The Scarborough Police Department’s Fire-Police Team is recruiting new team members to join its ranks. The team originated in 1987 with seven team members and currently has 11 people assigned to the primary task of conducting traffic control at motor vehicle crashes, structure fires, storm-related road closures and large scale events.
The Scarborough Fire-Police Team originated in 1987 and currently has 11 people assigned to the primary task of conducting traffic control at motor vehicle crashes, structure fires, storm-related road closures and large scale events. Megan Gray photo/Press Herald
Team members are assigned on an on-call basis and are notified by our dispatch center when they are needed to respond to a scene. Team members are compensated for their efforts and also provided a yearly stipend for their vehicle use.
In 2022, fire-police members responded to 89 calls for service accumulating just over 1,000 total hours of service to the Scarborough community. The team also assisted during community events such as Summerfest, Relay for Life, Beach to Beacon, the Wreaths Across America escort, Election Day activities and many more.
On Dec. 23, 2022, our Fire-Police Team assisted public safety, public works and utility companies during a strong coastal storm, which caused extensive flooding, wide-spread power outages and multiple downed trees. During this event, team members took responsibility for the safe flow of traffic on our major roads and set up generators to operate traffic lights in congested areas of town.
The dedication and stamina of the team was on full display during this storm event as most team members endured several hours in challenging weather conditions.
Our fire-police personnel are the unsung heroes of our public safety teams as they allow our police officers, firefighters and rescue personnel the opportunity to concentrate on the task at hand at a scene while the team makes sure traffic safely moves through the area or is diverted away from the danger. They have a team-first philosophy and are truly dedicated professionals who are willing to assist in any capacity.
Those interested in joining the Fire-Police Team or would like more information, contact Sgt. Craig Hebert at 207-883-6361 or email chebert@scarboroughmaine.org. Apply for this position on our website, www.scarboroughmaine.org.
Mark Holmquist is police chief for Scarborough. He can be reached at 207-730-4399.
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