Rebuild Fire Station

Location/Service Area

Located in the Oak Hills neighborhood near 147th Place and West Union Road, Station 68 serves an area between Highway 26 in Washington County and Highway 30 in Multnomah County. This station was initially built as a 1,500 sq. ft. single family home, which the District purchased to house a two person rescue crew. Today it houses a three-person fire crew and full- sized pumper. It has a detached, commercial grade “pole building” for the apparatus bay. Its rapidly developing service area includes light industrial sites, large residential areas, and a moderate wildand/urban interface.

Why build a new fire station?

The current facility was designed as a residential home, not as a fire station. The current station is too small for modern fire apparatus, there are concerns about building layout, and dated mechanical and electrical systems make the current facility deficient.   

Why Move it?

Increasing call volume and several decades of development activity require construction of a modern fire station.  A review of call data was used to ensure that the new location provides the best response time to the greatest number of area residents.  

Where will the new station be built?

TVF&R is purchasing a two acre property located on the northwest corner of NW Thompson Road and NW Evergreen Street. 

What will the new station look like?

TVF&R is finalizing the design of the new fire station.  The plans call for construction of a 9,600 square foot, one story fire station with two drive-through apparatus bays and a community room.  The community room will be available for local non-profit organizations to use at no charge.

Will the construction process impact emergency response?

No. The crew from Station 68 will continue to operate out of their current facility until the new station is constructed.

Who do I contact if I have questions about this project?

Walter Peck, Community Services Director

walt.peck@tvfr.com

503-649-8577