Helpful links

State fire laws

Links to state laws and regulations concerning fire prevention and enforcement from the Oregon State Police. Click here for more.

Wildfire information

The Oregon Department of Forestry has a wealth of wildfire safety information, available by clicking here.
Here's a daily update of active wildfires across the state. Click here for more.
Whether you're a homeowner, a hiker or a hunter, Keep Oregon Green has tips to prevent wildfires. Learn more by clicking here.
Many of us live in a wildland/urban interface area. Click here for tips on staying safe and preventing fires.
You can even win prizes for learning more about fire prevention through the state's Wildfire Home Awareness Contest. Here's how to enter.
100 feet of defensible space video. California has a video about keeping your house safe from wildfire. The laws apply to California, but the common sense behind them apply everywhere. Click here to play video.

Fire prevention and emergency preparedness

Are you prepared in case of a wildfire? Earthquake? Flood? Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue offers a wealth of advice (click here). Don't forget to fill out our handy Emergency Preparedness Card to have on hand! Click here to download and it for yourself or for someone you love.
Oregon Health and Sciences University every year treats many people with burns. Here's a link to OHSU's fire safety and burn information.

Nearby fire districts
Do you need information about a nearby fire district? Here are links to some of them:

Gaston-area services

Gaston Rural Fire District