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About Chris Fleming

Chris Fleming
Residence.
Scarborough, Maine
Department:
Portland Fire Department
Title/rank:
Lieutenant
Years of public service:
17 years total between volunteer and career
Agency structure:
Paid fire department
Top issues in your department:
Staffing, leadership, and training.
Professional Qualifications:
N.H. Firefighter III, Maine Haz Mat Tech, EMT-B, Firefighter II. Portland Fire Dept. Drill School instructor.
A.A.S. Fire Science, New Hampshire Community Tech. College
B.A. English, University of New Hampshire
Executive Board I.A.F.F. Local 740
Bio:
I started in the fire service as a volunteer in Warwick, NY. I served there 2 years before moving to New Hampshire where I volunteered with the Madbury, NH. F.D. I was hired full-time by the Rochester, NH. F.D. in 1995 and served 3 years there before being hired by the Portland, Maine F.D. I was promoted to Lieutenant in 2005 and am currently assigned to the Air Rescue station.

Chris Fleming's Groups

Fireground Strategies
(105 members)
Created by Anthony Avillo
The Connection
(7 members)
Created by Cheryl Horvath
Command Safety
(15 members)
Created by Christopher Naum, SFPE
Achieving and Maintaining Safe Staffing
(35 members)
Created by Frank Ricci
FDIC
(46 members)
Created by Fire Engineering

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Smooth versus Fog ( Pros & Cons)

Added a post 23 hours ago

Todd, Are they really taking ALL the combination nozzles off the rigs? What about foam ops, or vapor dispersal, or rapid emergency decon? I think it's important to remember that one tool won't do e... Read More »

Bad Gear

Added a post Jun 20

How about a chief who sold a perfectly good, new engine because he didn't like the shape of the cab!?! This was also the same guy who spent thousands redesigning collar pins, buying chrome hub caps... Read More »

Bad Gear

Added a post Jun 20

Yeah Barry, I think that's part of FEMSA test!?! Man, that's bad! Was he buying raincoats or fire gear? The big selling point the salesman used with our chief was, "This gear was designed for snowb... Read More »

 

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Chris Fleming replied to the discussion Smooth versus Fog ( Pros & Cons) 23 hours ago
Chris Fleming commented on the blog post Hey Do You Have a Minute For Me? 1 day ago
Chris Fleming replied to the discussion chin straps and waist straps Jun 24
Chris Fleming replied to the discussion Effective Fire Incident Evaluations Jun 24
Chris Fleming joined the group Fireground Strategies Jun 24
Chris Fleming replied to the discussion Bad Gear Jun 20
Chris Fleming replied to the discussion Bad Gear Jun 20
Chris Fleming replied to the discussion Bad Gear Jun 20

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At 9:49am on May 25th, 2008, Dennis E Sampson said…
Hey Chris,
Small world I lived in Wallington NJ (Bergen County) for 3 1/2 years when I got Married and was in their Dept. You also enjoy the summer !
STAY SAFE !! Dennis
At 10:55pm on May 23rd, 2008, Dennis E Sampson said…
Hey Chris

Just a note I have family in Portland Maine and with your dedication I know there in good hands !!

STAFE SAFE !! Dennis
At 11:38am on May 13th, 2008, Kevin Reilly said…
No doubt!
Look forward to seeing you this summer Chris.
I will be back in Maine for memorial day weekend. I'll give you a call.
Stay Safe, Kev
At 8:24am on May 11th, 2008, Adam Bean said…
LT,
I'm thouroughly enjoying reading some of your comments on the various forums. Some great points and I especially loved the "widgets" and FDC comments.
At 10:13am on May 8th, 2008, Adam Bean said…
Hey LT, hope things are going good on shift 2. Maybe I'll end up back with you, sounds like a shake up is coming.
At 5:04pm on May 7th, 2008, Frank Ricci said…
Take a look and sign up to our group we could use your input. Tactical Building Blocks & Air Management. If you search groups by most members we are list at the top.
This group will focus on aggressive interior firefighting. We will address tactics that increase your chance of not getting jammed up and cover what actions to undertake if you do.We will cover some big issues as well as small tactical tips
 
 

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