I support the creation of the Tillamook Bay Fire and Rescue District. This new district is needed to solve one problem that has plagued both Bay City Fire and Tillamook Fire District…
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What’s on the ballot? Measures 185 & 186 – A New Fire District – Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue Rural Fire Protection District – Frequently Asked Questions
A Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue Rural Fire Protection District would unify the Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire Department into one district. Coming to the 2026 May ballot for permanent…
Emergency service agencies to host public safety fair Sat. April 25
When an emergency happens and help is needed, whether on land or water, first responders are at the ready. In Tillamook County, numerous organizations work together to provide a robust and cohesive…
SUPPORT FOR NEW TILLAMOOK BAY FIRE DISTRICT – Taking Care of Our Caretakers
By Neal Lemery The May election gives Tillamook and Bay City voters a great opportunity to take care of our caretakers. We are well served by our local fire departments, who are…
Tillamook and Bay City Fire Departments responded to Trask River Apartments Fire January 11; GoFundMe for Displaced Resident
EDITOR’S NOTE: The Trask River Apartment’s fire tragedy impacted our community with the loss of life, and also the loss of homes for many people. This hit “close to home.” One of…
Structure Fire at Trask River Apartments Sunday January 11th Tragic Impacts – One Fatality & Multiple Residents Displaced
Just after noon on January 11, 2026, the Tillamook City Police Department responded to a structure fire at the Trask River Apartments located at 1007 5th Street in Tillamook, in coordination with…
New Tillamook Bay Fire & Rescue District Proposed
As the kids call it these days: Tillamook Fire District and Bay City Fire are soft launching. During the City of Tillamook Light Parade on December 6, fire vehicles from both Tillamook…
Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters collect toys for 300 local children
Sometimes, Santa needs a little extra help and this year Tillamook and Bay City volunteer firefighters were ready to pitch in. At their Santa’s Toy Bag event hosted at Fred Meyer on…
Tillamook Fire District Fire Marshal Sues District Alleging Age Discrimination, Retaliation, and Wage Violations
By Curt Varone, Fire Law Blog* A longtime Oregon fire marshal has filed a wide-ranging employment lawsuit against the Tillamook Fire District, alleging age discrimination, whistleblower retaliation, retaliation for protected medical leave,…
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…
