VRFPD
September 15
2022
Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District
September is National Preparedness Month
With a turn of the calendar into Sep-
tember, National Preparedness Month is
here. This year, the Oregon Department
of Emergency Management is asking
Oregonians to plan today, to be ready
tomorrow. The agency is asking Orego-
nians to take steps to prepare for all types
of emergencies and disasters. Over the
last several years, Oregon has experi-
enced losses and impacts from historic
emergencies and disasters. Recent floods,
wildfires, excessive heat, ice storms, and
drought remind us of the importance of
preparedness. Oregonians should take
steps to be 2 Weeks Ready, having an
emergency plan and enough food, water,
and supplies to survive for at least two
weeks following any disaster. Preparing
for an emergency doesn’t have to cost a
lot; there are many simple and effective
low-cost and no-cost actions Oregonians
can take today to be ready for tomor-
row. Examples include enabling Wireless
Emergency Alerts on cell phones, iden-
tifying evacuation routes, making copies
of important documents, watching pre-
paredness videos, knowing how to per-
form first aid, and getting to know neigh-
bors and community resources. Being
prepared means more than just gathering
supplies; it also means having a plan, be-
ing informed, being aware of risks, and
knowing how to get information. The
Oregon Department of Emergency Man-
agement has a wide range of prepared-
ness tips. To learn more about what you
can do to plan today to be ready tomor-
row, the department has many resources
posted online. Com-
pliments of the Or-
egon Department of
Emergency Manage-
ment, https://www.
oregon.gov/oem/ .
Annual 9/11 March
VOLUNTEERS
WANTED
VERNONIA RURAL FIRE
PROTECTION DISTRICT
Vernonia Rural Fire Protection District and Vernonia Ambulance staff
and volunteers took part in the annual 9/11 remembrance.
VRFPD is currently accepting applications
for Volunteer Fire Fighters
• You must have a High School Diploma or
G.E.D., a valid Oregon Driver’s License, and
be at least 18 years of age
VRFPD Board Meetings Are Held on the Second Tuesday
of the month at 7:00 pm. The next regular meeting is
scheduled for October 11 at the fire station, 555 E. Bridge St.
• Currently, you must be able to attend
weekly training on Monday nights
Here’s What We Do!
• Willing to attend the Fire Academy
Calls responded to August 1-31
Fire
Emergency Medical Service
Hazardous Condition
Service Call
Good Intent
False Alarm
Total
0
30
0
44
33
0
107
• Live or work (employer willing to let you
respond to calls) within VRFPD’s District
VRFPD
555 E. Bridge St.
Vernonia, OR 97064
503-429-8252
• Applications can be picked up at the Fire
Station
Rob Davis
Operations Division Chief
503-429-8252
HTTPS://WWW.OREGON.GOV/OEM/
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