Oregon State Fire Marshal issues grants to boost staffing ahead of wildfire season Thursday, June 1, 2023 Thursday, June 1, 2023 Oregon State Fire Marshal issues grants to boost staffing ahead of wildfire season SALEM, Ore. – To boost the number of firefighters across Oregon ahead of wildfire season, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has awarded $6 million in grants to 185 local fire agencies across the state. The 2023 Wildfire Season...
OSFM announces investment into Oregon firefighter apprenticeship program Wednesday, May 17, 2023 Wednesday, May 17, 2023 OSFM announces investment into Oregon firefighter apprenticeship program SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal has announced it is investing $3 million in the Oregon State Fire Fighter Joint Apprenticeship Program over the next two years. Klamath County Fire District No. 1 and Mid-Columbia Fire and...
OSFM announces recipients for 2023 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Grant Tuesday, May 9, 2023 Tuesday, May 9, 2023 OSFM announces recipients for 2023 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Grant SALEM, Ore. - To boost capacity within the Oregon fire service and better prepare communities for wildfire, the Oregon State Fire Marshal has announced the recipients of the $13.5-million Oregon Fire Service Capacity Grant. This funding...
OSFM announces wildfire grant recipients Friday, May 5, 2023 OSFM announces wildfire grant recipients Friday, May 5, 2023 OSFM announces wildfire grant recipients SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) announced the recipients of its competitive $18-million Community Wildfire Risk Reduction (CWRR) Grant. These funds will help communities across Oregon reach their goals of improving...
Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space Monday, May 1, 2023 Monday, May 1, 2023 Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space SALEM, Ore. – During the month of May, the Oregon State Fire Marshal is asking Oregonians to take part in Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space around their homes. This zone gives your home added protection against...
OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations (Photo) Friday, April 7, 2023 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations (Photo) Friday, April 7, 2023 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations (Photo) SALEM, Ore. - Do you know someone who has exceptionally improved fire prevention and safety within their community? Let’s recognize them for their outstanding work!The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal has extended the 2023 Golden and...
State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 million Engine Program Tuesday, April 4, 2023 Tuesday, April 4, 2023 State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 million Engine Program SALEM, Ore – The Oregon State Fire Marshal announced awards for its $25 million Engine Program. Across Oregon, 76 local fire service agencies were selected to receive a new type 3, type 6, or water tender to boost firefighting...
The OSFM invests $2.7 million in wildfire risk reduction projects across Oregon Tuesday, February 21, 2023 The OSFM invests $2.7 million in wildfire risk reduction projects across Oregon Tuesday, February 21, 2023 The OSFM invests $2.7 million in wildfire risk reduction projects across Oregon SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is excited to announce a $2.7 million investment in wildfire risk reduction projects across Oregon. This strategic one-time investment is being made at the local and county levels...
Oregon State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations for the 2023 Sparky Awards Thursday, February 16, 2023 Thursday, February 16, 2023 Oregon State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations for the 2023 Sparky Awards SALEM, Ore. - Do you know someone who has done an exceptional job improving fire prevention and safety within their community? Let’s recognize them for their outstanding work!The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal is accepting...
REMINDER: Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Closes on January 31, 2023 Monday, January 23, 2023 Monday, January 23, 2023 REMINDER: Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Closes on January 31, 2023 The $18 million grant fund, Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant, offered by the Oregon State Fire Marshal closes to applications on January 31, 2023. The Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program is open to local governments,...
OSFM to Host Town Hall Meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Standards Thursday, August 25, 2022 Thursday, August 25, 2022 OSFM to Host Town Hall Meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Standards SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is hosting a series of town hall meetings about the development of the defensible space code, timelines, and opportunities for community input. The OSFM is working through a...
OSFM hosting a series of town hall meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development Wednesday, August 10, 2022 Wednesday, August 10, 2022 OSFM hosting a series of town hall meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development SALEM, Ore. - The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) is hosting a series of town hall meetings about the 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code, its development, timelines, and upcoming opportunities for community input. The OSFM is...
Oregon Defensible Space Code Development Thursday, June 30, 2022 Thursday, June 30, 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development SALEM, Ore. – Today, the Oregon Department of Forestry and Oregon State University launched Oregon's Wildfire Risk Map. Some homes and properties identified within the map may be subject to future defensible space regulations the Oregon...