SCSRFPD

Fire prevention/education, EMS, wildland and structural fire protection in Sisters/Camp Sherman and surrounding areas.

[Oregon State Fire Marshal @OSFM]

🌡️ Temps are forecasted to climb later this week. Stay vigilant and take steps to prevent wildfires.

Join us in spreading awareness about heat and wildfire prevention to protect what we love.

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[Oregon State Fire Marshal @OSFM]

This Fourth of July be sure to check local firework use and sales regulations. Some communities have firework restrictions in place. Please follow these restrictions.

#KeepItLegalKeepItSafe #Fireworks

[Oregon Department of Forestry Central OR @ODF_COD]

Starting today, all of the Central Oregon District is in "High" fire danger. This does mean that fireworks are prohibited on ODF-protected land. Check the full list of public and industry restrictions at https://t.co/Y42PIE39Dy.

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

Forward progress has been stopped on the Chestnut Drive brush fire at approximately 2/10 acre.

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

Crews are responding to a brush fire off of Chestnut Drive near Sisters. More info as it becomes available.

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

Update: Fire is contained.

Crews are responding along with Cloverdale, Black Butte Ranch Fire, USFS, ODF to a reported brush fire off of Cold Springs Road near Sisters.

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

Crews are responding along with Cloverdale, Black Butte Ranch Fire, USFS, ODF to a reported brush fire off of Cold Springs Road near Sisters. More information as we receive it. Fire is about 1/4 acre, lined and crews are working to extinguish. Fire is under investigation.

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

More information as we get it.

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Deschutes County
Sheriff's Office is currently working with us to determine the cause of 2 fires that have been CONTAINED in the girl's bathroom at Sisters High School. All staff and students have been evacuated, and there are no reported injuries.

[TripCheck - Cascades @TripCheckNCascd]

US20, 3 Mi W of Santiam Pass Summit, Delay < 20min, A veh fire has occurred. Prepare to slow or move over for worker safety. ... https://t.co/8GDe32Csx0

[Central OR Fire Info @CentralORFire]

Ｎｅｗ Ｉｎｃｉｄｅｎｔ！Incident 830 near Juniper Canyon south of Prineville. Numerous resources enroute. Including air attack and 2 SEATS. Strong winds pushing the fire. Estimated to be ~5 acres.

[Central OR Fire Info @CentralORFire]

At this time all but one of the fires has been kept to less than 1/4 acre. Incident 626-Doghouse Gulch is estimated at 15 acres. Fire is located in the S. Fork of the John Day River area.

Red Flag warning continues tonight with abundant lightning. New fires are expected.

[Central OR Fire Info @CentralORFire]

𝓛𝓲𝓰𝓱𝓽𝓷𝓲𝓷𝓰 𝓢𝓽𝓪𝓻𝓽𝓼: Central Oregon has seen over 800 lightning strikes today. These strikes have ignited at least 70 fires resources from @DesNatlForest @OchocoNatForest @ODF_COD and Prineville District @BLMOregon have responded to.

[Andy Weeks @weeksy1027]

Great start to our first day in #Sisters #Oregon #USA Training this morning with @SCSRFPD @timc711 @ODF_COD cutting hand lines and plumbed it with a progressive hose lay @HantsIOW_fire @NeilOdin #wildfire

[Andy Weeks @weeksy1027]

2/2 Spent a fantastic evening with the team from @SCSRFPD and @DeschutesSO at the National Night Out event in #CityOfSisters getting to meet the local community and the Fire Corps members @timc711 @HantsIOW_fire

[Andy Weeks @weeksy1027]

Finished our first day in #Sisters briefing with a task force from #LaneCounty looking at #wildfire behaviour on the East of the #CascadeRange @OSFM @SCSRFPD @timc711 @HantsIOW_fire

[SCSRFPD @SCSRFPD]

Crews are responding to a new incident outside of Sisters off of Three Creeks Road currently around 1/4 acre in an old burn scar. More info as we receive it.

[Andy Weeks @weeksy1027]

Huge thanks to Green Watch @Southsea24 & @hiwfrs_control and @hiwfrs_ICU for hosting Julie & Bev from @SCSRFPD today. Great day looking at the diversity of roles in @HantsIOW_fire 🇬🇧 🇺🇸

[Central OR Fire Info @CentralORFire]

🔥Sisters Ranger District firefighters will ignite piles in the Melvin Butte area today (2/8). Smoke may be visible for multiple days following ignitions. Firefighters monitor piles until they are declared out.

[Central OR Fire Info @CentralORFire]

#Newberryfire USFS law enforcement determined the cause was fuels igniting following firewood cutting yesterday. It occurred at a legal location and time. Reminder as of this morning all commercial and private firewood cutting is no longer permitted on USFS & BLM lands in C. OR.