Umatilla County Fire District #1

UCFD #1 provides fire, rescue, and emergency medical services to the citizens of Hermiston, Stanfield and ambulance service to the cities of Echo and Umatilla.

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Thanks to a $30,000 grant from the Wildhorse Foundation, @firedistrictone has upgraded its communications with 16 new portable radios and a portable repeater system. This equipment will strengthen communication!

More:
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[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

With hot and dry temps expected to continue into this week, reminder to be practice fire safety, create defensible space around your home, and adhere to UCFD#1’s burn ban.

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At Approximately 3PM, UCFD#1 crews responded to a brush fire in the Oxbow Trail area of Hermiston.

The fire was contained to less than one-tenth of an acre and a large brush pile.

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Despite all District ambulances being committed to medical calls at the time of the incident, day staff, volunteers, and mutual aid resources were able to access the scene and quickly stop any forward progress of the fire.

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For further information on the Cold Springs Fire, please visit the official Facebook page:

https://t.co/jSUozCfSo5

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Update 9:45PM: Thanks to mapping from the air, acreage is now estimated at 1000 acres.

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Cold Springs Fire Update 5:42PM:

1 confirmed structure lost. 15-30 structures threatened. Estimated acreage at 4,000 acres.

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Update 8:12PM: The head of the fire off Eastern side has been stopped. Forward progress on the western side has also been halted. Crews will remain on scene through the night.

Current evacuations are still in place. The public is encouraged to continue to avoid the area.

[Oregon State Fire Marshal @OSFM]

@firedistrictone UPDATE: We are mobilizing additional resources to the Cold Springs Fire in Umatilla County. Our Green Incident Management Team and two task forces are being mobilized and will take command Thursday July 2, at 9 a.m.

READ MORE: https://t.co/cnxK62hmiw

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

Command post is set at station 25.

We ask that people stay out of the area and please don’t fly drones.

We have inbound air resources. A fixed wing airplane is here out of Wenatchee . 1 helicopter and 2 scoopers are on the way. 2 task forces are on the way from OSFM.

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

UCFD#1 is on scene of the cold springs fire.

At the time we have lost 1 confirmed residence.

We have 15 - 30 structures, out buildings and shops threatened.

The fire is around 4,000 acres currently.

We have level 1, 2, and 3 evacs in place.

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

Update 6:49PM: Fire is under control. Crews will remain on scene for remaining smoke. Special thanks to our mutual aid partners for all their help!

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UCFD#1 is currently on-scene of a hazmat tractor trailer fire in the Bensel road area of Hermiston. Mutual aid is on scene.

Please avoid the area. Updates will be provided as they become available

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

Burning Season is now closed within UCFD#1!

Outdoor burning is prohibited within the District's service area. No burning will be permitted between June 1st-September 30th. Burning will reopen October 1st, 2025.

For more information, visit: https://t.co/AohOOWT6gc

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UPDATE 6:44PM: Fire is contained. Crews will remain on scene in mop-up. At this time, acres burned estimated at 100 acres.

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UCFD#1 is on-scene of a brush fire, in the Lilac Lane area of Hermiston.

Firefighters are engaged in structural protection, with mutual aid in effect. High winds continue to be a challenge.

Updates will be provided as they become available.

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

Reminder that tonight is the deadline to complete UCFD#1's community survey and we'd love your input!

https://t.co/1168I5WxMd

Survey closes March 12th 5pm PST.

#ucfd1

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The deadline to share your thoughts on UCFD1 has extended! 🎉

Complete the short survey in our bio by March 12th and make sure your voice is heard!

https://t.co/1168I5WxMd

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

We’re seeing another round of winter weather today as snow falls with a winter weather advisory in effect now until 4PM tomorrow!

Remember to use caution while driving and reduce your speed on the roads. With low temps, make sure you’re properly dressed for the cold!

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

Please share your thoughts via the link below by March 3rd 5PM and help us help you! The survey, conducted through a third-party contractor, will take about 10 minutes and responses will remain confidential.

https://t.co/HqAYR1lhLE

Thank you for your valuable insight!

[Umatilla County Fire District #1 @firedistrictone]

To prepare for the future at UCFD1, we are beginning the process of drafting our strategic plan for the next 3-5 years. Before we can begin, we need your help! `