Session set for wildfire hazard maps
A rebooted statewide process to develop wildfire hazard maps is closing in on finishing its public outreach component. The Oregon Department of Forestry is hosting a public session from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. on […]
Utilities, others offer tips for wildfire awareness
May is wildfire awareness month and a series of groups are offering tips in an effort to keep Oregonians safe. Resources to help every Oregonian get ready for wildfire season are available at wildfire.oregon.gov. The […]
Community wildfire preparedness event set for May 4
A community wildfire preparedness day is being held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, May 4 at the Old School Community Center in Lyons, 22057 Emma St. A goal of the event is […]
State issues warnings, guidance on fireworks
The fireworks sales season runs through July 6 and state officials are warning residents to “keep it legal and keep it safe.” The Oregon State Fire Marshal, in a press release issued June 23, offered […]
Local fire agencies benefit from state grants
Virtually every local fire agency is heading into fire season with a bit of extra muscle, courtesy of a pair of state grants. The Oregon State Fire Marshal has awarded $6 million in grants to […]
Wildfire exercise set for Saturday
The Lyons Rural Fire District is hosting a wildfire training exercise this Saturday, June 10, and fire officials caution that residents in the Lyons and Mill City areas might see smoke and activities that are […]
Recovery group reels in $242,266 OSFM grant
The Santiam Canyon Long-Term Recovery Group has been awarded a grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to support community wildfire risk reduction programs. The Santiam Canyon agency was one of more than 100 organizations […]
Homeowners asked to add defensible space
May is wildfire awareness month and the Oregon State Fire Marshal is asking Oregonians to take part by creating defensible space around their homes. This zone gives your home added protection against wildfire. Defensible space […]
Fire agencies receive $10K in state grants
Three Santiam Canyon fire departments are receiving state aid to assist with wildfire risk reduction. The grants are part of a $2.7 million investment the Office of the State Fire Marshal is making in the […]
Wildfire risk grant deadline fast approaching
The $18 million grant fund, Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant, offered by the Oregon State Fire Marshal closes to applications Jan. 31. The Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program is open to local governments, including […]
