Estacada Fire District

05/28/2026

On Saturday night April 25 we all gathered at Time Travelers Brewing in downtown Estacada for our annual awards banquet. The event was very well attended with our own firefighters, board members, past members and other guests. Our newest Fire Chaplain Ernest Bradshaw gave the evenings invocation.

Length of service recognition was given out as follows:
5 years – Firefighter Brenden Mckenzie, Firefighter Cam Vagg, Lieutenant Christian Coerper, Firefighter Dakota Dixon, Firefighter Jenn King, Lieutenant Jesse Metheny, Firefighter Micah Koch, Firefighter Stephanie Barber, Firefighter Tyler Troutman, Lieutenant Tony Hadeed, Deputy Chief Joe Smith, Support Firefighter Shirley McAdoo, and Firefighter Jenn Purcell.
10 Years – EMT Laura Montez, EMT David Espinosa, and Chaplain Gabriel Lumbroso
15 years – Lieutenant Mike Platz
25 years – Lieutenant Trystan Hall

Our Fire Chaplains were recognized for their service. Gabrial Lumbroso and John McAdoo each received a special recognition plaque for their time and service.

Su***de Compassion citation awards were given to Lieutenant Christian Coerper, Firefighter Ayla Platz and Firefighter Zach Ellis for their care and compassion at an incident involving a su***de.

Unit citations were given to Lieutenant Jesse Metheny, Division Chief Sarah Poet, Firefighter David Champion, Firefighter Harrison Wright, Firefighter Brenden McKenzie, Firefighter Luke Weems, and Firefighter Travis Aldridge for their excellent service during a car crash involving an injured horse on June 5.

A 2nd unit citation was given to Deputy Chief Joe Smith, Division Chief Sarah Poet, Lieutenant Christian Coerper, Firefighter Tyler Troutman, Firefighter Ayla Platz, Firefighter Travis Aldridge, Firefighter Zach Ellis, and Firefighter Julian Dumlao for excellent service involving a technical rescue for a worker who fell 30’ onto rebar.

The Fire Chiefs award was given to Lieutenant Christian Coerper for his work on the Fire District drone program.

Lieutenant Tony Hadeed and Firefighter Jenn Purcell were awarded the Distinguished Conduct ribbon for rescuing a home occupant during a working fire on May 8th.

Annual Awards were presented to the following individuals for outstanding service excellence over the past year:
Instructor of the Year - Volunteer Lieutenant Trystan Hall
Employee of the Year - C Shift Firefighter Matt Dyment
EMS Provider of the Year - A shift Lieutenant Christian Coerper
Officer of the Year - Volunteer Lieutenant Trystan Hall
Volunteer of the Year Volunteer Firefighter Micah Koch
Firefighters Inspiring the Roles of Excellence (F.I.R.E. Award) - Battalion Chief Matt Aalto
Firefighter of the Year - A shift Firefighter Tyler Troutman

These awards are well deserved and serve as recognition to the men and women of Estacada Fire District for their continued outstanding work serving the community.

05/27/2026

Shoutout to , one of our amazing sponsors helping make Estacada’s fireworks show bigger and better than ever! Want to help us celebrate America’s 250th with one of the best shows in the area? Become a sponsor today! Visit estacadafire.org or call 503.630.7712 ext 5 to learn more!

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05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, the Estacada Fire District joins the nation in honoring the courageous men and women who gave their lives in service to others. We honor their legacy with unwavering respect.

05/21/2026

Firefighters are on scene of a small brush fire as a result of a down power line near 25553 South Springwater Road. The power has been shut off and the fire is being mopped up. The road is currently closed. Please avoid the area.

**Update**
The fire is out and firefighters have cleared the incident. PGE will be working to restore power to the area.

05/21/2026

🔥 Help Us Light Up the Sky for America’s 250th! 🔥
In 2026, Estacada will celebrate a once-in-a-generation Fourth of July—marking 250 years of American independence with a community-wide fireworks celebration.
But we can’t do it without you.
💥 Your donation or sponsorship helps keep this event free, safe, and accessible for everyone in our community.
🎆 Every dollar makes a difference
🎆 Sponsorships start at $250 — but any amount helps
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Let’s come together to create something unforgettable for Estacada. ❤️🤍💙

05/15/2026

In addition to the CCSO press release, Estacada Fire responded to the incident with two staffed engines, a Chief Officer, and another staffed engine on standby. Upon arrival, one crew immediately attended to two patients while the other entered the dam to investigate. The second crew found the victim but had to wait for the power to be secured before gaining access. Unfortunately, the patient succumbed to injuries before life-saving measures could be taken. Crews then inspected the damaged equipment and quickly extinguished it. They remained on scene for about two hours before returning to quarters. We appreciate the assistance from AMR Multnomah and Clackamas Counties, as well as the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office.
-BC Matt Aalto 503-932-7875

𝗨𝗣𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘: 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗺𝗮𝗻 𝘄𝗵𝗼 𝗱𝗶𝗲𝗱 𝗶𝗻 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗺

Date: 05/18/2026

𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 # 𝟮𝟲-𝟬𝟬𝟵𝟮𝟬𝟰

Family notifications are complete, and the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office can now identify the man who died during equipment testing operations at River Mill Dam as 68-year-old Noel Robert Frederick of Eureka, Montana.

