Lewis & Clark Volunteer Fire Dept.

06/15/2026

To obtain a burn permit, please call Oregon Department of Forestry Astoria District at 503-325-5451

06/11/2026

PRESS RELEASE

Active Shooter Training to be Conducted at Columbia Memorial Hospital

The Astoria Police and Astoria Fire Departments are partnering with Columbia Memorial Hospital and Medix Ambulance Service to conduct an active shooter and mass casualty response exercise on Saturday, June 13, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

The training will take place at the CMH Cancer Center, located at 1905 Exchange Street in Astoria.

This exercise provides a valuable opportunity for public safety personnel and healthcare professionals throughout Clatsop County to train together in a realistic, coordinated response to a critical incident. While the scenario is focused on an active shooter event, the skills, communication strategies, and lessons learned are applicable to a wide range of emergencies that first responders and medical personnel may encounter.

Community members should be aware that the training will involve the use of simunition training rounds (blanks) within the facility and the placement of role players portraying victims in and around the building. Residents and visitors in the area may observe an increased presence of emergency vehicles, law enforcement personnel, and firefighters, as well as training activity throughout the exercise.

Safety officers and designated observers will be on site to monitor the training and address any concerns from members of the public. There is no threat to the community, and all activities associated with the exercise are planned and controlled.

05/22/2026

May is National Wildfire Awareness Month and we are inviting you to attend our Wildfire Open House on May 30th from 10am to 12pm.

04/28/2026

Training Information

On Wednesday, April 15, Lewis & Clark Rural Fire Protection District (RFPD) hosted a multi‑agency training focused on vehicle fires with entrapment. Crews from Astoria Fire Department, Seaside Fire & Rescue, and Elsie‑Vinemaple Fire Department joined us for the evening drill. Four engines were used to run eleven different evolutions, including live‑fire scenarios and simulated driver and passenger entrapments. Firefighters practiced hose deployment, coordinated fire attack, and the use of vehicle extrication tools under realistic conditions. These hands‑on drills strengthen interagency coordination, build confidence, and ensure our teams are ready for rapid, effective response on real incidents. We appreciate our partner agencies for training with us and supporting community safety.

04/26/2026

Please plan accordingly for the three bridge closures.

THREE OVERNIGHT BRIDGE CLOSURES
Bridge closures and road work could cause disruptions this week.
Three bridges have full overnight closures so that Oregon Department of Transportation can make inspections: New Youngs Bay (Highway 101), Old Youngs Bay (Highway 101 Business), and the Lewis and Clark River Bridge (also on 101 Business).
** New Youngs Bay – full closure from 8 p.m. Monday (April 27) to 6 a.m. Tuesday (April 28).
** Old Youngs Bay – full closure for two nights, 7 p.m. Wednesday (April 29) to 6 a.m. Thursday (April 30) and from 7 p.m. Thursday (April 30) to 6 a.m. Friday (May 1).
** Lewis & Clark River – full closure from 7 p.m. Tuesday (April 28) to 6 a.m. Wednesday (April 29).
Hazardous tree removal along Highway 30 east of Astoria could cause some delays for drivers as well. Work begins at 8 a.m. Tuesday (April 28) on both sides of the highway near Fern Hill Road. No delays are expected to be longer than 20 minutes.

04/16/2026

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