LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Dec 11
Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, and winds forecasted for the day.
Drakes Crossing Fire District is located in the eastern Willamette Valley, 20 miles east of Salem. Our district covers land between Silverton and Sublimity on Highway 214, on the Silverton side of Silver Falls State Park.
We provide coverage for Silver Falls State Park and Longview Fiber even though they are not part of our district. We serve a residential population of 800 across 25 square miles and also cover over 1 million people who pass through Silver Falls State Park each year. Contrary to popular belief, we are not a Fire Department; we are a Fire District, with over sight by a five person Board of Directors, not a city council like a true "department".
The mission of the Drakes Crossing Firefighters is through training and dedication; provide a professional service of fire protection and medical service to the citizens and visitors of the Drakes Crossing community.
Drakes Crossing Fire Department is made up of local volunteers from the Drakes Crossing area as well as the City of Silverton. Volunteering can be done on many levels and capacities. Our volunteers are Firefighters, EMT/Medics, Truck operators, Cadets, and Support staff. You do not need to be a Firefigher or a Medic to volunteer to help your community. Our support members volunteer for firefighter/medic rehab on large incidents, upkeep to our website/webpage, general office work, photography, any many other skills are very useful.
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