The City of Portland has the largest professional fire and emergency medical services department in the State of Maine. 220+ sworn members work around the clock to protect the City’s nearly 70,000 citizens.
In addition to fire protection and EMS, the Portland Fire Department fully staffs the Air Rescue Station at the Portland International Jetport; boasts the only Heavy Rescue Company that provides technical rescue capabilities regionally; and has one of the few Marine Firefighting Divisions in Maine.
A career with the PFD provides more variety and opportunities for advancement than any other firefighter position in the state. The PFD is seeking ambitious, talented firefighter/EMTs who have a passion for serving their community while continuously improving their skills.
The current hiring cycle will focus on the delivery of a streamlined onboarding for candidates certified with Firefighter I and II and a current EMT-B or higher EMS license, with a likely start date at the end of September 2025. Non-certified applicants are encouraged to apply and engage in the recruiting process for a potential Spring 2026 start date.
Lateral Transfers: The PFD accommodates lateral applicants with at least three years of full time experience by providing a streamlined onboarding process with additional initial pay at the step level in the Local 740 contract equivalent to outside experience up to a maximum of 12 years.
Requirements for hire:
Salary & Benefits:
Starting base salary range for non-lateral candidates:
Further details for all available pay levels and stipends can be found in the current Local 740 contract.
Military GI Benefits: The Portland Fire Department is an On-The-Job-Training approved program offering flexible training plans up to 2 years.
City benefits include:
Applications accepted until filled - For more information call Peg Mitschele at 207-874-8407 OR pfdhiring@portlandmaine.gov.
The City of Portland believes that to do our best work, our employees need to reflect the diverse, vibrant community we serve. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and are committed to celebrating all dimensions of diversity in the workplace. Applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. If you need to request a reasonable accommodation, please call 207-874-8624 or email hrinfo@portlandmaine.gov
Type : INTERNAL & EXTERNAL
Group : FIRE FIGHT
Job Family : FIRE
Posting Start : 04/04/2025
Posting End : 12/31/9999