How big is South Portland Fire Department?

South Portland Fire Department is a mostly career fire department that operates 5 stations with 71 career firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.

Where is South Portland Fire Department?

South Portland Fire Department is headquartered in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.

How do I apply to South Portland Fire Department?

Career openings at South Portland Fire Department are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.

South Portland Fire Department Jobs & Hiring

South Portland, Maine · Cumberland County

South Portland Fire Department is a mostly career fire department serving South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine. It operates with 5 stations, 71 career firefighters and 27 paid-per-call members.

Is South Portland Fire Department hiring?

Yes. South Portland Fire Department has 1 open position listed on FireJobs (1 full-time), confirmed on the department's hiring page October 12, 2026. Members see the position titles, salary, closing dates, and the direct application link below.

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Department Details

Location: South Portland, ME 04106
Department Type: Mostly career
Organization Type: Local (includes career, combination, and volunteer fire departments and fire districts)
County: Cumberland
Stations: 5
FDID: C0240
Phone: Available to subscribers
Website: Available to subscribers

Staffing

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Paid-Per-Call FF

How to apply to South Portland Fire Department

Career openings at South Portland Fire Department are posted on the department's or the South Portland government hiring page and usually require a completed application by a closing date, followed by a written test, a physical ability test, an interview, and a background check. Most Maine departments expect Firefighter I certification and an EMT license, or ask recruits to earn them in the academy. FireJobs tracks the hiring page and lists new positions here with salary, requirements, and the direct application link.

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South Portland Fire Department questions

Is South Portland Fire Department hiring?: Yes. South Portland Fire Department has 1 open position listed on FireJobs (1 full-time), confirmed on the department's hiring page October 12, 2026. Members see the titles, salary, closing dates and the application link.
How big is South Portland Fire Department?: South Portland Fire Department is a mostly career fire department that operates 5 stations with 71 career firefighters, according to the national fire department registry.
Where is South Portland Fire Department?: South Portland Fire Department is headquartered in South Portland, Cumberland County, Maine.
How do I apply to South Portland Fire Department?: Career openings at South Portland Fire Department are posted on the department's or the local government's hiring page with a closing date. Expect an application, a written test, a physical ability test, an interview and a background check. FireJobs lists each opening with the direct application link.