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Portland, Maine, USA
Joined February 2008
The @PFFMaine is on the ground in #Lewiston to support members who responded to this tragedy. Peer response and mental health clinicians are providing assistance to members @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident are in support with more resources to #ProtectTheProtectors #LewistonStrong
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#whileyouweresleeping your #portlandmefirefighters were alerted to a fire that went to 2 alarms. Fast response times and aggressive firefighting by #portlandsbravest kept the fire from getting any worse.
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Our EMS is second to none! They provide the @CityPortland with the best care around. We’re the busiest department in the state and last year was the busiest in history. Lets recognize the hardest working ems providers in Maine @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident #PortlandMeFirefighters
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💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month, as a reminder we need to prioritize our well-being. Remember, you don't have to face it alone. Reach out, seek support, and let's foster a community of compassion and understanding. 🤝💕 #portlandmefirefighters @IAFFofficial @CityPortland
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You want to get hired in the fire department? If you’re looking for a job here in Portland or South Portland, this is where it starts. List is good for 2 years. Not valid for any other departments
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May is #mentalhealthawarenessmonth and there is a crisis in the fire service. The @NFFF_News estimates 100 to 200 ff deaths by suicide each year. Today on #mentalhealthmonday Help us break the stigma! you’re not alone. We’re here for you! @IAFFofficial @IAFFPresident
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Congratulations to our firefighters who competed in the #Boston #FightForAirClimb and raising more than 11k for the @LungAssociation Great job! @IAFFofficial #fundraiser #stairclimber #answeingthebellsince1768 #PortlandMeFirefighters #teamwork
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Thank you @IAFFPresident and @IAFFofficial for fighting to keep firefighters safe and protected against harmful toxic #pfas that are in our turnout gear. Our job is dangerous enough, we shouldn’t have to worry about our gear.
Happening Now: @IAFFPresident announcing the IAFF has filed suit against the National Fire Protection Association to remove standards keeping toxic #PFAS forever chemicals in fire fighter protective gear.
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Congratulations to class 2022-29 as they pass their 1 year probation tomorrow! They’ll trade in their orange helmet shields for a helmet shield with their badge number. “Probies” no more. Welcome to the #firefamily #portlandmefirefighters #portlandme #portlandmaine
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Your #PortlandMEfirefighters had a great time at the Maine Irish Heritage Center St. Patrick's Day Parade. Engine 5 from Central Station Ladder 3 from Rosemont, Rescue 1 and Medcu 6 from Bramhall Square Firehouse #stpatricksday2023 #portlandme #portlamaine #statricksdayparade
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A message from your fire safety experts: Check your smoke alarms when you change your clocks for Daylight Saving Time​. Press and hold – you should hear a loud beep if it is good. #portlandmefirefighters #portlandme #portlandmaine #firesafety #fireeducation #IAFF #IAFFSafetyTips
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Portland Fire, Maine retweeted
A Portland firefighter is being hailed as a hero for something he did off the clock: bit.ly/3Iu6geO
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Our members will be out shoveling hydrants today, please be careful and patient as our trucks may be stopped in the road
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Our retired brother Lt. Aaron Osgood needs some help. He lost his son, a marine, to suicide. If you cant help least get the word out about the Suicide and Crisis Lifelin dial 988 on a phone if you are in crisis. Help is out there. Please help us. gofundme.com/f/dylan-osgood
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Come visit us at our @MDAorg booth at @PortlandOnTap at the @CrossArena and donate to a worthy cause. #portlandmefirefighters
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Everyone going to @PortlandOnTap today at @CrossArena swing by our @MDAorg booth and help end this disease by #filltheboot. #portlandMEfirefighters
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Thank you @IAFFPresident for leading this fight against cancer causing #PFAS in bunker gear and creating the #Burned documentary outlining the risk firefighters face. Our time at #ALTS23 has been educational and eye opening. Another great training seminar by @IAFFofficial
It was a big day at #ALTS23 with the premiere of the PFAS documentary #BURNED and the introduction of three nationally recognized law firms retained by the IAFF to join the fight to rid our gear of #PFAS. "We will take this battle wherever we need to." - @IAFFPresident
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January is Firefighter Cancer Awareness Month. Firefighters have a 9% greater chance of getting it and 14% greater chance of dying from cancer than the public. #portlandMeFirefighters #portlandsBravest #answeringthebellsince1768 #FFCancerMonth #ExtinguishCancer #iaff
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We were at @homedepot on Warren Avenue for a #filltheboot for the @mdaorg @mdamaineofficial. Thanks for #donating to a worthy cause and with more pop up events in the future like and follow! #portlandmefirefighters #iaffofficial #portlandme #MuscularDystrophyAwareness
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