Fifield promoted to deputy fire chief in Auburn

AUBURN — Matt Fifield of Poland will fill the role of deputy fire chief, effective Jan. 7, according to an announcement by Chief Robert Chase of the Auburn Fire Department.

Fifield, currently a captain with the department, has worked for the AFD for 17 years. Chase stressed Fifield has demonstrated outstanding commitment to the fire service profession and to the field of emergency medicine through his educational achievements and his career experience. A graduate of Edward Little High School, Fifield later earned an associate degree in fire science from Southern Maine Technical College. He’s completed fire officer levels one and two and has an advanced emergency medical technician license.

Additionally, Fifield has worked for the Windham and Oxford fire departments as well as for United Ambulance. He is a member of the Androscoggin County HAZMAT Team and has more than 20 years of experience working for the Mechanic Falls Fire Department, where he serves as deputy fire chief and fire inspector. In addition to his current role in Aubur, since 2016 Fifield has also been responsible for facilities management of all three Auburn fire stations.
“I’m very pleased with Matt Fifield’s promotion to deputy fire chief,” said Auburn City Manager Peter Crichton. “Under the exceptional leadership of Chief Bob Chase and DC Fifield, and with the strong team we have in place at the Auburn Fire Department, the future of the AFD is stronger and brighter than ever.” Fifield’s training, skills, experience and leadership bring great value to the the city’s public safety team and will best position the Auburn Fire Department to meet the challenges it faces, he added.
Aside from spending time with his wife and three children, Fifield also enjoys volunteering in his community, where he has coached youth football and other sports for the past 10 years.