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.

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  • Dennis E Sampson

    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

    May 25, 2008

  • Adam Bean

    Hey LT,
    Looks like I'll be seeing more of you know. Back on Shift 2 starting Saturday. Hope all is well.
    Adam

    Sep 2, 2008

  • Jim Mason

    Chris,
    Thanks for joining Common Sense Firefighting (CSF). It's a decision - making page on the site. Jump into any of the discussions at any time you like. We've got some good one going right now. How many members do you get on the fiurst due alarm. That's large dept, I believe. If you're going to FDIC we're thinking of having a CSF get together one of the nites, probalbaly Tues at about 7 pm . If you're interested let us know on th CSF page
    Jim Mason
    Chgo FD

    Dec 11, 2008