Lake Oswego Fire Department

06/17/2026

We're hiring!

The City of Lake Oswego Fire Department (LOFD) is seeking dedicated, compassionate, and highly motivated individuals to join our team as Firefighter EMTs and Firefighter Paramedics.

As a member of our progressive fire department, you will serve a vibrant and engaged community while working alongside a strong team of highly skilled professionals committed to excellence in public service. Our members take pride in providing compassionate care, maintaining rapid response times, and delivering exceptional emergency services to the residents, businesses, and visitors of Lake Oswego.

LOFD is an all-hazards emergency response organization providing a wide range of services, including emergency medical response, structure and wildland fire response, motor vehicle accident, water rescue operations, hazardous materials response and technical rescues

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lakeoswego

06/03/2026

Congratulations to our community members who completed our Spring Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) training session. This 24 hour training on emergency preparedness covers: Team Organization, Medical Skills, Fire Control, Search & Rescue techniques and Disaster Psychology, training folks how to take care of themselves, their family and their neighbors during a natural disaster.

Sign up on our waitlist to be notified of the fall course dates: https://www.ci.oswego.or.us/fire/cert

05/16/2026

Good morning Lake Oswego!! Come visit our booth at the Farmer’s Market today 0900-2:00pm. We have hats, stickers, firefighters, fire engine, AND we are strategically placed between pastries and macarons 🤩.

05/04/2026

May the Fourth be with you—and Happy International Firefighters’ Day! 🔥🚒

Today, Lake Oswego Fire proudly recognizes the incredible volunteer, career, and retired firefighters across the globe. Your courage, commitment, and service make a lasting difference in the communities you protect.

To our Lake Oswego community: thank you for your ongoing trust and support. It’s an honor to serve you each and every day.

05/02/2026

Join us today, Saturday May 2! ⬇️

You are invited to learn more about the Lake Oswego Fire Department and about the South Shore Fire Station. Please stop by:

🚒Fireside Chat with Assistant Chief Artman
Saturday, May 2, 11am-12pm, at LORAC
17525 Stafford Road

🚒South Shore Fire Station Open House & Tour
Saturday, May 2: 1-3pm
1880 South Shore Blvd

These are casual opportunities to discuss safety topics that matter most to you, to learn about the department, and to find out more about the proposed station replacement project.

More details at:
www.lakeoswego.city

No RSVP required!

04/26/2026

Training and camaraderie are two important elements that your Lake Oswego Firefighters work at both on and off-duty. Congratulations to DE Grimm, DE Miller, and FF Kha for completing Eugene’s Half Marathon today!

04/13/2026

Our Firefighter Recruits got their reps in today at the DPSST training facility. They practiced fire attack, hoseline maneuvers, forcible entry, and self-contained breathing apparatus endurance. Only two weeks left until they complete the academy!

04/08/2026

Day 1 of Stabilization and Extrication Training for LOFD Recruits. Lt Nick Fiorante leads the two day training with help from his crew. While Heavy Extrication is primarily a Truck Crew responsibility, Lake Oswego is fortunate to have redundant resources and training for this task. Engine 212 on South Shore Blvd is also equipped with extrication tools.

04/06/2026

Today, your Lake Oswego firefighters responded to a row of arborvitae that were accidentally ignited.

South Shore Engine 212 and Brush Unit 214 arrived quickly and were able to extinguish the fire before it extended to the home.

With this unseasonably warm weather, ground fuels are already drying out, increasing the risk of fire spread—even early in the season.

To help protect your home, consider signing up for a free Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) home assessment. You can find more information on the City of Lake Oswego website by navigating to:
Government → Fire → Safety → Wildfire Risk Prevention

Additionally, Oregon State University offers a helpful guide on fire-resistive plants for home landscapes, which can be a great resource when planning or updating your defensible space.

Stay safe and thank you for doing your part to reduce wildfire risk in our community.

04/01/2026

Ever wonder what’s behind the big bay doors? 🚒

We have been talking a lot lately about the South Shore Fire Station and our vision to replace this aging facility. Today, we are taking you inside for a quick tour!

Our firefighters show up for you 24/7. Now we are working to ensure they have a station that meets modern safety standards and supports the growing needs of our community. Take a look at the current state of the station and see why this project is such a priority.

To learn more, visit www.lakeoswego.city/SSFSproject