The Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County proudly represents the firefighters who serve your community. As we reflect on our 70-year history of service, we are proud to support Measure 3-594. Over the decades, the demand for fire and emergency services has grown significantly. This demand has been compounded by the addition of many new types of emergency services that we provide. 

Your firefighters are all-hazard responders. This means when you call, we respond – no matter the emergency. These types of emergencies include medical emergencies, structure fires, auto extrication, hazardous materials, wildfires, search and rescue, water rescue, and so much more. Although the way we support our community has changed substantially, Clackamas Fire response models have not. This is the direct result of budget and staffing constraints. 

This measure will provide improved and standardized staffing levels. These levels are aligned with national standards, and mirror our partners at Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue and Portland Fire Bureau. These improved staffing levels will provide additional staff at most stations across the district. This increased staffing will directly result in better service to our community. This also includes staffing of two rural stations which are currently unstaffed. These crews will provide critical services, including keeping wildfires small. This prevents wider negative impacts on our community, like the evacuations we experienced in 2020 and 2022. Measure 3-594 will also fund quick response vehicles that respond to less severe medical emergencies. This keeps fire engines and trucks available for the purpose they were intended.  

The Professional Firefighters of Clackamas County are proud to endorse, and request your support of measure 3-594. We look forward to providing our community the improved critical services that this measure supports, and that you deserve.