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Portland Fire Supports Neighbors And City During Action-Packed Day - 08/24/25

Portland Fire Supports Neighbors and City During Action-Packed Day

 

On Friday, August 22, Portland Fire & Rescue managed a high volume of emergencies across the city and region, as extreme summer heat contributed to a series of complex calls. From supporting neighboring fire agencies at a large warehouse fire to handling residential and vehicle fires, false alarms, and unique rescue situations, Portland Fire crews demonstrated coordination and adaptability throughout a demanding day of service.

 

Portland Fire sent several engines and trucks to assist Gresham Fire in battling a four-alarm fire at a tire warehouse. The incident produced large smoke columns visible for miles and required resources from across the region. To ensure continuous service within Portland, fire crews moved up to staff vacant stations and responded to mutual aid calls from nearby cities.

 

With so many resources deployed, leadership across the department stepped in to maintain full coverage. When a residential fire was dispatched, Portland Fire’s Deputy Fire Marshal and Operations Chief assumed incident command roles. At the same time, six additional units were dispatched to Front Street for what was ultimately determined a false alarm.

 

Elsewhere, Portland Fire worked alongside Corbett Fire crews to extinguish a motor home fire on I-84 — an incident that would normally fall under Gresham Fire’s jurisdiction. In North Portland, Station 22 crews spent more than two hours addressing a smoldering brush fire in the Baltimore Woods Natural Area. Later in the evening, firefighters concluded the day by assisting an individual who had become trapped between the walls of two buildings.

 

Throughout the day’s diverse and challenging responses, Portland Fire & Rescue’s commitment to protecting the community and supporting neighboring agencies remained clear.

 

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“Days like this show the strength of our firefighters and the importance of regional cooperation,” said Rick Graves, Portland Fire’s Public Information Officer. “No matter how many calls come in, or how complex the circumstances, our crews stand ready to serve this community and support our partners across the region.”

 

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Portland Fire Supports Neighbors And City During Action-Packed Day - 08/24/25

Portland Fire Supports Neighbors and City During Action-Packed Day

 

On Friday, August 22, Portland Fire & Rescue managed a high volume of emergencies across the city and region, as extreme summer heat contributed to a series of complex calls. From supporting neighboring fire agencies at a large warehouse fire to handling residential and vehicle fires, false alarms, and unique rescue situations, Portland Fire crews demonstrated coordination and adaptability throughout a demanding day of service.

 

Portland Fire sent several engines and trucks to assist Gresham Fire in battling a four-alarm fire at a tire warehouse. The incident produced large smoke columns visible for miles and required resources from across the region. To ensure continuous service within Portland, fire crews moved up to staff vacant stations and responded to mutual aid calls from nearby cities.

 

With so many resources deployed, leadership across the department stepped in to maintain full coverage. When a residential fire was dispatched, Portland Fire’s Deputy Fire Marshal and Operations Chief assumed incident command roles. At the same time, six additional units were dispatched to Front Street for what was ultimately determined a false alarm.

 

Elsewhere, Portland Fire worked alongside Corbett Fire crews to extinguish a motor home fire on I-84 — an incident that would normally fall under Gresham Fire’s jurisdiction. In North Portland, Station 22 crews spent more than two hours addressing a smoldering brush fire in the Baltimore Woods Natural Area. Later in the evening, firefighters concluded the day by assisting an individual who had become trapped between the walls of two buildings.

 

Throughout the day’s diverse and challenging responses, Portland Fire & Rescue’s commitment to protecting the community and supporting neighboring agencies remained clear.

 

Quote:

“Days like this show the strength of our firefighters and the importance of regional cooperation,” said Rick Graves, Portland Fire’s Public Information Officer. “No matter how many calls come in, or how complex the circumstances, our crews stand ready to serve this community and support our partners across the region.”

 

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