Community Programs and Events

To educate its community about important fire and life safety issues, TVF&R offers a multitude of programs and services. In addition, District personnel participate in many events throughout the year.

S.K.I.D. - Stop Kids Intoxicated Driving

In an effort to reduce tragedies related to teenage drinking and driving, the District participates in S.K.I.D. events each year at local high schools. The program is a partnership between the Washington County Sheriff's Office and local law enforcement agencies, Metro West Ambulance, LifeFlight (medical air transport), local school districts, and the medical examiners' office. The program provides students with a realistic view of what can happen should they choose to drink and drive. Since the program's inception in 1998, over 53,300 high school students have seen a S.K.I.D. program.  According to the Washington County Sheriffs Office, there have been five alcohol-related crashes (five injuries, one death) with students who have witnessed a S.K.I.D. program.

Residential Smoke Alarm Program
Only Working Smoke Alarms Save Lives!
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue implemented its Residential Smoke Alarm Program in 1989. This award-winning program utilizes on-duty firefighters to inspect and install smoke alarms in homes throughout the District's service area. Smoke alarms and batteries are provided at no cost to District residents with limited financial means. The District benefits from a partnership with Platt Electric, a local distributor that provides discounted smoke alarms. Thanks to a partnership with our firefighters' union, hearing-impaired smoke alarms are also available to limited-income persons.

"AFIRE" and Apartment Landlord Program
The Fire District implemented its Apartment Fire Incident Reduction and Education ("AFIRE") in 1996 after 11 people died in two separate apartment fires within a two-week period. Apartment managers are contacted to schedule the weekend event and posters and flyers are posted at their complex. Using the District's Fire Safety House, firefighters and Fire Prevention personnel discuss the importance of smoke alarms and home fire escape plans, and how to eliminate apartment fire hazards. The program goes hand-in-hand with the District's Apartment Landlord Program.

Juvenile Firesetter Intervention
In an effort to prevent tragedies related to children playing with fire, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue offers a Juvenile Firesetter Program. The program offers free screening, educational intervention, and referrals for treatment to parents, caregivers, and children who have been involved with fire activities.  District representatives meet with approximately 125 children each year.  Please call our North Division at 503-356-4708 if your child is showing an interest in fire.

Toy & Joy
Each year during the holidays, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue assists nearly 14,000 less-fortunate children. Toys collected at the fire stations and/or through fundraisers with local businesses and media agencies are then given to dozens of agencies that provide food baskets to families.  The District has assisted less-fortunate families for over 20 years through its Toy & Joy Program.