Keizer Fire honors Hiller, Smith for exceptional service
The two were among several firefighters recently cited for awards by the Keizer district.
Category FIRE
Keizer firefighters on the job helping check massive LA wildfires
Keizer and Marion County firefighters are on the job in Los Angeles, hitting hot spots and helping California crews battle the Palisades Fire.
Keizer firefighters join fight in LA fires
Keizer Fire District sent Engine 385, along with nine other engines from Marion County fire agencies, as part of the Oregon State Fire Marshal strike teams to the Palisades Fire in the Los Angeles area. Captain Aaron Pittis has been deployed as an Assistant…
Welcome 2025 with dogs and firefighters
Who doesn’t like dogs? Who doesn’t support firefighters? The new 2025 calendar featuring both is on sale now. Firefighters and paramedics with the Keizer Fire District (KFD) teamed up with Salem Dogs, a rescue organization, to create a pictorial calendar for 2025. Keizer photographer Rebecca…
MCFD1 needs you
Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) is looking for volunteers to fill multiple vacancies across its eight stations, the agency announced on Friday.
KFD, MCFD1 awarded new trucks from state
Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1 will be receiving new engines as part of the State Fire Marshal's $25 million Engine Program, the Fire Marshal announced on Tuesday.
Help sought in arson case
An arson fire caught on a security camera damaged the West Salem offices of Lighthouse Financial Enterprises, Inc., owned by Keizer resident Phillip Gerstner.
Pancakes are back on the menu
After a two year hiatus because of COVID, Keizer Fire District's Santa Breakfast returned on Sunday, Dec. 11, with a large turnout of hungry families.
Thank You Keizer
By JEFF COWEN As I was counting down my time here at Keizer Fire, the opportunity to pursue retirement became available and timely, and for the District to seek the next Fire Chief. My time in emergency services is 42 years with nearly fifteen years…