News Releases and Media Information

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2023

• October 2 October is Fire Prevention Month: Cooking safety starts with you
  
• September 27 OSFM's Community Wildfire Risk Reduction grants drive critical projects across Oregon
  
• September 3 Oregon State Fire Marshal Mobilizes resources to the Bensel Fire after conflagration is declared
  
• August 28 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes resources to the Smith River Complex after a conflagration is declared
  
• August 26 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes resources to the Tyee Ridge Complex after conflagration is declared
  
• August 25 Joint Release: Lightning across Oregon reminds everyone to be informed and prepared
• August 23 Oregon State Fire Marshal protecting communities with air tankers and task forces mobilized to two different wildfires
  
• August 14 California sending five strike teams to boost firefighting capacity in Oregon
  
• August 14 OSFM sends firefighters and equipment to Bedrock Fire through Immediate Response
  
• August 13 Governor declares conflagration for Lookout Fire, OSFM sending firefighters and equipment
  
• August 11 OSFM to pre-position two task forces in Lane County Starting Saturday afternoon
  
• August 10 OSFM mobilizes two task forces to Wiley Fire in Linn County
  
• August 4 OSFM mobilizes two task forces to help fight a wildfire in Linn County
• August 3 OSFM to pre-position firefighters and equipment in Central Oregon
• July 22 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes additional resources to the Golden Fire after conflagration is declared
• July 22 OSFM mobilizes two task forces to help fight a wildfire in Klamath County
• July 11 OSFM mobilizes task force to help stop wildfire in Gilliam County
• July 4 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes firefighting resources to support Moon Mountain Fire
• June 23 Oregon State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep firework use legal and safe
• June 20 Oregon State Fire Marshal launches a one-stop shop website to educate about defensible space
• June 13 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes resources to the Hat Rock and Mount Hebron Fires
• June 13 OSFM supporting response to fast-moving Umatilla County wildfire
• June 1 Oregon State Fire Marshal issues grants to boost staffing ahead of wildfire season
• May 17 OSFM announces investments into Oregon firefighter apprenticeship program
• May 9 OSFM announces recipients for 2023 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Grant
• May 5 OSFM announces wildfire grant recipients
• May 1 Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space
• April 7 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Award Nominations
• April 4 State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 Engine Program
• February 21 The OSFM invests $2.7 million in wildfire risk reduction projects across Oregon
• February 16 Oregon State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations for the 2023 Sparky Awards
• January 23 Reminder: Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Closes on January 31, 2023
• January 13 Oregon State Fire Marshal kicks off Community Risk Reduction Week

2022

• December 15 Oregon State Fire Marshal launches new grant to help communities be better prepared for wildfire
• October 21 Office of State Fire Marshal to host a webinar on upcoming grant opportunities
• October 3 Plan, Practice, Be Prepared with a Home Fire Escape Plan
• September 28 Oregon sends team to support Hurricane Ian response
• September 8 OSFM requests additional support ahead of heightened wildfire conditions
• August 25 OSFM hosting a series of town hall meetings on Oregon Defensible Space Standards
• August 10 OSFM to pre-position resources in Deschutes, Klamath counties this week
• August 10 OSFM hosting a series of town hall meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
• August 8 LOCATION UPDATE: OSFM to Host Town Hall Meeting on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
• August 5 OSFM Set to Host a Town Hall Meeting on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
• August 2 Emergency Conflagration declared for Miller Road/Dodge fire in Wasco County
• July 31 OSFM Mobilizes Task Forces to McKinney Fire in California
• July 28 OSFM to Pre-Position Firefighting Resources in Klamath County Ahead of Elevated Fire Risk
• July 26 OSFM Set to Host Townhall Meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
• July 7 $6 million in grants helping Oregon fire service staff up this summerList of grant awardees
• June 30 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
• June 22 Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep fireworks use legal and safe
• June 2 Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal launches grant opportunity to bolster wildfire response staffing
• June 2 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development Committee Meeting
• May 13 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development Committee Meeting
• May 2 Oregon Fire Code Advisory Board Schedules meeting to discuss Oregon Fire Code Chapters
• May 2 Oregonians urged to create defensible space to be prepared for wildfire
• April 29 OSFM to host weekly webinars in May on wildfire preparedness
• April 26 Oregon Defensible Space Code Committee to meet
• April 20 Join the Office of State Fire Marshal for a Firewise USA Webinar
• April 8 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations
• March 29 Office of State Fire Marshal to kick off wildfire preparedness webinar series
• February 11 Austin Smith Memorial Attendee Information
• February 7 Firefighter Austin Smith Memorial Service

2021

• December 14 Colder Temperatures Prompt Reminder to be Fire Safe When Heating Your Home
• October 1 October Is Fire Prevention Month in Oregon
• July 29 Office of State Fire Marshal Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of Gas Station Self-Service
• July 8 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes additional structural resources to the Bootleg Fire
• July 6 Governor invokes Emergency Conflagration Act, OSFM mobilizes resources for Jack Fire
• July 2 Governor Kate Brown Invokes the Emergency Conflagration Act in Response to the Sunset Valley Fire
• July 2 OSFM to preposition resources in Southern Oregon Friday
• June 30 State Fire Marshal mobilizes task forces and resources to help fight Wrentham Market Fire
• June 27 Office of State Fire Marshal Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of Gas Station Self-Service
• June 21 OSFM staging firefighting resources in Central Oregon ahead of forecast thunderstorms
• June 21 State Fire Marshal Asks Oregonians to Keep Fireworks Use Legal and Safe
• June 8 Oregon State Fire Marshal announces 2021 Sparky Award Recipients
• May 3 You can make a difference during Wildfire Awareness Month

2020 Press Releases

• November 20 Add Fire Safety to Your Holiday To-Do List
• September 14 State Fire Marshal Active in 11 Conflagrations Statewide
• August 11 Office of State Fire Marshal Programs Promote Hazardous Materials Safety for Oregonians
• July 16 Office of State Fire Marshal Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations
• June 22 State Fire Marshal Asks Oregonians to Keep Fireworks Use Legal and Safe
• May 21 Office of State Fire Marshal Ends Rules Change Allowing Self-Serve Gas in Some Counties
• May 4 Wildfire Awareness Month Focusses on Making Homes Safe from Wildfire
• April 24 Bigfoot Returns for Wildfire Season
• March 28 Office of State Fire Marshal Suspends Enforcement of Gas Station Self–Service Regulations
• February 9 OSFM Sends Incident Management Team to Support Flood Response Efforts in Eastern Oregon
• January 28 Office of State Fire Marshal Seeks Nominees for Annual Sparky Awards

News releases older than 2020 can be requested by emailing ask.osfm@osfm.oregon.gov.