Redmond Fire & Rescue

05/30/2026

Wind-driven embers look for any opening they can find — and your home’s vents, soffits, and under‑deck spaces are some of the most vulnerable spots.

Installing 1/8-inch metal mesh over vents and soffits helps keep embers out, reducing the chance they’ll ignite something inside. And if you have a wooden deck lower than four feet, enclosing the underside prevents combustible debris from collecting where embers can easily ignite it.

These are simple upgrades that make a big difference.

Small steps build legendary protection.

Learn more at: https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/Pages/wildfire2.aspx

05/29/2026

📞✨ Happy National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week! ✨📞

This week, we recognize the dedicated professionals who are the calm voice in the chaos and the critical link between our community and emergency responders. From answering every call to dispatching help in moments of need, these behind-the-scenes heroes make a difference every single day.

Thank you for your commitment, professionalism, and compassion—you truly make an impact when it matters most. 💙

We appreciate everything you do… and we hope you enjoy a well-deserved treat! 🍿

05/28/2026

Keeping your home safer from wildfire starts right at the foundation.

In Oregon, wind-driven embers can travel miles ahead of a fire. Barkdust or mulch within the first five feet of your home gives those embers exactly what they need to ignite.

Choosing noncombustible alternatives like gravel or paver stones in that critical zone is a simple change that makes a big difference in reducing your home’s wildfire risk.

Small steps build legendary protection.

Learn more at: https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/Pages/wildfire2.aspx

05/25/2026

Our administrative office will be closed today in observance of Memorial Day.

05/23/2026

Ready? Set, GO! Are you Ready?

05/21/2026

Redmond Fire & Rescue will be conducting a FREE CAR SEAT CHECK. Stop by to have your child's car seat checked to see if it is installed correctly or if you need to have it installed. The location is at 341 NW Dogwood Ave. It will be Thursday, May 21st, from 9AM to Noon.

05/19/2026

05/18/2026

Getting wildfire‑ready 🔥

Over the weekend our Redmond Fire & Rescue firefighters were hard at work at the Central Oregon Wildfire School, getting ready for wildfire season. Training like this keeps our skills sharp and ensures we’re ready when our community needs us most.

05/15/2026

Redmond Fire & Rescue's Fire & Life Safety Division recognized with Unit Citation Award from the Oregon Fire Chief's Association.

The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association recognized Redmond Fire & Rescue's Fire & Life Safety Division for exceptional leadership, professionalism, and innovation in administering and Defensible Space Grant Program, strengthening wildfire resilience and protecting vulnerable communities in Redmond through exemplary fire prevention and mitigation efforts.

Redmond Fire & Rescue's Fire Marshal Tom Mooney also received the Excellence in Safety and Health award for his continued leadership and contributions to the health and safety of fire investigators, not only in Oregon but throughout the nation.