TVF&R Blog

Video (above) courtesy of the American Heart Association

Heart disease is the number one killer in the United States and, every day, TVF&R’s firefighters are called upon to help people suffering from a heart attack or sudden cardiac arrest.   February is National Heart Month and TVF&R wants to remind you [...]

As we watch the devastation unfold in Haiti, our hearts go out to those who are suffering and in need.  Buildings have collapsed, supplies are running low and families struggle to communicate with each other.   Even though Haiti’s suffering is made worse by poverty and a lack of building codes, this week’s earthquake is a [...]

The video above, produced by the National Institute for Standards and Technology, speaks for itself.  The holidays are over and it’s time to dispose of your Christmas tree.  Drive around most neighborhoods in the metro area and you’ll still see Christmas trees in the windows of a few homes.  If that’s your house, you should [...]

 T’was the night before Christmas,

And all through the house,

Everyone was sleeping, even the mouse.

When all of a sudden, there appeared some light smoke,

Then the smoke alarm sounded and everyone woke

Off in the distance, a fire began to grow

When all of a sudden, it started to slow,

Then what to my wondering eyes did appear?

A group of [...]

With prolonged below-freezing temperatures predicted for this region and the potential for power outages due to high winds, Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue has concerns about individuals heating their home with alternative heat sources.  This may also be more of an issue this year as people try to save money due to the economy. 

A recent [...]

With temperatures dipping below freezing, pipes and faucets near or in exterior walls may be at risk of freezing and bursting, resulting in a water problem when warmer temperatures return. TVF&R advises individuals to take the following preventative measures and know how to shut-off the water to their home in case of emergency.

In your home [...]

For many people the Thanksgiving dinner and heartburn go hand-in-hand.  But how do you know that your chest pain is heartburn and not a heart attack?  Tualatin Valley Fire & Rescue responds to hundreds of heart-related calls each year. Many of these incidents involve patients who believed they were simply suffering severe heartburn.

Being uncertain if [...]

During a demonstration at TVF&R's North Training Center, a firefighter shows how an over-filled turkey frier can easily cause a large fire

TVF&R advises individuals planning to use a turkey fryer to use extreme caution. Nationwide, since 1998 there have been approximately 100 incidents involving these appliances.

Turkey fryers should always be used on a flat, [...]