Astoria, OR – According to the state officials, the OSFM, the Oregon Department of Forestry, and the Oregon fire service have conducted more than 1,285 defensible space assessments, giving homes and communities added protection against wildfire.
The OSFM has funded wildfire risk reduction projects in communities across the state.
This summer, the Oregon fire service will have modernized equipment through the OSFM Engine Program which is providing 76 engines and water tenders.
This new equipment began arriving in early 2024 and more is expected to arrive through the summer.
These new engines, paired with the 2024 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant to increase firefighters through October, positions Oregon in a great spot to carry out our objective of keeping fires small and away from communities.
