All new construction permitted through local city and county building department within our district is reviewed by the Deputy Chief in partnership with city and county officials to ensure plans meet applicable fire and life-safety requirements.  One of the primary ways the fire service has experienced a tremendous reduction in the number of fires and fire fatalities in the United States over the…

Spring/Summer:  Wildland Fires and Defensible Space

An investigation is conducted to determine the origin, cause, and other factors that may have contributed to the ignition and growth of a fire. Fire investigators conduct a fire investigation to compile data and analyze the information related to fires and explosions.

BUSINESS INSPECTION PROGRAM

Philomath Fire & Rescue is committed to keeping its community safer through fire and life safety education. Methods used to increase safety awareness include: in classroom school education, fire extinguisher training, community meetings, community events, safety fairs, mass media, safety campaigns, home and business safety inspections and planning, speakers for presentations at school and…