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The Portland Fire Bureau provides emergency response and fire prevention services, including medical aid, fire suppression, hazardous materials response, community risk reduction, disaster response, technical rescue and public education.

To become a firefighter in the City of Portland you must have a valid Oregon driver's license and successfully complete the written and physical performance tests administered by the Portland Fire & Rescue applicant testing service. You must also pass a background check and be interviewed by a selection committee.

Firefighters respond to emergency calls for medical aids, fires, vehicle collisions/accidents/rescues, hazardous materials spills and other emergency incidents. They also participate in community outreach programs designed to educate the public on fire safety as well as regularly inspect buildings to ensure they comply with fire codes.

Yes! The department encourages volunteers to become part of their Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), providing invaluable assistance during emergencies. CERT members assist responders in setting up fire safety perimeters, assisting victims at evacuation sites or assisting incident commanders with communications support.

In case of an emergency please dial 9-1-1 immediately to get help from the nearest fire station. Non-emergency inquiries can be made by calling 503-823-3700 or emailing [email protected].

Yes. Under city laws all commercial properties are required to have operational smoke detectors located throughout the building according to NFPA 70 “National Electrical Code” standards (unless otherwise indicated).

Smoke detectors should be tested once a month and their batteries replaced twice every year—at minimum—during Daylight Saving Time changeovers is recommended so they are always working properly when it matters most.

Carbon Monoxide Detectors are not legally mandated but highly recommended by local agencies due its life threatening nature if undetected in indoor environments caused by poorly ventilated fuel burning appliances such as stoves or furnaces that emit toxic gas without proper ventilation systems in place for them.

During power outages candles should be used as sparingly as possible since this presents some risks like unattended candle flame which can cause accidental building fires if left unsupervised for extended periods of time; consider using flashlights instead while waiting for power restoration services within the area.