West Side Rural Fire Protection District

West Side Rural Fire Protection District

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West Side Rural Fire Protection District

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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West Side Rural Fire Protection District Fire weather today · Sun 8 Nov
56°F
Low 44°F · Slight Drizzle
Moderate
Elevated: wind and heat. 3 of the next 7 days rate Moderate fire weather, and none rate High.
Gusts 26 mph W Humidity min 57% Rain 73%
Forecast: NOAA GFS + HRRR, updated 2:05 AM 7-day forecast
West Side Rural Fire Protection District Air quality now · Hood River · 1 AM
55 AQI

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.

Nearby monitors · last 24 hours

Hood River West Side FD 0 mi · PM2.5
55
White Salmon-N Main Ave 3.7 mi · PM2.5
34
The Dalles - Cherry Heights 16.7 mi · PM2.5
36
Yesterday's peak 58 · Data: AirNow (U.S. EPA), Oregon Dept. of Environmental Quality. Preliminary. Before You Burn
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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

West Side Rural Fire Protection District, 1185 Tucker Rd, Hood River, OR 97031, USA
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Forecast: NOAA GFS + HRRRUpdated 8 Nov 2026, 2:05 AM PST
Today, Sun 8 Nov Moderate fire weather High 56°F, gusts to 26 mph from the W, humidity down to 57%. Elevated today: wind and heat.

7-day outlook

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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