Chris Fleming

Profile Information:

Lives in:
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.

Comment Wall:

  • Adam Bean

    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.

    May 8, 2008

  • Adam Bean

    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.

    May 11, 2008

  • Kevin Reilly

    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

    May 13, 2008

  • Dennis E Sampson

    Hey Chris

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

    STAFE SAFE !! Dennis

    May 23, 2008