About Us

Estacada Rural Fire District No. 69 protects 88 square miles from two community fire stations. There are 14 Career Staff, 15 Volunteer Frefighters, and 15 Support Volunteers (EMS responders, Water Tender Drivers, and Fire Corps) that respond to approximately 1,566 alarms in 2017. About 70% of the alarms that the Fire District handles are medical responses.

History of our Fire District

As the landscape of early Estacada changed so did the need for fire protection. In early 1904, the Oregon Water Power Townsite Company (OWPTC) planned and created what would eventually become the City of Estacada. The OWPTC constructed the early water system. This system included a reservoir on Regan Hill as well as two fire hydrants. The first hydrant was placed at S.E. 3rd Avenue and S. Broadway…

Emergency Services Division

The Operations Division is the largest division of the fire department. Under the direction of the Emergency Services Chief, the division is responsible for 35 – 40 volunteer responders and nine career staff. This division handles all fire, rescue, and medical aid calls for service; manages all major disaster responses; is responsible for the maintenance and purchase of all fire vehicles…