News Releases and Media Information

The Oregon State Fire Marshal’s mission is to protect people, property, and the environment from fire and hazardous materials. The OSFM carries out these duties through prevention education, inspections, code enforcement, and preparedness and response activities.

Follow our incident information blog to keep up with incidents we've mobilized resources to: osfminfo.org

2023 

August 14 California sending five strike teams to boost firefighting capacity in Oregon 
August 14 OSFM sends firefighters and equipment to Bedrock Fire through Immediate Response
August 13 Governor declares conflagration for Lookout Fire, OSFM sending firefighters and equipment
August 11 OSFM to pre-position two task forces in Lane County starting Saturday
August 10 OSFM mobilizes task forces to Wiley Fire in Linn County
August 4 OSFM mobilizes two task forces to help fight a wildfire in Linn County
August 3 OSFM to pre-position firefighters and equipment in Central Oregon
July 22 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes additional resources to the Golden Fire after conflagration is declared
July 22 OSFM mobilizes two task forces to help fight a wildfire in Klamath County
July 11 OSFM mobilizes task force to help stop wildfire in Gilliam County
July 4 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes firefighting resources to support Moon Mountain Fire
June 23 Oregon State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep firework use legal and safe
June 20 Oregon State Fire Marshal launches a one-stop shop website to educate about defensible space
June 13 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes resources to the Hat Rock and Mount Hebron Fires
June 13 OSFM supporting response to fast-moving Umatilla County wildfire
June 1 Oregon State Fire Marshal issues grants to boost staffing ahead of wildfire season
May 17 OSFM announces investments into Oregon firefighter apprenticeship program
May 9 OSFM announces recipients for 2023 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Grant 
May 5 OSFM announces wildfire grant recipients
May 1 Kick off Wildfire Awareness Month by creating defensible space
April 7 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Award Nominations
April 4 State Fire Marshal announces recipients for $25 Engine Program
February 21 The OSFM invests $2.7 million in wildfire risk reduction projects across Oregon
February 16 Oregon State Fire Marshal is accepting nominations for the 2023 Sparky Awards
January 23 Reminder: Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Closes on January 31, 2023
January 13 Oregon State Fire Marshal kicks off Community Risk Reduction Week

2022 

December 15 Oregon State Fire Marshal launches new grant to help communities be better prepared for wildfire
October 21 Office of State Fire Marshal to host a webinar on upcoming grant opportunities
October 3 Plan, Practice, Be Prepared with a Home Fire Escape Plan
September 28 Oregon sends team to support Hurricane Ian response
September 8 OSFM requests additional support ahead of heightened wildfire conditions
August 25 OSFM hosting a series of town hall meetings on Oregon Defensible Space Standards
August 10 OSFM to pre-position resources in Deschutes, Klamath counties this week
August 10 OSFM hosting a series of town hall meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
August 8 LOCATION UPDATE: OSFM to Host Town Hall Meeting on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development 
August 5 OSFM Set to Host a Town Hall Meeting on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
August 2 Emergency Conflagration declared for Miller Road/Dodge fire in Wasco County
July 31 OSFM Mobilizes Task Forces to McKinney Fire in California
July 28 OSFM to Pre-Position Firefighting Resources in Klamath County Ahead of Elevated Fire Risk
July 26 OSFM Set to Host Townhall Meetings on 2022 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
July 7 $6 million in grants helping Oregon fire service staff up this summer
           List of grant awardees
June 30 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development
June 22 Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep fireworks use legal and safe
June 2 Oregon Office of State Fire Marshal launches grant opportunity to bolster wildfire response staffing
June 2 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development Committee Meeting
May 13 Oregon Defensible Space Code Development Committee Meeting
May 2 Oregon Fire Code Advisory Board Schedules meeting to discuss Oregon Fire Code Chapters
May 2 Oregonians urged to create defensible space to be prepared for wildfire
April 29 OSFM to host weekly webinars in May on wildfire preparedness
April 26 Oregon Defensible Space Code Committee to meet
April 20 Join the Office of State Fire Marshal for a Firewise USA Webinar
April 8 OSFM Extends Deadline for Annual Sparky Awards Nominations
March 29 Office of State Fire Marshal to kick off wildfire preparedness webinar series
February 11 Austin Smith Memorial Attendee Information
February 7 Firefighter Austin Smith Memorial Service

2021 

July 2   OSFM to preposition resources in Southern Oregon Friday   
June 30   State Fire Marshal mobilizes task forces and resources to help fight Wrentham Market Fire
June 27   Office of State Fire Marshal Temporarily Suspends Enforcement of Gas Station Self-Service  
June 21   OSFM staging firefighting resources in Central Oregon ahead of forecast thunderstorms
June 21   State Fire Marshal Asks Oregonians to Keep Fireworks Use Legal and Safe 
June 8   Oregon State Fire Marshal announces 2021 Sparky Award Recipients
May 3   You can make a difference during Wildfire Awareness Month

2020 Press Releases

June 22  State Fire Marshal Asks Oregonians to Keep Fireworks Use Legal and Safe
May 21  Office of State Fire Marshal Ends Rules Change Allowing Self-Serve Gas in Some Counties
May 4  Wildfire Awareness Month Focusses on Making Homes Safe from Wildfire   
April 24  Bigfoot Returns for Wildfire Season
March 28  Office of State Fire Marshal Suspends Enforcement of Gas Station Self–Service Regulations
February 9  OSFM Sends Incident Management Team to Support Flood Response Efforts in Eastern Oregon
January 28 Office of State Fire Marshal Seeks Nominees for Annual Sparky Awards

News releases older than 2020 can be requested by emailing oregonsfm@osp.oregon.gov.