30 October 2010

Questions Raised Over Manning of Portland (ME) Fireboat

A recent Portland Pres Herald article examined the Portland Fire Department’s manning of its fireboat company (Engine Company 7) as it also strives to provide medical coverage for Peaks Island. As the article mentions, the assigning of one of the company’s firefighters to assist in providing emergency medical coverage to the island has led to some delayed responses on calls involving the fireboat.

To access the article from the Portland Press Herald, please visit:

Portland Press Herald: Portland fire chief defends split crew on fireboats (23 OCT 10)

Background Information:

Portland Fire Department

Portland Professional Firefighters, IAFF Local 740

City of Portland

Wikipedia: Portland, Maine

Peaks Island

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