Auburn Fire Chief Geoff Low announced the promotion of Firefighter Matt Fifield to the rank of Lieutenant on January 23, 2011. He is presently assigned to Engine 3 on Minot Ave.  Lt. Fifield was hired on March 1, 2001 and his previous assignments included Rescue 1, Engine 2, and Engine 3.  Lt. Fifield is the Fire Department representative for the city’s “Health and Wellness” Team.

 Lt. Fifield is a graduate of Southern Maine Community College with an Associate’s degree in Fire Science.  He is also a certified Firefighter 1&2, Hazardous Materials Technician, and currently holds a State of Maine EMT-Intermediate license.  He has also completed the Maine Fire Training & Education Fire Officer 1&2 Certification.

            Lt. Fifield started his career in the fire service over 15 years ago in the Town of Mechanic Falls where he gained a great deal of experience and is currently the Deputy Fire Chief.  He also has worked for the town of Windham Fire Department along with United Ambulance Service.  Lt. Fifield is currently a member of the Androscoggin County Hazardous Materials Team and Oxford Fire Department.

            Lt. Fifield currently resides in Mechanic Falls with his wife Tricia and their two boys Isaac and Liam. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, skiing and camping with his family and friends.