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the accident at River Mill Dam as a workplace death.

[END UPDATE]

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𝗘𝗔𝗥𝗟𝗜𝗘𝗥 (𝗠𝗔𝗬 𝟭𝟰, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲): 𝗡𝗘𝗪𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗟𝗘𝗔𝗦𝗘: 𝗦𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳’𝘀 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝘁 𝗥𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗠𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝗺

Date: 05/14/2026

𝗖𝗖𝗦𝗢 𝗖𝗔𝗦𝗘 # 𝟮𝟲-𝟬𝟬𝟵𝟮𝟬𝟰

Shortly before 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, the Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office responded to a workplace accident at the River Mill Dam, located at 30800 SE Kilowatt Lane in unincorporated Clackamas County. The accident involved an individual contracted to perform equipment testing at the dam and occurred during testing operations.

Personnel from Estacada Fire District and American Medical Response also responded to the scene. The individual contracted to perform equipment testing was pronounced dead at the scene. One Portland General Electric employee was transported by AMR to a local hospital for treatment.

The dam has been placed into a safe shutdown mode, and there is no risk to the public. All other Portland General Electric employees have been accounted for. The public area at River Mill Dam is currently closed.

The Clackamas County Medical Examiner's Office also responded to the scene.

This incident is being investigated as a workplace death, and the Occupational Safety and Health Administration has been notified.

No additional information is available at this time. The name of the deceased will be released after family members have been notified.

𝗖𝗢𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗪𝗜𝗧𝗛 𝗨𝗦.

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John Wildhaber, Public Information Officer
Clackamas County Sheriff’s Office
Communications Unit

05/09/2026

Firefighters are on scene of a fire where a burn pile caught 2 nearby boats and trailers on fire in the area between NE Gilbert Ln and SE Lawrence Rd. The landowner was on site with an excavator and quickly moved other debris and material away from the fire and also created a fire break around it to keep it from spreading in the nearby brush and grass. 2 engines, 1 water tender and 1 chief responded with 10 Firefighters. There were no injuries and the fire did not spread to any buildings.

05/06/2026

🎆✨ Be Part of History—Sponsor the 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular! ✨🎆
This year marks an incredible milestone—250 years of American Independence! And we’re planning a bigger, brighter, and more unforgettable fireworks celebration than ever before.
We’re looking for community sponsors to help light up the sky and make this event truly spectacular for everyone to enjoy. Your support helps bring families together, creates lasting memories, and celebrates the spirit that makes our community so special. ❤️
⭐ Why sponsor?
• Showcase your business to thousands of attendees
• Be recognized as a community supporter
• Help create a once-in-a-generation celebration
🎇 Let’s make this 250th Independence Day one to remember!
Interested in sponsoring or learning more? Send us a message or comment below—we’d love to partner with you!

Thank you to for their generous donation.

05/06/2026

The Estacada Fire District Board of Directors will be holding a regularly scheduled monthly meeting Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at 6:00 pm.
You can attend the meeting in person at 445 SE Currin Street in Estacada.
You may also attend the meeting virtually via
Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/86202779746...
Meeting ID: 862 0277 9746
Passcode: 386448
Dial by your location
+1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) or
+1 386 347 5053 US
Meeting ID: 862 0277 9746
Passcode: 386448
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05/04/2026

This morning shortly after 8am, Estacada Fire was dispatched to a report of an electric bike accident just a few blocks from the station. The Pt. was coming down 4th Ave at an unknown speed and crashed his bike. This Pt. was not wearing a helmet and sustained serious head injuries. AMR Multnomah and Clackamas Counties and Life Flight Network were requested. The Pt. was flown to OHSU as a trauma system entry. No other Pt. details will be given.

We want to remind all electric bike users that even a quick trip can change in a second. With top speeds of 15–20 mph (or more), electric bikes are faster than they look, and over 40% of injuries involve head trauma.

Why a helmet is NOT optional:🛡️ Reduces brain injury risk by up to 88%.🧠 Protects against life-altering head trauma.🚧 Even low-speed falls can be dangerous on uneven pavement.

Don't wait for an accident to realize the importance. No helmet, no ride! 🪖

05/03/2026

Come visit the Safety Fair at Wade Creek Park from 1-3 today!!