All the powers of the City connected with and incident to the appointment, discipline, and administration of its Portland Fire & Rescue are vested in the City Administrator. The City Administrator has the power and duty to administer Portland Fire & Rescue for effective service within the City, and to that end may authorize the appointment of a Chief of the Bureau and other officers and employees. The City Administrator has the power to make, or power to delegate authority to the Chief of the Bureau to make, all necessary or convenient rules and regulations for the organization and conduct of the Bureau, for receiving and hearing complaints against any members, and for the removal or suspension of any member of the Bureau. The Civil Service rules prescribed in the Charter apply to every officer and member of the Bureau and govern the actions of the City Administrator in its organization and administration of the Bureau.
Changes to credit and debit card processing fees
Starting June 3, 2025, customers who use a credit or debit card to pay their sewer, stormwater, and water bill will pay a 2.95% processing fee. To avoid this fee, customers can make an electronic payment directly from their bank account. Learn more.
Portland is a Sanctuary City