Port of Portland Airport Fire Department

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER May 13

Slight Drizzle

62°F

51°F

Low

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

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Port of Portland Airport Fire Department

County: Multnomah

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.portofportland.com/PublicSafety/Fire
Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/port-of-portland-airport-fire-department
Email
firedepartmentfacebook@portofportland.com
Non-Emergency Phone
(503) 460-4600
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/p/Portland-Airport-Fire-Rescue-100068893222597/

The Port of Portland Fire Department, stationed at Portland International Airport (PDX), is a specialized fire and emergency services provider dedicated to ensuring the safety of the airport's passengers, crew, and personnel. The department is trained in Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) to respond swiftly to any emergencies involving aircraft. Additionally, they handle structural fires, medical emergencies, and hazardous materials incidents within the airport and its surrounding areas.

The team is equipped with specialized vehicles and equipment designed to operate on and around the airport's runways and facilities. As part of the Port's public safety division, the fire department works closely with other agencies, including the Port of Portland Police and various local fire departments, to ensure a coordinated response to larger-scale emergencies. The department plays a critical role in maintaining PDX's reputation as one of the safest and most efficient airports in the country.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Port of Portland Airport Fire Department, 5250 NE Marine Dr, Portland, OR 97218, USA

Today

May 13

62.2°F 51.2°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, very high winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:41am - 8:32pm
Precipitation	100%, 1.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	54 - 90 %
Winds	WSW 14.4 - 25.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Thu

May 14

63.4°F 48.7°F

Slight Continuous Rain

Moderate Fire Conditions

Rain, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:40am - 8:33pm
Precipitation	25%, 2.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	53 - 88 %
Winds	SW 10.3 - 19.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Fri

May 15

65.6°F 47.9°F

Slight Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:38am - 8:34pm
Precipitation	29%, 0.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	33 - 83 %
Winds	W 12.6 - 17.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 m³/m³

Sat

May 16

58.2°F 45.3°F

Heavy Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:37am - 8:35pm
Precipitation	70%, 7.3 mm
Rel. Humidity	51 - 94 %
Winds	W 10 - 21.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Sun

May 17

60.4°F 41.9°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:36am - 8:37pm
Precipitation	2%, 0.1 mm
Rel. Humidity	44 - 92 %
Winds	W 6.5 - 8.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Mon

May 18

63.1°F 48°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:35am - 8:38pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	47 - 76 %
Winds	NW 6.5 - 8.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 m³/m³

Tue

May 19

73°F 44.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:34am - 8:39pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	33 - 94 %
Winds	NNW 6.2 - 6.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.25 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 May 13 11:35am.

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