Fire marshals find mostly minor issues in annual school checks
School fire inspections are performed annually by local fire districts.
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Keizer, Marion fire districts prepare for dry fire season
A warm winter and low snow pack could mean increased risk of wildfires this summer.
How are rising fuel prices impacting Keizer?
As fuel prices rise, some Keizer businesses, government and public safety agencies are noticing the impact.
Local leaders urge legislators to back new public safety building
Keizer's legislators are urging approval of $778,000 in state funds to buy land and start design of the new facility, a joint effort of the Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1.
Legislators to take up funding request for new Keizer station
Keizer's state representative is pushing a funding request of nearly $800,000 before the Legislature to start work on a new public safety building in the Keizer area. The Keizer Fire District and Marion County Fire District 1 are working together on the project.
Strangers rush to help, save man shot in Keizer
After hearing gunshots, people ran to help and likely saved Landon Ostrom’s life the night of Oct. 24. He remains in Salem Hospital, facing a long recovery.
Two new fire engines ready for duty
The Marion County Fire District #1 (MCFD #1) held a traditional “push-in” ceremony to commemorate the newly-minted starting status of the two new engines. The engines were blessed by the fire crew at the district as well as the district’s pastor, Mitch Warren in a wet down, or spraying a fire truck with its own equipment.
Spring is clean up time, make home fire safety a priority
Less rain, more sunshine, budding trees, longer days: they are all signs that the warmer months are nearing.
For many, these seasonal hallmarks are reminders to start spring cleaning in and around our homes.
State Fire Marshal gives MC Fire District #1 new pumper
Marion County Fire District #1 took receipt of a Type 3 fire engine from the Oregon State Fire Marshal last week.
The engine, part of the State Fire Marshal’s Response Ready Oregon Initiative it is one of 76 fire apparatus the Marshal will deliver this year. The equipment deliveries are made possible by a $25 million grant, part of Oregon’s wildfire omnibus bill in 2021.