Silverton Fire Dist.

Volunteers serving the cities of Silverton and Scotts Mills and surrounding areas.

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Starting next week another project will begin at our main station. This project will also impact Rail Way in front of the station. This is another project that was made possible by the voter approved bond in... https://t.co/q4qee8MEKc

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Today your Silverton Firefighters practiced attacking a roof top fire. They simulated an HVAC fire at the high school and deployed lines and simulated checking for extension. A huge thank you to Silverton High... https://t.co/v574dHKkvb

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With the forecast for continued hot and dry conditions for the foreseeable future we urge everyone to be safe when burning yard debris. It is unseasonably warm and dry.

As a reminder;

All fires must be... https://t.co/cbbk3YBnPg

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This afternoon your Silverton firefighters were kept busy chasing spot fires from a controlled slash burn in the 2200 block of Crookedfinger Rd. Nearly 24 spot fires were found and rapidly extinguished. This... https://t.co/iIn3jS9eXd

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Silverton Fire, Mt. Angel Fire District, Marion County Fire District #1, Woodburn Ambulance and Marion County Sheriff's Office, are working a major crash incident at Hazelgreen Rd near Mt Angel Hwy. The road is closed until further notice. Please avoid the area.

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Today is a bitter sweet day at SFD. Today was the last day of training for our newest members. The members of the 2019 volunteer academy completed their wildland fire training with some practical skills tests.... https://t.co/cuP02zMQjY

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Over the next few months there will be a lot of construction happening at and near the main station. The office will remain open and crews will still be responding from the station. There will be signs posted with any changes on how to get into the office.

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Today members of Silverton Fire responded to assist with chirping smoke alarms. This is a free service that is provided if you have smoke alarms that are too high to reach, you are unable to reach them or if... https://t.co/UoiY4DCAC0

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At approximately 1 PM today, Silverton Fire along with Woodburn Ambulance, Salem Fire Department and Marion County Sheriff's Office responded to to a report of an injured hiker near Abiqua Creek along the falls... https://t.co/0szOKeiTK7

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We are waking up to some very heartbreaking news of two officers shot within hours of each other overnight during two separate incidents.

The Milwaukie Police Department reported that their officer was... https://t.co/5fsbKVU0rx

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Today we held the graduation ceremony for the 2019 volunteer firefighter academy. Congratulations to all of the graduates. Join us in congratulating them for their commitment and hard work.
Tyler Bishop,... https://t.co/O0JVOjCKj2

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Reminder if you come across a road closed sign due to flooding, Turn Around, Don't Drown.

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Power outage update. According to PGE's website the power outage was caused by an equipment failure. They are estimating power being restored by 8:15 PM tonight.

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We have not received any updates from PGE. We do know they are aware of the outage and they are working on fixing the problem. We are urging everyone to prepare for a possible long term outage.

During... https://t.co/Jajd53W2Rv

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Area wide power outage. Large thunderstorm moving into Silverton from the Salem area. Use caution when outdoors.

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***TRAFFIC ALERT***
Silverton Fire, Sublimity Fire and Woodburn Ambulance is working a serious crash Cascade Hwy near Kaufman rd. The hwy is closed south of Kaufman. Please avoid the area.

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Although the calendar may say it is March, the wildland is very receptive to fire right now. Silverton and Mt. Angel Fire District just finished extinguishing an approximate 1 acre brush fire. If you are going to burn make sure you have a hose and tools near by.

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Congratulations to all of the contestants in the 2019 SkillsUSA Firefighting Competition everyone did an excellent job. Congratulations to Explorer Battalion Chef Easton Peoples on taking first place. The... https://t.co/BuhUr7GJiU

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We want to thank everyone for their patience today during the procession for Firefighter/Paramedic Mo Stadeli. There were over 12 first responder agencies represented and a big thanks to Silverton Police... https://t.co/jT5UmOaoEw

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The 2019 Firemanship Conference Portland / FC PDX was a great success. Firefighters from across the nation came to add another tool to their toolbox. A big thanks to Brothers In Battle, LLC Irons and Ladders... https://t.co/fiQsNANjXE