UTFD is almost ready to move into new home
By Terry Murry on Friday, October 27th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories
MISSION – The Umatilla Tribal Fire Department is about to move into its new headquarters. Confederated Umatilla Journal Editor Lisa Snell took a tour recently and came away impressed.
“It’s set up so nicely,” she said. “These huge bays for the trucks and the equipment.”
It’s also a place that offers comfortable quarters to the on-duty crew.
“These guys that work this job, they’re on call, they’re 24 hours, they’re there for extended periods of time and it’s set up so comfortably for them,” she said.
She was impressed with the training areas, conference rooms, small bedrooms, lounge area, and huge kitchen. She said it will enable the workers to do their jobs better.
The move-in day for the new facility is Nov. 6. It is located east of Mission Market on Mission Road.
Photo by Lisa Snell, Confederated Umatilla Journal. Editor’s note: The November issue of the CUJ will feature interior shots and more information about the new firehouse.
