On May 8, 2025, the Maine Fire Chiefs’ Association and Yarmouth Fire Rescue hosted nine firefighters from Taiwan. These visitors are invited to the United States under the auspices of the Department of State’s International Visitor Leadership Program. Their program is arranged by American Councils for International Education.

Topics discussed were leadership, professional development, legislative support through the Maine Fire Chiefs Association, and Operational Planning.

Representing Maine were Chief Chad Johnston from Portland Fire, William St. Michel the Executive Director for the Maine Fire Chiefs and Michael Robitaille the Chief of Yarmouth Fire Rescue and 2nd Vice President for the Maine Fire Chiefs.