The men and women of Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue are trained to respond to all types of incidents including fire, medical, vehicle crashes, hazardous materials spills, technical and water rescue, and natural disasters. Because medical incidents constitute the highest percentage of emergency calls, firefighters are certified as emergency medical technicians (EMT) or paramedics. With at least one paramedic on all first-responding engine and truck companies, citizens receive the highest quality of advanced life support medical care.

TVF&R also has specialty teams for hazardous material incidents, water rescue, and technical rescue, as well as incident management teams.

One of the District’s hallmarks is its innovation and ability to “think outside the box” in an effort to better serve its community
(2009 Oregonian story).  The latest example is a redeployment plan that strengthens additional engine companies with a fourth firefighter, while adding Medic Units and Cars to respond to the growing number of medical and public service calls. Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue is the first fire department in the Northwest to add a Car to its emergency response fleet.

Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue contracts its emergency dispatch (911) services from Washington County Consolidated Communications Agency (WCCCA). WCCCA is the dispatch center for all fire and law enforcement agencies throughout Washington County. In addition, WCCCA also ensures that the District's radio communications system is functioning properly.

For more information contact Division Chief Brian Sherrard.