
Brush fire spreads to Keizer duplex
Firefighters from three agencies responded to a fire on Friday, June 12, on North Newberg Drive. The fire damaged one unit in a duplex but no one was injured, fire officials said.

Firefighters from three agencies responded to a fire on Friday, June 12, on North Newberg Drive. The fire damaged one unit in a duplex but no one was injured, fire officials said.

A Keizer Fire District official says the community has seen minimal impacts from its decision to sometimes cut the service of an ambulance after several employees left the agency or took leave. The ambulance has been “browned out” since late May, which Division Chief Brian…

Families have until Monday, June 15 to enroll their kids in BLAST Camp, hosted by local public safety agencies. The camp aims to give kids positive experiences with first responders.

The grant, up to $35,000, was denied two years in a row due to Keizer's property tax revenue.

The fire district will use its new strategic plan as a guide for the next decade.

School fire inspections are performed annually by local fire districts.

The Keizer Fire District is purchasing vests intended to protect firefighters and medics who respond to an active shooting.

PHOTO GALLERY: The Keizer Fire District was cooking pancakes for a crowd on the final day of KeizerFEST, Sunday, May 17.

Additional revenue from ambulance services is helping the fire district maintain it's current staffing and services.