Wildfire in Oregon

What we're doing to address wildfires

The Oregon State Fire Marshal is actively addressing the wildfire crisis through various initiatives. Fire Adapted Oregon educates and empowers communities to lessen wildfire risks through preparedness and resilience efforts. Response Ready Oregon ensures effective coordination and readiness with the Oregon fire service to respond to wildfires across the state. 

The OSFM and our partner fire agencies conduct free defensible space assessments to help property owners create fire-resistant zones around their homes. 

These initiatives work in concert with the OSFM's grant programs that focus on providing resources to make communities more resilient to wildfire and boost response capacity both in terms of personnel and equipment. Collectively, all of this contributes to Oregon's efforts to combat the wildfire crisis and safeguard our communities.

Be #WildfireAware

Click the button below to learn about the different ways you can prevent wildfires. 

How you can help 

To live with wildfire, we all need to play our part, from government agencies and non-profits to you and your family. It will take a statewide effort to create communities that are more resilient.

At the Oregon State Fire Marshal, we're committed to empowering every Oregonian with the knowledge and resources they need to be prepared for wildfire. Our educational webinars and extensive range of resources are designed to equip individuals, families, and communities with the tools to lessen risks and respond effectively.

But our collective efforts don't stop there. We encourage every Oregonian to actively engage in wildfire preparedness and prevention. Whether it's creating defensible space around homes, participating in community clean-up initiatives, or staying informed about evacuation plans, each action contributes to our shared safety.

Together, we can build a culture of preparedness and resilience. Join us at the OSFM to learn, connect, and play a vital role in protecting Oregon against wildfires. Together, we're stronger.