
County: Hood River
The West Side Rural Fire Protection District serves 25 square miles in Hood River, Oregon, with an additional 25 square miles covered through an auto aid agreement. Serving a population of about 8,000, the district responds to roughly 500 calls annually. The department operates with a mix of full-time staff, part-time volunteers, and 38 volunteers. Facilities include a main station at 1185 Tucker Road and a remote station at 4250 Barrett Drive. The department also offers a student firefighter program.
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Moderate
Fine particles (PM2.5), including smoke
Air quality is acceptable. However, there may be a risk for some people, particularly those who are unusually sensitive to air pollution.
3 of the next 7 days rate Moderate fire weather, and none rate High.
Drivers: heat (3 days) and wind (1 day). Gusts peak at 26 mph from the W on Sun 8 Nov. Rain is most likely on Mon 9 Nov (97%).
Forecast from NOAA GFS + HRRR (noaa.gov). Soil moisture comes from the standard NOAA forecast. Fire weather ratings are Before You Burn guidance, not an official fire danger rating. Always check your agency's burn status.
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