Oregon State Fire Marshal
Also known as: 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.
For fire departments
- Runs the Oregon Fire Mutual Aid System, which can send fire service resources to help local agencies, including during Conflagration Act declarations, Immediate Response and pre-positioning before expected fire conditions.
- Offers grants, such as the Wildfire Season Staffing Grant (up to $35,000 per agency for May 1–October 31, 2026), with priority for agencies with $2 million or less in yearly property tax income.
- Delivered 76 new fire engines and tactical water tenders to agencies through its Engine Program.
- Provides fire agency contacts, professional development, health and safety resources, a Smoke Alarm Installation Program for fire agencies, and free fire safety education materials.
- Has a NERIS+ resource page and publishes Oregon Fire Code resources.
For the community
- Offers free defensible space assessments to help property owners prepare for wildfire.
- Shares fire safety information on cooking, smoking, fireworks, smoke alarms and carbon monoxide, and hosts wildfire webinars.
- Issues fireworks and other permits and handles Community Right to Know hazardous substance reporting.
Contact
Phone: (503) 378-3473
Email: [email protected]
3991 Fairview Industrial Drive SE, Salem, OR 97302
State Fire Marshal: Mariana Ruiz-Temple
In an emergency, call 911.
From oregon.gov. Last checked October 31, 2026. See something out of date? Let us know.