Irrigon Fire Department

08/30/2026

🚌🚸 BACK TO SCHOOL SAFETY REMINDER 🚸🚌

Tomorrow is the first day of school for our local students! As our kids head back to the classroom, Irrigon Fire would like to remind everyone to slow down, stay alert, and help make sure every student gets to school and back home safely.

🚗 Drivers: Please remember: 👀 Watch carefully for children walking or riding bikes, especially near schools and intersections.
🐢 Slow down and obey posted school-zone speed limits.
🚌 Be alert for school buses and remember to stop when required for flashing red lights and stop signs.
📵 Put the phone away—distractions can take your attention away at the exact moment a child enters the roadway.
↔️ Give yourself extra time during your morning and afternoon commute.
🎒 Parents and students: 🚸 Use crosswalks whenever possible.
👀 Look both ways before crossing the street.
🚲 Wear helmets when riding bikes or scooters.
📱 Stay aware of your surroundings and avoid distractions while walking near traffic.

The first few days of school can be especially busy as everyone adjusts to new routines, bus schedules, and traffic patterns. Please give yourself a little extra time and be patient.

❤️🚒 Let's all do our part to make this a safe and successful school year for the children in our community!
Slow down. Stay alert. Watch for kids.
🚒🚸📚

08/18/2026

08/10/2026

🚒 A Huge Thank You to Tapani Inc.! ❤️

Irrigon Fire would like to extend a huge thank you to Tapani Inc. for generously donating their time, equipment, and expertise to help us move one of our storage conex containers from one side of our property to the other.

This may seem like a simple move, but it has been a long-standing need for our department. Relocating the conex will help us continue improving and organizing our property, create a cleaner and more functional space, and most importantly, provide better parking and access for firefighters responding to emergencies.

Tapani Inc. made quick work of a project that we've needed to tackle for a long time, and we truly appreciate their willingness to step up and help their local fire department.

Community support like this makes a real difference. Thank you, Tapani Inc., for helping Irrigon Fire continue to change, grow, and better serve our community! 🚒❤️

07/24/2026

🚒 OSFM Mobilization – Shingles Fire
Today, Lt Jensen and Firefighter Ramsey of the Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District are being deployed to the Shingles Fire in Wheeler County as part of an Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) mobilization.
When local resources become overwhelmed, departments from across Oregon come together through the OSFM mobilization system to support communities in need. We are honored to answer that call and stand alongside firefighters from around the state to help protect lives, property, and natural resources.
While some of our personnel are deployed, Irrigon Fire will continue to provide emergency services within our district. We appreciate the support of our mutual aid partners who help ensure our community remains protected.
Please join us in wishing our firefighters and all responding personnel a safe deployment. We also ask everyone to do their part by staying fire aware, following local fire restrictions, and keeping those affected by the Shingles Fire in your thoughts.
Stay safe, and thank you for your continued support of your volunteer firefighters. ❤️🚒

07/22/2026

🚒 A Huge Thank You to The Home Depot – Hermiston! 🚒

The Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District would like to extend our sincere appreciation to The Home Depot in Hermiston for their generous donation to our department!

Thanks to their support, we were able to purchase a brand-new pressure washer that has already been put to work. During this busy wildfire season, our fire engines return from incidents covered in dirt, ash, and smoke residue. This new equipment allows us to keep our apparatus clean, well-maintained, and ready for the next emergency.

We've also been using it to clean our fire hose after incidents. Proper hose maintenance helps extend the life of this critical equipment, ensuring it remains reliable when our firefighters need it most.

Community partnerships like this make a real difference. Every dollar donated helps us care for our equipment, stretch our budget, and continue providing the highest level of service to the citizens of Irrigon and the surrounding communities.

Please join us in thanking The Home Depot – Hermiston for investing in your local fire department and helping us stay ready to answer the call. We truly appreciate your generosity and support!

🚒❤️🛠️

07/10/2026

Vegetation Fire Response – Daisy Lane Area

Yesterday evening at 6:29 p.m., Irrigon Fire Protection District was dispatched to a reported vegetation fire threatening homes in the Daisy Lane area. Our on-duty wildland staffing crew responded immediately, with the first apparatus en route in under three minutes.

Upon arrival, firefighters found an approximately 2-acre vegetation fire spreading at a moderate rate toward nearby residences. Crews immediately prioritized structure protection while simultaneously working to contain the fire. Shifting winds caused the fire to change direction multiple times, creating rapidly changing conditions on the fireground.

As the fire progressed into a marshy area with limited access and extremely sandy terrain surrounding the area, suppression efforts became more challenging. Despite these obstacles, firefighters continued working to contain the fire and protect surrounding homes and property.

Due to the potential for rapid fire growth and the immediate threat to nearby residences, additional resources were requested from Boardman Fire Rescue, Umatilla Rural Fire District, and US wild land fire services (Legacy BIA fire, and Kalispell Tribal Fire Department). We are grateful for the quick response and outstanding teamwork demonstrated by all of our mutual aid partners.

