IF YOU ARE EXPERIENCING A MEDICAL EMERGENCY, CALL 9-1-1
Our station operates 24/7 for our first responders, but our office has normal business hours and can’t accommodate emergency calls. By calling 9-1-1 directly, you ensure a quick and accurate response through trained dispatchers, which also protects our first responders and you.
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Backyard burning is OPEN for the season (open through June 15th).Â
Please continue to use extreme caution when any type of burning is taking place, keep a water source nearby, and never leave your fire unattended. Backyard burning is open during burn the seasons of March 1st – June 15th and October 1st – December 15th, unless notified otherwise.
MESSAGE FROM THE FIRE CHIEF: February 8, 2023
COOLING AND WARMING SHELTERS
If you or someone you know is experiencing a medical emergency, or you think it may be an emergency, DO NOT HESITATE to call 9-1-1.
For information on local cooling and warming centers, means of transportation, and symptoms of heat-related issues please click the button on the left.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Q: Where can I dispose of used needles and medications?
A: Used, or unused, needles can be disposed of at the South Metro Transfer Station in Oregon City. This location can also take old extinguishers, batteries, light bulbs, paints and stains, etc. For more information visit the Metro South website.
Q: Is today a burn day?
A: Burning regulations are monitored and enforced through DEQ and change daily. Please call our burn line at 503-266-1195 for the current burn information. You can also visit DEQ’s website for more information or to file a smoke complaint.
Q: Do you check car seats?
A: Canby Fire District currently does not employ anyone certified to perform car seat inspections. Canby Police Department (503-266-1104) is a local resource for this or you can visit Oregon Impact’s website to find events near you and other helpful installation information.
Q: Do you replace smoke alarms?
A: Canby Fire District partners with the Oregon State Fire Marshal Office to receive smoke alarms for families with low income. Regardless of your financial status, Canby Fire will send personnel to test your alarms and replace the unit or batteries if needed. This is a free service to those unable to perform this task themselves. Call our office at 503-266-5851 to schedule an installation time.
CANBY FIRE STATIONS AND APPARATUS
Canby Fire’s main station on South Pine St., manned by paid personnel, volunteers, Interns, and houses the district’s administrative staff.
For more information:Â Station 361
Canby Fire’s rural station on highway 170, currently housing Interns for response.
For more information:Â Station 365
VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
Below are the different volunteer opportunities we have available at Canby Fire. Switch between the tabs to view them all. If you are interested in applying, please click the button to the left. All of the below positions require an application and the passing of a background check prior to onboarding.
Our active Rehab group responds to various incidents, including fires. This group aids our firefighters, both volunteer and career, by providing food and water as well as monitoring vital signs.
As trained and organized teams within the Fire District, CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) members receive training from Canby Fire for manmade or natural disasters to assist Canby Fire in areas with need. Volunteers are trained in basic first aid/CPR Incident Command, and minor search and rescue for a neighborhood situation. After initial training, members should attend 2 drills per year to exercise preparedness levels.
Our Chaplains respond on scene when they are needed to support families, our first responders, and patients. Being a Chaplain is a vital role to fill and is essential for the well-being of our community.
Volunteer Firefighters that may be retired from firefighting that want to be apparatus operators for water tenders. Canby has two water tankers that carry 3000 and 1800 gallons of water in areas without water already available. Required training is less than a full-time volunteer firefighter with reduced physical requirements.
“This is an all volunteer group of Amateur Radio Communications Operators that serve the fire district, the county, and the state in radio voice and digital communications in the case of a major event. It’s possible that the first line of communications for first responders (fire, police, EMS) and other supported agencies could fail due to wildfires, earthquakes, and weather-related incidents. Amateur radio operators can be in service and in the air in a very short timeframe and establish communications for these agencies. Canby Fire is the lead agency for the Canby area. We will provide communications to the county, the state and federal government as directed by the authorities. If you are a licensed ham operator in the Canby area, contact us for details on how YOU can become part of your communities emergence response team. Fill out an application if you’re interested in joining this team or call with questions.” – Jerry Burn, radio operator
Canby Fire volunteers get hands-on experience with both fire and emergency medical services. Our volunteers meet weekly for training and respond on calls during their designated shifts.
Our Intern program is designed for those individuals wanting to pursue a career in the fire and EMS service while attending school for a fire-related program. Residency position may be available at one of our stations as well. These members operate on the same shift schedule as our paid crews and receive reimbursement for school programs and classes related to Fire Science or Emergency Medical. This provides Interns with shift experience and hands-on learning that can be applied to future fire service careers.
Our main office is occasionally in need of volunteers to help with basic office duties and coverage during high demand work times. High school students are able to earn volunteer credits/hours for their time. Non-credited time may be compensated.
