News Releases and Media Information

The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s mission is to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM carries out these duties through prevention education, inspections, code enforcement, and preparedness and response activities.

Follow our incident information blog to keep up with incidents we've mobilized resources to: osfminfo.org

2023

• 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.