We would also like to recognize the incredible support from members of our community who stepped up to assist during the incident. A special thank you to the McNamee family for providing fire trucks, Jasen Holz for providing equipment assistance, Luna's for their support, El Buen sazon for providing refreshing drinks to our firefighters, and the many others who offered help throughout the evening. Your generosity and willingness to serve your community are greatly appreciated.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation. And crews are still on scene monitoring any potential hotspots. No structures were lost and no firefighter or public injuries were reported.

As always, we thank our firefighters, mutual aid partners, and community members for working together to help protect the Irrigon community.

07/05/2026

Busy Morning for Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District

Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District responded to two fire incidents during the early morning hours today.

🚒 2:53 a.m. – Crews responded to a shed fire. Thankfully the fire was contained to the shed only. And we had some great neighbors jump in and help which our crews were grateful for. About twenty minutes after our crews had finished cleaning up and getting their stuff put together they were called to another structure fire.

🚒 5:25 a.m. – Crews responded to a structure fire. The neighbors alerted the residents that their barn was on fire. Mutual aid was requested from Boardman Fire Rescue District and Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District.

We appreciate the assistance from our mutual aid partners and the dedication of all our volunteer firefighters who responded to both incidents.

06/25/2026

🔥 IS YOUR HOME READY FOR WILDFIRE SEASON? 🔥
Over the past week, our neighboring communities have been reminded of just how quickly wildfire can change lives. Families have been displaced, homes have been lost, and firefighters have witnessed firsthand the devastating impact these fires can have.
Those events serve as an important reminder: wildfire preparedness cannot wait until a fire is burning at your doorstep.
As firefighters, we spend our time preparing to respond when emergencies happen — but protecting our communities starts long before the alarm sounds. The steps homeowners take today can make a critical difference tomorrow.
That is why Irrigon Rural Fire Protection District is hosting a Wildfire Preparedness Community Meeting for everyone within the region.
📅 Monday, June 29th
⏰ 6:00 PM
📍 Irrigon Fire Station
705 NE Main Ave, Irrigon, OR
This free class will be presented by the Andy Dwyer-Oregon State Fire Marshal’s Fire Risk Reduction Specialist and will provide practical, proven information on how you can protect your home, your family, and your property from wildfires.
Topics will include:
✅ Creating defensible space around your home
✅ Reducing vegetation
✅ Home hardening and ember protection
✅ Evacuation preparedness/levels
✅ Resources available to help your family prepare
Preparing your home for wildfire is just as important as having working smoke detectors, practicing fire escape plans, or wearing a seatbelt. These are simple steps that can save lives and protect what matters most.
You do not have to live in Irrigon to attend. This is a community-wide effort, and everyone is welcome. Bring your questions. Bring your neighbors. Bring someone you care about.
Wildfire is not a question of if — it is a question of when. Together, we can be prepared.
🔥 Let’s protect what matters most. 🔥

06/14/2026

# HEADLINE
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Critical Fire Weather Conditions Possible Tuesday

FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING FOR WIND AND LOW RELATIVE HUMIDITY FOR FIRE WEATHER ZONES OR691 AND WA691

# SUMMARY
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Windy conditions and low relative humidity will combine with dry fuels resulting in potential for wildfire spread.

The National Weather Service in Pendleton has issued a Fire Weather Watch for wind and low relative humidity, which is in effect from Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

# DETAILS
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AFFECTED AREA
Fire Weather Zones 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon and 691 Lower Columbia Basin of Washington.

TIMING
From Tuesday morning through Tuesday evening.

WINDS
West 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph.

RELATIVE HUMIDITY
As low as 19 percent.

IMPACTS
Any fire that develops will catch and spread quickly. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

ISSUED AT
Sunday, June 14, 2026 at 11:26 AM PDT

ISSUED BY
National Weather Service Pendleton OR

HEADER
URGENT - FIRE WEATHER MESSAGE

# PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS
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A Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.

# AREAS AFFECTED
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Lower Columbia Basin of Oregon, Lower Columbia Basin of Washington

06/13/2026

🚒🥞 Good morning, Irrigon! 🥞🚒
Our firefighters are up and cooking this morning! The grills are hot, the pancakes are flying, and we’re ready to welcome the community down for our Pancake Breakfast at the Irrigon event center from 7-10. Come join us for a great breakfast, visit with your local firefighters, and enjoy some time with your neighbors.
While you’re out and about today, don’t forget about the Community Yard Sale happening throughout town! It’s a great day to support your neighbors and find some treasures along the way.
A big thank you to our partners at the Morrow County Sheriff's Office and Morrow County Health District for being part of today’s community events!
We hope to see everyone come by — bring your appetite and your friends! 🚒❤️ We also want to throw a huge shout out to those who made this possible and donated to our breakfast and made this possible.
- Hills premium meat's
- US Chefs store Pendleton
- Umatilla Harvest Foods
- Columbia River Equestrian
- All Diesel
-Walmart Hermiston
- Steve Henthorn
- Ryan Bork