Dallas Fire & EMS
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Dallas Fire & EMS, in conjunction with the SW Polk Rural Fire Protection District, provide fire and rescue services to the communities of Polk County. Not very many people know this, but our Fire Fighters are ALL volunteers. These men and women are a remarkable example of what it means to be selfless and courageous. You could be a part of this of this extraordinary team too! In order to qualify you must be 18 years or older; have a high school diploma or GED; live within the City of Dallas (or urban growth boundary); have a valid Oregon drivers license; can pass a criminal background check; and score fair or better on the Department Fitness Standard test. If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a member of Dallas Fire & EMS or SW Polk Fire District, come see us!
Applications are available at the Fire Department located at 915 SE Shelton St.
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***Just an FYI - Life Flight will be landing at Dallas High School shortly for the air transport of a medical patient***
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Our call volume for April was down over last month, but reflects a shift to the evening hours for our peak load. This month we will be hosting two Paramedic Students from Chemeketa Community College who are completing their two-year degree program with a three-month internship. As we see a little more sunshine this month, please remember to wear your helmet and proper safety gear when participating in cycling, sports and recreation activities.
SW Polk Fire Annual Pancake Breakfast
Come join us for some delicious pancakes this Sunday from 7 AM-1 PM at SW Station 130 in Rickreall. We'll have fire trucks rides, crafts and more! We will also have information available for the upcoming bond measure 27-125.
Community Forum
SW Polk Fire District will be hosting another Community Forum on April 25th at Salt Creek Baptist Church - Fellowship Hall. Fire Chief Fred Hertel and members of the SW Polk Fire District Board will be there starting at 6 pm to answer questions about the upcoming Bond Measure (27-125) for the District.
SW Polk Fire Annual Pancake Breakfast
Save the date!!! Come to SW Station 130 in Rickreall and enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast and a ride in a fire truck!
Community Forum
Fire Chief Hertel and members of the SW Polk Fire District Board will be at the Dallas Fire Station tonight starting at 6 pm to answer questions about the upcoming Bond Measure (27-125) for the District.
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***TRAFFIC ALERT**** Expect heavy traffic and long delays on HWY 22 at Basket Slough for an extended period of time due to motor vehicle accident. Please use alternate routes if possible.
Good morning Dallas! Everything is fine and there is no emergency. Sometimes when we have power outages the siren will sound when the power comes back on. Please be cautious today with this stormy weather we are experiencing. There maybe downed trees and power lines. If you do see a power line that is low or on the ground please do not touch it and call 911.
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March brought us a sharp 9.6% increase in our call volume over February! Our busiest time was between 3:00 pm and 6:00 pm. As the weather becomes nice outside and we all enjoy spring, please remember to wear safety helmets for all your outside "wheeled" activities.
As the weather continues to get better, we want to take this opportunity to go over a few rules if you plan to do any back yard burning. According to the 2014 Oregon Fire Code (Current Standard) those wishing to burn MUST follow these rules. 307.4- The location of the open burning shall not be less then 50 feet from any structure and provisions shall be made to make sure the fire does not spread within the 50 feet. 307.4 Ex 2- The minimum required distance from a structure shall be no less the 25 feet providing that the pile size does not exceed 3 feet in diameter and 2 feet in overall height. 307.5- All fires shall be constantly attended until the fire is extinguished. A fire extinguisher (2.5lb minimum) or a water source is also required to be on site while the burning is taking place. Check the burn information phone line prior to ANY burning 503-588-6420 To report an illegal burn, please contact DEQ at 1-888-997-7888 If you do not have the room to burn safely, please do not burn.
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