During a wildfire, time is crucial and resources are limited. Depending on the severity of the situation and what homeowners have done in advance to protect their home, firefighters may not be able to safely protect every home threatened by a wildfire.  Will firefighters be able to save YOUR home?  Make improvements to your home's readiness by reviewing our Tips for Helping Safeguard Your Home.

TVF&R Adopts Wildfire Hazard Zones Map
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has identified the Wildfire Hazard Zones within its service area.  These areas were identified using specific criteria such as typography, water supply, and vegetation.  The adoption of the ordinance and map now gives homeowners residing in a hazard zone, the option of saying "no" to wood shake and shingle roofing - even if mandated by their homeowners' association covenants and restrictions.  The District has identified 12,544 tax lots in Washington and Clackamas counties that fall within an identified zone.

To see if you reside in a wildland hazard zone call TVF&R at 503-649-8577.  View the Map (PDF)

Property Inspections Available
Would you like to have your property inspected to learn what you can do to help safeguard your home against wildfire?  Contact Deputy Fire Marshal Ed Bonollo at 503-612-7000.

Help Us, Help You
Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue wants local residents to know that "Wildfire Can Happen Here!"  To remind individuals of this local threat, our firefighters place hundreds of signs throughout the region each summer.  If you would like a sign for your property and/or a speaker for your group or neighborhood, please contact your division office today.

Will Firefighters Find Your Home?
Is your home located at the end of a long driveway, hidden from view?  Whether it is a fire or medical emergency, minutes count and a visible address can mean the difference between life and death.  Help us help you by posting your home's address at the beginning of your driveway.  Rural Address Signs are available for individuals living in interface areas within our service area.  Contact your division office for more information.

Don't Let Fires Start in the First Place
Take precautions to ensure that fires don't start on your property.  Always supervise backyard burning and keep burn piles small enough that they extinguish by night fall.  In addition, have a hose or other water supply close at hand in case of emergency.

Related Websites:
Firewise
Bureau of Land Management