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A candle left burning on a mattress in a child’s bedroom caused a one alarm house fire in Beaverton this morning. Although most of the damage was confined to the bedroom, firefighters were further challenged by the task of searching the home for an occupant who was reportedly trying to extinguish the [...] Firework stands open today and firefighters are gearing up for an increase in activity. On average, TVF&R responds to approximately 40 firework incidents during the holiday. Keep yourself and family safe from fire, injury, and/or penalties with the following tips. Keep It Legal Oregon law bans fireworks that explode, fly through the air, or move [...]
Dry summer weather combined with fire, brings increased danger to you and your home. The most effective fire prevention device yet invented is a fire-safe attitude. Each year, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responds to hundreds of summertime fires. We recommend you protect yourself and your home by taking preventative measures. Careless [...] Charred army figures and the gas container sit in the driveway where the boy was burned. A 12 year old boy from unincorporated Washington County is being treated for serious burns at the Legacy Oregon Burn Center tonight after gasoline vapors ignited while he was trying to light some toys on fire. It [...]
Last Friday, firefighters from Stations 67 and 62 opened their doors to veterans who are travelling the country to raise awareness and money for wounded soldiers and the families of those who have given their lives in military service.The visit began with lunch at Station 67. A dozen Beaverton police officers joined the welcoming committee. During the [...] Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue and the City of Sherwood will host the annual Sherwood Community Services Fair on Saturday, June 25, 2011 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm at the Sherwood Fire Station located at 15440 SW Oregon Street. This free event will feature fun activities and displays for the whole family including [...]
This month, Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue is partnering with a number of agencies in the region to help you Take 5 to Survive. Our region is susceptible to serious natural disasters, including earthquakes. Here’s an easy, 5 minute project that can help you and your family survive after an earthquake: [...] 6/6/11 (UPDATE:) TVF&R investigators have determined that this fire was accidental in nature. Because of the fire’s low intensity and the building’s concrete and steel construction, damage to the facility was limited primarily to smoke build-up. An estimate of financial damages is pending review by the building’s insurance provider. The investigation found that three sprinkler [...] With the warmest weekend of the year on the way, the firefighters of TVF&R are encouraging citizens to keep some important safety tips in mind as they try to keep their homes cool. Every year, between 40 and 50 children fall out of open windows in the state of Oregon. Many of them are seriously [...] TVF&R Technical Rescue Team member Don Schulte helps remove a makeshift harness from the bear as wildlife officials prepare the bear for transport. TVF&R Firefighter/Paramedic Tom Jacquemin prepares to climb the tree to access the bear. Firefighters from Tualatin Valley Fire and Rescue’s Technical Rescue Team rescued a black bear from a large [...] |
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