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Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Oct 28

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue
Cloudy
59°F
39°F

Low

Clouds generally forming or developing, Favorable conditions for burning.

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About

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue

Serving Northern Wasco County with 110 sq. miles for Fire Protection and approximately 210 sq. miles for our Ambulance Service Area.

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Motto: Educate, Serve and Protect (ESP)

Mission Statement:   To provide professional services and education to minimize suffering and protect life and property.

HOW WE ACCOMPLISH OUR MISSION:

To provide the highest quality of service and commitment towards excellence we will accomplish our mission through:

  • The effective utilization of our members.
  • The cooperative efforts of our neighbors for our mutual benefit.
  • The application of state-of-the-art equipment, innovative and aggressive use of techniques, and available technology.

OUR GOALS

The goals listed below will support our Fire District mission:

  • To develop an organization to effectively administer and manage the material resources of the Fire District.
  • To develop a team to effectively manage and lead the human resources of the Fire District.
  • To develop a system of response to all emergency and non-emergency situations that will have a positive impact on the lives of the community that we serve.
  • To provide an effective fire prevention and public safety system.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue, 1400 W 8th St, The Dalles, OR 97058, USA

Today

Oct 28
59.2°F 39.2°F
Cloudy
Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight 7:40am - 5:57pm
Precipitation 6%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 31 - 82 %
Winds NNE 6.3 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.17 m³/m³

Wed

Oct 29
60.6°F 44.9°F
Cloudy
High Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:41am - 5:55pm
Precipitation 41%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 46 - 77 %
Winds WNW 15.2 - 25.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.18 m³/m³

Thu

Oct 30
55.1°F 42.4°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:42am - 5:54pm
Precipitation 0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 48 - 82 %
Winds E 8.6 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.16 m³/m³

Fri

Oct 31
54°F 41.5°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:44am - 5:52pm
Precipitation 40%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 51 - 78 %
Winds NW 2.8 - 4 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.16 m³/m³

Sat

Nov 1
54.6°F 46.2°F
Heavy Drizzle
Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, heavy, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:45am - 5:51pm
Precipitation 53%, 3.2 mm
Rel. Humidity 63 - 98 %
Winds NW 9.3 - 5.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.17 m³/m³

Sun

Nov 2
57.5°F 41.1°F
Clear
Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:46am - 5:49pm
Precipitation 22%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 50 - 94 %
Winds WNW 9.6 - 21.5 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.18 m³/m³

Mon

Nov 3
58.5°F 41°F
Cloudy
Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight 7:48am - 5:48pm
Precipitation 23%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity 40 - 88 %
Winds E 6 - 6.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture 0.17 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Oct 28 6:40am.

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