Burns Fire Department was awarded a grant from the 2023 Oregon Fire Service Capacity Program
By Mindy Gould on Wednesday, May 10th, 2023 in Eastern/Southeast Oregon News More Top Stories
Burns-the competitive Oregon Fire Safety Capacity Program is for small to medium sized agencies that need more permanent firefighters and fire prevention staff. This grant was available to Oregon’s local fire districts and departments for funds to support up to two firefighters and 2 fire prevention personnel.
Burns Fire Department received grant funding for 1 permanent firefighter.
This funding increased local on-duty capacity throughout the next three years; allowed agencies to quickly mobilize for fires at the local, regional and state (conflagration) levels; and help better prepare communities to survive wildfires. More on-duty firefighters help keep fires small before they can impact communities.
