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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. 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 |
Meetings held 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 or more! FMI contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call the town office 435-4361.
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.