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June 10, 2023
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Oregon State Fire Marshal issues grants to boost staffing ahead of wildfire season

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

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

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

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

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...

State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 million Engine Program

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...