ARFF Station - Portland, Maine Fire Dept.

10/23/2026

This picture is from Sunday July 26, 2026 when the Red Units responded on a Small Box assignment after a Gulfstream aircraft declared an emergency due to a reported issue with its nose landing gear.

The aircraft landed safely on Runway 11 and came to a stop without incident. Due to the landing gear issue, the aircraft had to be towed off the runway to Northeast Air.

10/07/2026

10/05/2026

This afternoon brought a rare sight to Portland International Jetport-Maine (PWM) as a passenger Boeing 757-200 diverted to the Jetport.

The United Airlines flight, traveling from Edinburgh, Scotland (EDI) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), diverted to Portland after increased headwinds resulted in higher-than-anticipated fuel consumption.

While PWM is home to a FedEx Boeing 757 cargo aircraft, seeing a 757 in passenger service at the Jetport is uncommon. The Airbus A321 is typically the largest passenger aircraft regularly serving PWM, making the arrival of a passenger 757 a unique sight on the apron.

Because of the aircraft’s additional height, a scissor lift was needed for refueling. Approximately 5,000 gallons of fuel were added while the passengers remained onboard. Since the aircraft was being refueled with passengers onboard, the Red Units stood by on the apron as a safety precaution throughout the refueling operation.

Once refueling was complete, Flight 979 departed PWM and continued on to Washington Dulles.

09/20/2026

It was our privilege to honor these veterans with a ceremonial water salute as they returned home to Maine. 🇺🇸

08/19/2026

25 YEARS, NEVER FORGOTTEN
September 11, 2001 — September 11, 2026

AN INVITATION TO OUR FIRE & POLICE BROTHERS AND SISTERS

The Portland Fire Department invites Fire & Police personnel from departments and agencies throughout Maine and beyond to stand with us as we honor and remember the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks on our nation.

Event Details:
* Date: Friday, September 11, 2026
* Location: Fort Allen Park, Eastern Promenade - Portland, Maine
* Fire & Police Personnel Line-up: 8:30 AM

COMMUNITY INVITATION

Members of the public are warmly invited to attend this solemn ceremony as we come together to remember the lives lost, honor those who responded, and recognize the lasting impact of September 11, 2001.

WE REMEMBER. WE HONOR. WE WILL NEVER FORGET.

07/20/2026

Red 2 spotted something a little different on the terminal apron yesterday afternoon.

JetBlue’s Airbus A320 (tail number N632JB) better known as "Bear Force One," arrived from New York–JFK sporting its unmistakable Boston Bruins special livery. The aircraft has worn the Bruins-themed paint scheme since 2019, when JetBlue unveiled it to celebrate its partnership with the team.

While N632JB may have visited Portland International Jetport before, this was the first time our crew had the chance to see it on the ramp. Special liveries are always a welcome sight and add a little extra color to an otherwise routine day of aircraft operations.

07/16/2026

Yesterday was a busy day for military aircraft stopping at the Portland International Jetport-Maine.

The day started with a U.S. Air Force C-130 Hercules arriving and remaining overnight. Later, a flight of 3 U.S. Navy F/A-18 Super Hornets from VFC-12 “Fighting Omars” Squadron stopped for fuel. They’re an adversary squadron that provides realistic air combat training for fleet aviators. Their Super Hornets feature unique camouflage paint schemes and Red Star markings on the vertical stabilizers, designed to replicate potential adversary aircraft.

Early afternoon brought a U.S. Navy P-8A Poseidon that also stopped for fuel before departing later in the afternoon. The P-8’s primary role is long-range surveillance and anti-submarine warfare.

It’s always great to see the variety of military aviation that passes through the Jetport 🇺🇸✈️

07/10/2026

07/09/2026

This afternoon, our firefighters conducted a hands-on fire extinguisher training class for two employees from the MAC Air Group which is one of two Fixed Base Operators (FBO) at the Portland International Jetport-Maine.

FAA regulations require recurrent fire safety training for FBO employees who fuel aircraft or handle aviation fuel. As part of the training, participants reviewed fire prevention, extinguisher selection, and proper firefighting techniques before putting those skills into practice with live-fire extinguisher training.

Working together with our Jetport partners helps ensure a safe operating environment for everyone on the airfield.

07/08/2026

Road trip… Brunswick Executive Airport or bust!