Portland Firefighters (IAFF 740) Defeat South Portland Firefighters (IAFF 1476) in Charity Hockey Tournament

Over 400 fans turned out for the inaugural “Battle of the Bridge Tournament" on June 22, in which the Portland Professional Firefighters (IAFF 740) defeated the South Portland Professional Firefighters (IAFF 1476) 6-2. All proceeds from the event will go to the Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation. The Portland Firefighters reported that it was a “tight back-and-forth” game. It plans to make the tournament an annual event.

“We are incredibly grateful to our brothers and sisters of the Portland Professional Firefighters IAFF Local 740, our incredible sponsors and silent auction contributors, and all the amazing fans who supported such a great cause for the Portland Firefighters Children's Burn Foundation!"