Mid-Columbia Fire & Rescue
Current Conditions
LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Aug 7
High
Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
Outdoor Debris Burning
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.
Public Contact Information
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Websitehttps://mcfr.org/
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Public Status Pagehttps://beforeyouburn.com/a/mid-columbia-fire-rescue
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Email[email protected]
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Non-Emergency Phone(541) 296-9445
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.
Boundary Map
7-Day Fire Weather Forecast
Today
Aug 7Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 5:56am - 8:24pm |
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| Precipitation | 11%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 34 - 78 % |
| Winds | NW 22 - 32.4 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.05 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.1 |
Fri
Aug 8Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, low average soil moisture this week with winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 5:57am - 8:23pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 16 - 57 % |
| Winds | NW 12.4 - 22.1 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.05 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.2 |
Sat
Aug 9Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 5:58am - 8:21pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 19 - 87 % |
| Winds | WNW 11.7 - 13.6 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.25 |
Sun
Aug 10Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:00am - 8:20pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 15 - 68 % |
| Winds | WNW 6.5 - 11.2 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.2 |
Mon
Aug 11Cloud development not observed or not observable, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and very high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:01am - 8:18pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 20 - 66 % |
| Winds | WNW 24.5 - 26.8 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 7.2 |
Tue
Aug 12State of sky on the whole unchanged, low average soil moisture this week with very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:02am - 8:17pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 28 - 83 % |
| Winds | WNW 29.3 - 32.4 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 6.75 |
Wed
Aug 13Clouds generally forming or developing, low average soil moisture this week with winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
| Daylight | 6:03am - 8:15pm |
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| Precipitation | 0%, 0 mm |
| Rel. Humidity | 24 - 95 % |
| Winds | WNW 10 - 20.8 mp/h |
| Soil Moisture | 0.04 m³/m³ |
| UV Index | 6.75 |
** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.
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