On Tuesday November 18th, volunteer and career members of Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD), working alongside responders from Netarts–Oceanside RFPD, completed a high-angle rope rescue training at Cape Kiwanda. Crews operated nearly…
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Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District Expands Water Rescue Readiness to Better Protect Community
Since responding to the 2021 flood at the Neskowin Creek RV Park, the Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) has transformed its approach to water rescue through years of focused training, new…
TRAILKEEPERS, ORGANIZATIONS, COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS CELEBRATE COMPLETION OF SHORT BEACH TRAIL STAIRS IN OCEANSIDE
Oceanside, Oregon — The Short Beach stairs project is complete! What used to be a hazardous slope is now a safe, accessible, and beautifully rebuilt stairway — with a new handrail, retaining…
Trestle Fire Oct. 8th in Tillamook Causes Severe Damage to Railroad & Communications Infrastructure, Passenger Operations Not Impacted.
From: Trevor Park, OCSR General Manager Dear Community Members and Supporters of Oregon Coast Scenic Railroad, At approximately 3:20pm on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, a trestle bridge over the Hoquarton Slough north…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE: Fire on Railroad Bridge Oct. 8 Under Investigation
On October 8, 2025, deputies from the Tillamook County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a fire on a railroad bridge near the end of Hadley Road. Upon arrival, emergency personnel found…
Nestucca Fire – Building Strength, Skills, and Community Readiness
The Nestucca Rural Fire Protection District (NRFPD) protects a primary response area of 125 square miles but routinely responds across more than 300 square miles of South Tillamook County. With six fire stations and over 60 members, including career, resident, and volunteer firefighters, as…
TILLAMOOK COUNTY FIRE DEFENSE BOARD BURN BAN MODIFICATION: County Burn Ban Terminated October 1st
The Tillamook County Fire Defense Board in conjunction with the Oregon Department of Forestry will allow burning in burn barrels and small open debris pile burning beginning on Wednesday October 1st, 2025,…
Multiple Agencies Respond to 5th St. Apartments Fire on Saturday August 23; No Injuries & Fire Contained
Tillamook, OR – On Saturday, August 23, 2025, Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire Department responded to a structure fire at an apartment complex on 5th Street in Tillamook. First arriving…
Netarts Oceanside Volunteer Fire Fighter Association Pancake Breakfast Sat. Aug. 30th
Please join us Saturday August 30th at the Tim and Lori Carpenter Netarts Fire Station (1235 5th Street Loop Netarts) from 8 to 11am. This semi-annual tradition helps raise funds for the…
OREGON DEPT. OF FORESTRY: Northwest Oregon Area urges Oregonians to remain vigilant in wildfire prevention
(Salem, OR)— The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Northwest Oregon Area wants to remind Oregonians that with weather fluctuating across the state, fire is still on the landscape and fire season is still in effect. The…