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The mission of MFSI is to assists in the development of skills and abilities of Maine’s Fire Service.

09/29/2026

Enhanced Real-World Fire Officer Training

MFSI was honored to welcome Chief Chad Johnston of the City of Portland Fire Department as a guest speaker at our Oxford County Fire Officer I Program.

Chief Johnston spoke with students about the real-world importance of Community Risk Reduction (CRR) and the lessons that followed the tragic Noyes Street fire in Portland on November 1, 2014.

Chief Johnston brought a powerful personal perspective to the classroom. Assigned to a ladder company on the day of the fire, he was able to share his firsthand experience while connecting the lessons of that tragedy to the responsibilities of today's fire officers.

Most importantly, Chief Johnston challenged our students to think beyond emergency response and consider how Maine's fire service can develop and strengthen Community Risk Reduction plans and programs within our communities. The goal is not simply to respond effectively when tragedy occurs, but to identify risks, educate our communities, and take meaningful steps to prevent tragedies before they happen.

This is what enhanced Fire Officer training should look like: combining the classroom with real-world experience and lessons learned from those who have lived it.

MFSI is extremely appreciative of Chief Johnston for sharing his experience, knowledge, and leadership with our students. Having respected Maine fire service professionals willing to invest in the next generation of fire officers makes our programs, and Maine's fire service, stronger. We are proud of each of the candidates for their commitment to improving self, department and community.

Maine Fire Service — Stronger Together.

09/26/2026

Fall 2026 programs are underway. Fire Instructor I & II in Augusta and Rockland with Fire Officer I programs in Oxford and Farmington. The Live Fire Instructor program class and burns start this week. Busy times before winter sets in. Future programs are being planned and the course fliers will be out in mid November. Stay safe and good luck to all the candidates. Special thanks to all that support MFSI to get these programs in the field.

09/23/2026

SAVE THE DATE. An excellent opportunity for company officers coming to Maine next June. Official Flier will be out early Winter.

09/20/2026

This weekend, the Maine Fire Service Institute was proud to host an In-State National Fire Academy Professional Development Training Weekend in Brunswick.

Three National Fire Academy courses were offered:
• New Fire Chief: Contemporary Issues
• Youth Firesetting Intervention Specialist
• Preparation for Initial Company Operations

We sincerely thank all of the firefighters, fire officers, and fire service professionals who took the time to attend and invest in their continued professional development.
A very special thank you goes to three outstanding National Fire Academy instructors, Katie Harrington, Geoff Low, and William MacKay.

We greatly appreciate your time, expertise, and commitment to helping strengthen Maine’s fire service.

Programs like these provide valuable opportunities for our fire service professionals to learn, grow, exchange ideas, and bring new knowledge back to their departments and communities.

Thank you to everyone who helped make this weekend a success. MFSI is proud to support the continued professional growth of Maine’s Fire Service.

09/16/2026

🚒 Take Your Department’s SCBA Training to the Next Level!

Folks, are you looking to enhance your local fire training program by utilizing one of the State of Maine’s newest training assets, the MFSI SCBA Confidence Trailer (Red Maze Prop)?

MFSI will be offering four (4) Train-the-Trainer opportunities in Bar Harbor to assist Hancock County. Designed to prepare instructors to safely and effectively utilize this outstanding statewide training resource.

Led by experienced MFSI Senior State Fire Instructors, these sessions will provide you with the knowledge and practical experience needed to properly manage the prop and create meaningful SCBA confidence and air-management training for your firefighters.

This is a great opportunity to bring valuable hands-on training back to your department and region.

Please see the attached flyer for dates, locations, registration information, and additional details.

We hope to see you there!

Maine Fire Service Institute

09/11/2026

Today, the Maine Fire Service Institute pauses to remember and honor all those whose lives were lost on September 11, 2001.

We remember the innocent lives taken, the 343 FDNY firefighters who made the ultimate sacrifice, and all the firefighters, law enforcement officers, emergency responders, military members, families, and communities forever changed by that day.

Twenty-five years later, we remain committed to keeping their memory alive and passing the lessons of September 11 on to the generations who follow us.

May we never forget their courage, their sacrifice, and the extraordinary spirit of service shown in our nation’s darkest hours.

From all of us at the Maine Fire Service Institute:

We Remember. We Honor. We Shall Never Forget.

09/08/2026

🚒 NEW TRAINING OPPORTUNITY – AUGUSTA, MAINE! 🚒

MFSI is pleased to announce two outstanding professional development opportunities coming to the City of Augusta Fire Department in February 2027!

Health & Safety Officer Academy
📅 February 22–23, 2027

Incident Safety Officer Academy
📅 February 24–25, 2027

Both are 2-day academies, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and the $625 registration includes instruction, Pro Board exam, and certification.

These are excellent opportunities for Maine fire service professionals to strengthen their knowledge, advance professionally, and bring valuable safety leadership back to their departments.

🔥 Invest in yourself. Invest in your department. Invest in firefighter safety.

Register today — space is limited!

Health & Safety Officer Registration https://www.raft911.org/page-18074
Incident Safety Officer Registration https://www.raft911.org/page-18074

Maine Fire Service Institute

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day, MFSI is closed due to the holiday. Our office will be open tomorrow 9-8-26 at 09:00 AM

09/01/2026

🔥 MFSI SHOUT-OUT — BALDWIN FIRE DEPARTMENT 🔥

A big shout-out to the Baldwin Fire Department in Cumberland County!

This past weekend, members participated in SCBA Confidence & Air Management Drills, facilitated by MFSI State Fire Instructor Chief Howard Rice.

Firefighters worked hard developing and reinforcing their SCBA skills while operating in confined-space conditions, with an emphasis on confidence, air management, situational awareness, and proficiency.

Training like this takes commitment, teamwork, and a willingness to challenge yourself, and the members of Baldwin Fire Department brought all three.

From all of us at the Maine Fire Service Institute, we are proud of your efforts and dedication to becoming safer and more proficient firefighters. We very much enjoyed the opportunity to work with you.

Great work, Baldwin Fire Department. Keep training, keep learning, and stay safe!

Maine Fire Service Institute
Pride in Service to the State of Maine

08/30/2026

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Southern Maine Community College Midcoast Campus 19 Sewall Street
Brunswick, ME
04011

Telephone

+12078442070

Website

https://mfsi.me.edu/

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