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State of Maine Wildfire Danger Report
The Portage Lake Fire Department is a skilled and higly-motivated group of volunteers who dedicate their time to make sure Portage Lake and the surrounding areas are protected from fire and other emergencies.
Meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Mondays of each month. We are always looking for able-bodied & self-motivated people to join the Department! You could earn an extra $1,000+ per year! FMI contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the town office 435-4361.
There are currently 8 members of the Fire Department; following is a list of Officers:
| Brian Cote | Chief |
| Brad Boutot | Asst. Chief |
| David Pierce | Captain |
| Christopher Walker | Leuitenant |
| Tom Raymond | Training Officer |
| Margaret Pierce | Secretary |
| Jesse Pinette | |
| Lawrence Duchette |
Will your home survive a fire? Here is a link to Maine Forest Service's Tips for Homeowners: Firewise USA: Forest Protection: Maine Forest Service: Protection Division - Forest Rangers
If you would like to have a brush fire that is not contained within a fire-ring, please contact local Fire Warden Larry Duchette at the Town Office @ 435-4361 or home 435-1010/754-0018, or Deputy Fire Warden Chris Walker @ 762-0392. You can also request an online burn permit directly from the State of Maine for a small fee.