Emergency Services

Address: 28480 McPherson Rd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347 | Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm

Phone: 503-879-FIRE (3473)

Now Accepting Volunteer Applications

We are currently accepting volunteers to join our team at Grand Ronde Tribal Emergency Services. This is a fun and exciting way to be involved with the fire service, and give back to the community. Positions available are Firefighter, EMS, and Support Staff to include Water Tender Operator and other support functions. Please see the provided link(s) for application and general job description.

For additional information:

Call 503-879-FIRE (3473)

Email Torey.Wakeland@grandronde.org or Scott.Carmony@grandronde.org

Volunteer Application

Mission Statement:

To build strength and resiliency by enhancing sovereignty to be self-sufficient through preparedness, education, and effective response efforts, while supporting the CTGR mission with cultural respect, dignity, and purpose.

Staffing

Administration

Chief of Emergency Services

Assistant Chief

Division Chief of Training

Battalion Chiefs (3)

Emergency Preparedness Coordinator

Administrative Services Lieutenant

Station 25 - 28480 McPherson Rd. Grand Ronde, OR 97347

Staffed 24/7 with one ambulance and one engine company. If needed, the engine company could be split to staff an additional ambulance.

Station 28 – 825 N Main St. Willamina, OR 97396

Staffed 24/7 by contract for West Valley Fire District with one ambulance and one engine company.

Services Provided

Fire suppression and prevention, emergency medical services, community education and engagement, emergency preparedness activities, emergency planning and coordination, and volunteer programs.

Records Requests

For fire and medical records requests, please fill out the records request form below. Please include date of incident, location of incident, and any applicable medical information releases.

Records Request Form

Address Signs

Whether you are needing an address sign for a new home build or would like to ensure that we can find your home quickly in an emergency, please see the information below to order.

https://www.safetysign.com/products/8348/horizontal-911-address-sign

Click the link above and select the following options:

Step 1:

- Character Size - 4” Character

- Sign Size – 12 x 6” (Horizontal)

Step 2:

- Enter the numbers of your address

Step 3:

- Green

Step 4:

- This portion is up to you.

There are accessories available to mount the sign through the above website, as well. We encourage these signs to be placed at the entrance of your driveway, where it can be seen from the roadway in both directions. Please remember that in some locations, multiple signs may be needed if the driveway branches off from the main driveway off the road.

FireMed Memberships

Membership offers peace of mind for unexpected emergency transport expenses. Benefits cover you, your spouse or domestic partner, and dependents claimed on your income tax return. If transported, we simply bill your insurance. Once insurance payment has been issued, your FireMed Membership covers the remaining portion of the transport fees.

Membership fees help enhance EMS services in your area. Thank you for supporting your local EMS agency.

Please see the website here: https://client.pointandpay.net/web/grandrondefiremed for more information and to apply for membership.

Burning Notice - Open Burning Seasons

Our fire district choose to follow regional burning regulations established by Oregon Department of Forestry and the Department of Environmental Quality.

Backyard burning - Allocated for two seasons (Spring and Fall)
Spring burn season: March 1st to June 15th
Fall burn season: October 1st to December 15th

Exceptions: Burn season may be closed on any given day during the season, due to weather or air quality issues. Individuals are required to check the appropriate burn line on a day-to-day basis.

Additional Resources

Yamhill County Burn Line: 503-472-3344

Online Burn Announcement Bulletin for Willamette Valley: http://smkmgt.com/burn.php

Hazards of Backyard Burning:

The Hidden Hazard of Backyard Burning.pdf