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The Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office (OSFM) activiated its Agency Operation Center and mobilized 15 strike teams, of equipment and personnel, to assist in and around the Camp Fire in northern California. A total of 75 engines and just under 300 firefighters form Oregon are currently deployed.
Locally, Albany Fire deployed 1 engine, two command vehicles, and 12 firefighters who will also staff other Linn and Benton County apparatus. A total of 39 firefighters have responded from Linn and Benton Counties, making up two of the 15 strike teams. The following Fire Departments sent apparatus and/or personnel: Albany, Sweet Home, Lebanon, Harrisburg, Halsey/Shedd, Tangent, Scio, Corvallis, and Philomath.
All crew members are prepared for a maximum16 day deployment, 14 days working the fire line and two travels days.