Oregon fire service organizations
The statewide associations and state programs that support Oregon's fire departments and the communities they protect. Each page says what the organization does and how to reach it.
Fire chiefs
- Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (OFCA)
A statewide association that has served Oregon's fire, rescue and emergency service leaders for over 100 years. Its members are fire chiefs and the chief officers they name.
Firefighters
- Oregon State Fire Fighters Council (OSFFC)
The state council of IAFF firefighter unions in Oregon, representing over 47 IAFF locals and over 3,500 full-time paid employees in firefighting and related services. It was founded in 1936.
Volunteer firefighters
- Oregon Volunteer Firefighters Association (OVFA)
A statewide association made up of volunteer and combination fire agencies, representing EMTs and firefighters across Oregon. Its mission is to provide support and representation for Oregon's volunteer emergency responders.
Fire marshals
- Oregon Fire Marshals Association (OFMA)
A non-profit association of fire code officials, industry leaders and others dedicated to protecting life and property from fire. Its mission is to support the fire service and its stakeholders through education, legislative advocacy and collaborative forums.
Fire districts and their boards
- Oregon Fire District Directors Association (OFDDA)
A statewide non-profit for the elected board members of Oregon's fire districts, organized in 1950. Its mission is to serve and strengthen through timely information, education and legislation. - Special Districts Association of Oregon (SDAO)
A membership association for Oregon's special districts, including fire districts. It has a Fire and EMS chapter that speaks for districts providing fire protection and emergency services.
Training and certification
- Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training, Fire Program (DPSST)
The state agency that certifies and trains Oregon's fire service. Its Fire Program has a Fire Certification section and a Fire Training section.
State fire agencies and programs
- Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM)
The state agency whose mission is to protect people, property and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. It works with local fire departments on prevention, training, resources and emergency response.
Wildfire
- Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Protection Program (ODF)
The Oregon Department of Forestry's Fire Protection Program, which calls itself Oregon's largest fire department. It protects 16 million acres of forest, mostly private working forests plus some state and BLM lands, and aims to put out fires quickly at the smallest possible size. - Keep Oregon Green Association (KOG)
A wildfire prevention education group that began in 1941 after the Tillamook Burns. Its mission is to promote healthy landscapes and safe communities by teaching people about their shared responsibility to prevent human-caused wildfires.
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