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KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - The last three days have been busy for local firefighters. Since Monday, crews from Klamath County Fire District 1 responded to four separate fires - Lakeshore Dr., Bristol Ave., So. 6th St., and Crest St.
Read MoreSALEM, Ore. – Today [3/8/23], the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is deploying 22 firefighters to Alberta, Canada through the Northwest Compact to provide extra support in fighting their wildfires. The Northwest Compact is a mutual assistance agreement that allows five northwest states, including Oregon, and five NW Canadian provinces and territories to easily share resources with one another, creating a larger and more comprehensive fire management system.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - Klamath County Fire District 1 will be conducting a live fire training, or “Burn to Learn” training event at 1439 Laverne Ave. on December 8, 2021. This live training provides firefighters with valuable fire control techniques and is the best type of training available to prepare firefighters for an actual fire emergency.
Read MoreBEATTY, Ore. - On Sunday, July 18, 2021, the Klamath County Sheriff’s Office responded to a call near the 31000 block of Godowa Springs Rd in eastern Klamath County on reports that a property owner was shooting near fire crews working on the Bootleg Fire.
Read MoreKLAMATH FALLS, Ore. - In May 2018, Klamath County Fire District 1 was awarded a $2,349,360 grant through Business Oregon Infrastructure Finance Authority’s Seismic Rehabilitation Grant Program (SRGP), for Fire Station 1, 2342 Gettle Street, Klamath Falls.
Read MoreOregon is served by more than 13,000 career and volunteer firefighters who are members of more than 300 fire departments and fire protection districts across the state. Approximately 80% of Oregon's firefighters are volunteers.
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