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Conflagration Information
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What is the Conflagration Act?
The Office of State Fire Marshal assists and supports the Oregon fire service during major emergency operations through the Conflagration Act.
In accordance with the terms of Chapter 112, Oregon Laws of 1947, known as "The Emergency Conflagration Act", it is, " the duty of the State Fire Marshal to prepare plans for effective carrying out the provisions of this act..." The Emergency Conflagration Act can only be authorized by the Governor. The Conflagration Act is only used for fires that involve or threaten life and structures.
How is the Conflagration Act invoked?
The local fire chief and County Fire Defense Board Chief assess the incident status with the following kinds of questions in mind:
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Are there structure fires not controlled due to sheer size and/or speed of the fire?
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Is a wildland fire threatening structures?
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Have all local and mutual aid resources been depleted?
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Would mobile support resources be effective?
If the answers are yes, then the County Fire Defense Board Chief notifies the State Fire Marshal through the Oregon Emergency Response System. The State Fire Marshal decides, in discussion with the County Fire Defense Board Chief, if the situation warrants Conflagration Act implementation. Once decided, the State Fire Marshal notifies the governor, who authorizes the act to be invoked. At this point, the Fire Service Mobilization Plan becomes effective.
What is the Fire Service Mobilization Plan?
The Fire Service Mobilization Plan is a guide for OSFM personnel and emergency responders to use during times of emergency. The plan establishes operating procedures for the most practical utilization of state resources for all hazard emergencies which are beyond the capabilities of the local resources. It assumes the prior existence of mutual aid agreements, which organize district and regional incident forces to cope with local emergencies.
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| 2011 Conflagration Activity |
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North River Road Fire
North River Road Fire was declared a conflagration by Governor John Kitzhaber on August 18, 2011. The declaration authorized the State Fire Marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resouces battling the fire.
Press Releases from the Office of State Fire Marshal
August 19, 2011 - Initial Press Release
August 19, 2011 - 1545 Press Release
Elk Fire
Elk Fire began on private property near Madras, Oregon and was declared a conflagration by Governor John Kitzhaber on August 22, 2011. The declaration authorized the State Fire Marshal to mobilize the Incident Management Team as well as two Task Forces to assist local resources battling the fire.
Press Releases from the Office of State Fire Marshal
August 23, 2011 - Initial Press Release
August 23, 2011 - 1715 Press Release
High Cascades Complex
The High Cascades Complex consists of three named fires: The Razorback, Powerline, and West Hills. The complex was declared a conflagration by Governor John Kitzhaber on August 27, 2011. The declaration authorized the State Fire Marshal to mobilize the Incident Management Team and additional resources to assist local resources in the protection of threatened structures.
High Cascade Complex Red Team Report
Press Releases from the Office of State Fire Marshal
August 28, 2011 - 1505 Press Release
August 29, 2011 - 1445 Press Release
September 2, 2011 - 1530 Press Release
Press Releases from unified command
August 31, 2011 - 1500 Press Release
September 1, 2011 - 1400 Press Release
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| 2009 Conflagration Activity |
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Siskiyou Fire
Governor Theodore Kulongoski has declared the Siskiyou Fire burning just outside of Ashland a conflagration. The declaration authorizes the state fire marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire.
Press Release from the Governor's Office
September 21, 2009 - Governor Kulongoski Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act
Press Release from the Office of State Fire Marshal
September 23, 2009 - Deer Ridge and Siskiyou Fire Conflagration subsides
September 22, 2009 - State Fire Marshal deploys resources to fire Siskiyou Fire
For further information on the fire visit Jackson County Emergency Management website.
Deer Ridge Fire
Governor Theodore Kulongoski has declared the Deer Ridge Fire burning near Medford a conflagration. The declaration authorizes the State Fire Marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire.
Press Release from the Governor's Office
September 22, 2009 - Governor Kulongoski Invokes Emergency Conflagration Act
Press Release form the Office of State Fire Marshal
September 23, 2009 - Deer Ridge and Siskiyou Fire Conflagration subsides
For further information on the fire visit Jackson County Emergency Management website.
The following is an open letter of appreciation from Oregon's Red Incident Management Team to the residents of Medford and Ashland.
The Microwave Fire
Governor Theodore Kulongoski has declared the Microwave Fire near Mosier in Wasco County a conflagration. The declaration cleared the way for the State Fire Marshal to mobilize firefighters and equipment to assist local resources battling the fire. The request to invoke the Oregon Conflagration Act was made by Wasco County Fire Defense Board Chief Bob Palmer.
Press Releases from the Oregon Department of Forestry and State Fire Marshal Incident Management Team
August 30, 2009, 9:00 a.m. - Microwave Fire Update
August 29, 2009, 8:00 p.m. - Microwave Fire Update
August 29, 2009, 3:00 p.m. - Microwave Fire Update
August 29, 2009 - Microwave Fire Update
Press Release from the Governor's Office
August 28, 2009 - Microwave Fire in Wasco County Declared a Conflagration
Press Release from the Office of State Fire Marshal
August 28, 2009 - City of Mosier under evacuation as Governor declares a Conflagration
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