(MCFD) Marion County Fire District Clear Lake After laying off 12 firefighters/paramedics last month due to the failed option levy at the November election, Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) is hoping to enlist more volunteers to help the district respond to emergency calls. “Call volumes are climbing and response[Read More…]
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MCFD1 layoffs, station closures begin
Marion County Fire District (Clear Lake) After voters declined to renew the Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) levy proposal at the Nov. 3 general election, Fire Chief Kyle McMann was forced to lay off 12 firefighters/paramedics from his staff. It’s the first time McMann has had to make staffing[Read More…]
FEMA extends deadline for canyon wildfire aid
The deadline for survivors of Oregon wildfires to apply for FEMA individual disaster assistance and low-interest disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has been extended to Monday, Nov. 30. Federal disaster assistance for individuals and families can include money for rental assistance, essential home repairs, personal property[Read More…]
Fire updates: No new evacuations, mild winds through the weekend with rain expected Monday
The evacuation status in Marion County remains unchanged from Thursday. Current Level 2 evacuations, meaning residents should be ready to go at a moment’s notice, are in effect for Stayton, Sublimity, Aumsville, Silverton, Mt. Angel, Cascade south of Abiqua Road north of Silverton, and all areas south of Abiqua Road. Current level 3 evacuations, meaning residents should have[Read More…]
Simple steps for safety from wildfires
Pasos sencillos para la seguridad contra incendios forestales
Keizer firefighters assist in a historic Cali wildfire fight
In addition to a four-person crew, Keizer Fire District dispatched its brush truck California to help contain the LNU Lightning Complex fire (Submitted). Wildfires are known to wreak havoc over certain areas of California during the summer months, which is why Keizer Fire District (KFD) is always prepared to provide[Read More…]
MCFD1 will seek levy renewal in November
MCFD1 Marion County Fire District Clear Lake The Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) board of directors passed a resolution asking voters to renew the local option levy for emergency services during the November 3 general election — the levy accounts for nearly 30 percent of the district’s funding for[Read More…]
MCFD1 rescues man stuck in tree
On Thursday, June 4, Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD1) units responded to the report of a patient who was injured when he became stuck in a tree. First arriving units found a male patient, trapped approximately 30 feet up in a tree. The patient had been trimming to top[Read More…]
MCFD#1 to field levy questions online
MCFD1 Marion County Fire District Clear Lake Marion County Fire District #1 will be hosting a pair of virtual meetings to answer questions about their new operating levy renewal, which is on the May 19 primary election ballot. Measure 24-441 would renew and increase the Fire District’s local operating levy[Read More…]