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The latest news and information from Bend Firefighters Association Local 227.
· via Central Oregon Daily
Hear the pops from Bend garage fire that spread to 2 homes
A garage fire in southeast Bend spread to two neighboring homes. Crews from Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and Alfalfa responded, and everyone, including three dogs, got out safely.
· via Central Oregon Daily
Bend Fire and Rescue, known for cardiac survival rates, learns new protocol
With a cardiac arrest survival rate well above the national average, Bend Fire & Rescue crews trained on a new resuscitation protocol drawn from the latest research.
· via OPB
Bend City Council sends fire levy to May ballot
The Bend City Council voted to send a Bend Fire & Rescue operating levy to voters in the May 2023 election, citing a 60% rise in calls for service since 2014.
· via KTVZ
‘We haven’t changed the rate in 10 years’: Bend Fire & Rescue trims May levy request
After a community survey, Bend Fire & Rescue trimmed its proposed operating levy ahead of the May 2023 ballot.
· via KOIN
Memorial planned for Bend firefighter and his twin brother
Bend firefighter Daniel Harro and his twin brother Mark were killed in a plane crash in Idaho. Bend Fire & Rescue and the Oregon Honor Guard held a full line-of-duty memorial in their honor.
Join us for Bend Fire's Community Assistance Program Mustache Bash!
Get ready, Bend! The second annual Mustache Bash is right around the corner and we want you to come help us celebrate the spirit of community (and facial hair) with us! All proceeds go to the Community Assistance Program, so come enjoy raffles, live music by @bonychanterelle ,…
Off duty firefighter killed when his motorcycle hits a bear
Last night, the Bend Fire Department suffered a tragic loss. Rhett Larsen, a BFD engineer, was killed in an off duty traffic accident while traveling on HWY 26, he is survived by his family. Rhett was not only an exceptional firefighter, he was a loyal friend, respected mentor,…
A Short (ish) and Mostly True History of Bend Fire Pipes and Drums
In March of 2007 several Bend firefighters travelled to Seattle to participate in their first “Scott Firefighter Stairclimb”. This event, which is a fundraiser for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, brings in firefighters from all over the world for a friendly competition to see…
Yet Another Report Proposes Mandatory Social Security for Fire Fighters
Yet another high-profile report is arguing for mandatory Social Security for all workers. Issued by the Brookings Institute, a Washington, D.C. think tank, the report is only the latest in a long series of academic efforts designed to undermine the retirement benefits of fire…
Fire Fighters Respond to All Hazards and Save Lives
Today’s professional fire fighters are trained to respond to all kinds of emergencies – a big difference from their predecessors 25 years ago.
SAFER – Award Process and Alternative Funding Sources
A number of departments that submitted SAFER applications have contacted our office about award status. Review panels are scheduled for the first week of May; once panels conclude it is typically 2-3 months before the first awards are received. Keep in mind that there are many…
Cancer Awareness and Prevention
The IAFF and its affiliates continue to educate our members on cancer awareness and the reduction of exposure risks. Numerous fire fighter cancer studies, including the NIOSH study, show that the occupation of firefighting has a higher rate of certain cancers than the general…