OSFM Mobilizes task forces to McKinney Fire in NorCal

OSFM Mobilizes task forces to McKinney Fire in NorCal

SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has mobilized three structural task forces at the request of California to the McKinney Fire. The fire is burning in near Klamath, California. The task forces are from Marion, Linn, & Clackamas County. They will be tasked with protecting communities.

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OSFM to pre-position firefighting resources in Klamath County ahead of elevated fire risk

OSFM to pre-position firefighting resources in Klamath County ahead of elevated fire risk

SALEM, Ore. – The combination of hot weather and lightning in the forecast in Southern Oregon has prompted the Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) to pre-position a structural taskforce of firefighters and equipment in Klamath County over the coming weekend.

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Oregon Sends Equipment and Personnel to Camp Fire [VIDEO]

Oregon Sends Equipment and Personnel to Camp Fire [VIDEO]

Using its emergency mobilization plan, through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact, The Office of State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has activated its Agency Operations Center and is in the process of mobilizing 15 strike teams with equipment and personnel to assist with the Camp Fire in California.  

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