the following core values are important parts of our culture every day.

  • Professional 
  • Caring
  • Competent
  • Flexible 
  • Educated
  • Dedicated

 

Fire Headquarters

684 Broadway

Monday- Friday 8:00 am - 4:00 pm 

Business Phone (Non Emergency) Number: 207 799-3314

Fax Number: 207 799-7583

ALL EMERGENCIES: DIAL 911 

The City of South Portland is the fourth largest city in Maine. Located on Portland Harbor, South Portland Fire Department provides Fire and Emergency Medical Services to a community with a resident population of over 25,000 and a workday population that more than doubles in size during the day. The city covers 13 square miles of a mix of industry and residential structures. The city has been referred to as two cities, with the western half of the city hosting commercial, industrial and advanced technology property and the eastern half of the city sporting a community college, a beach area, several parks, one of the state’s largest marinas, 

Due to the dedication of our staff and the continued support of our community the South Portland Fire Department is ranked by ISO (Insurance Services Office) as one of the top departments in the Country. As of February of 2016, the South Portland Fire Department is the only Class One Fire Department in Maine. 


Administration: (Click On Hyperlink to E-mail)

Fire Chief/ EMA Director:

Phil Selberg

Training Division & Special Operations Division: 

Deputy Chief Brian Cousino

Fire Prevention & Public Education: 

Deputy Chief Michael Williams 

Deputy Chief Seth Hagar

Emergency Medical Services & Personnel: 

Deputy Chief Chris Copp 

Logistics:

Vacant 

EMS Coordinator: 

Vacant

Fire Inspectors: 

Lieutenant John Sheetz

Acting Lieutenant Steve Simonson

Administrative Assistant: 

Jessica DeBendetto

Public Information Officer: 

Vacant