Call Companies

Brief History

The Willard Engine and Ladder Company Two were formed on October 1, 1892. The existing Station was built in 1949 on Pillsbury Street by Willard Square. The Company began with horse drawn units, but received one of the first motorized fire response units in the city in 1915. Willard Hose and Ladder Company is now home to a Ladder Truck and Engine. These units respond to all types of emergencies here in South Portland and Cape Elizabeth.  Ladder 42 provides ladder protection for the City of Portland on third alarms. Members of the company reside in the Willard and Ferry Village areas of the city and are "on call" employees.  

Engine 42

Engine 42 is a 2003 Ferrara / Hackney Heavy Rescue with a 1000 gpm pump and 500 gallons of water. It carries extrication equipment. This unit was previously assigned as Squad 44. 

Ladder 42

Ladder 42 is a 1991 E-One 110 ft. Ladder 

Brief History

Thornton Heights Engine Company Six was organized around 1923 when work on the Main Street Bridge closed it to automobile traffic. This resulted in the need for fire protection in the area. The current location on Union Street was constructed in 1939. Today Thornton Heights is home to one of the largest Industrial Foam Engines in the area. Engine 46 responds to all types of emergencies here in the City as well as being a first due engine to Aircraft incidents at the Portland International Jetport. This Engine is a crucial unit to protecting the oil terminals here in the city as well as providing the necessary equipment for responding to rail or tractor trailer incidents involving flammable liquids.

The Pleasantdale Engine Company Three was merged with the Thornton Heights Company due to decline in membership at both companies. Organized in late 1893, the Pleasantdale Engine Company was originally located on Turner’s Island, but has moved around as needs and spaces where identified. The company resided on Robinson Street for many years. The members of this company where nationally recognized in the late 1940’s for their proficiencies in oil firefighting. The Company also received the Congressional Fire service Award on October 7, 1990 from Congressmen Joseph E. Brennan.

Engine 46

2002 Ferrara Foam Pump. It can pump 1500 gallons per minute, has 500 gallons of water and 500 gallons of AFFF Class B foam and 30 gallons Class A foam.

Original Engine 6

Privately owned and restored by the Hose Company. Used at parades and other events.