How to become a firefighter in Maine

Written by a career firefighter · Updated 2026-11-04

Certifying agencyMaine Fire Protection Services Commission
CPAT sitesNone on IAFF list

We're still verifying Maine's academy, EMT and testing details against official sources. Until then, the certifying agency above is the authority on state requirements, and each department's job posting lists its own testing steps.

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