Thank you to everyone who attended the Era of Megafires presentation last night at the Belfry in Sisters. We had a fantastic turnout of over 155 Sisters residents. For those of you who asked for more information about fire prevention, fire safety and how to make your home/property more fire safe, we’ve provided the following […]
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Front Page Featured, Press Releases
FIRE DISTRICT INVITES POTENTIAL VOLUNTEERS TO DISTRICT TRAINING PROGRAM ORIENTATION
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Feb
Feb
Sisters Country residents, who may be interested in wildland or structural firefighting volunteer opportunities, are invited to an orientation of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District’s upcoming recruit academy slated to begin on April 16. The orientation and tour of District facilities will be offered in two separate sessions. You only need to attend one […]
Front Page Featured, Press Releases
SISTERS-BASED VETERAN’S ORGANIZATION LATEST RECIPIENT OF LIFESAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT THROUGH FIRE DISTRICT GRANT PROGRAM
06
Feb
Feb
Warfighter Outfitters Inc. is the latest recipient of an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) through the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District’s AED grant program. The goal of the grant program is to maximize the survivability rate from incidents of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). One of the best ways to do that is to have as many AED’s […]
Front Page Featured, Press Releases
SISTERS-CAMP SHERMAN FIRE DISTRICT FIREFIGHTER PROMOTED TO LIEUTENANT
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Jan
Jan
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District recognized the outstanding achievements of Resident Volunteer Rachelle Beiler by promoting her to the position of Resident Volunteer Lieutenant. The Resident Volunteer Lieutenant is responsible for supervisory support of resident volunteer firefighters and EMT’s in the District’s resident volunteer college program. The District provides college scholarships and housing to nine students […]
03
Jan
Jan
More fires happen in the winter months than any other time of the year. During the cold months, we spend more time indoors and use different methods to heat our homes. It is important to keep fire safety in mind when you are heating your home. If you are using a portable heater: Make sure […]
Front Page Featured, News, Press Releases
TWO STRUCTURE FIRES IN LESS THAN 24 HOURS DAMAGE TWO SISTERS HOMES
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Dec
Dec
Date of First Incident: 12/9/2017 Time of Alarm: 1:04 p.m. Address: 250 N Cedar Street Quick reaction by bystanders and an immediate response by Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District kept a wall fire at a duplex from spreading to the entire unit. Bystanders noticed the fire in an exterior wall of the duplex and called […]
Front Page Featured, Press Releases
Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Receives Distinguished Budget Award
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Nov
Nov
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) for its 2017-2018 budget. The Distinguished Budget Presentation Award is the highest award in governmental budgeting. This is the second year in a row the District has received this award and is one of only a […]
06
Nov
Nov
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District will be conducting a child car seat checkup event on Friday, November 10 from 10 am to 2 pm. The event will be held at the fire station at 301 S. Elm Street in Sisters. Nationally certified car seat technicians will check the child’s seat for recalls, proper fit in […]
23
Oct
Oct
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has recently made upgrades to its Locust Street training site in Sisters allowing firefighters a safe place to train. The property, located on South Locust Street near the City of Sisters sewer treatment plant is approximately four acres and was acquired in 2013 through an intergovernmental agreement with the City […]
04
Oct
Oct
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 4, 2017 Contact: Julie Spor, Public Information Officer 541-549-0771 ANNUAL HALLOWEEN EVENT AT THE FIRE STATION The Sisters community children and families are invited to a howling good time at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, October 31. Come check out our new carnival […]
20
Sep
Sep
September 19, 2017 For Immediate Release CONTACT: Roger Johnson Central Oregon Fire Chief’s Association Sisters Camp Sherman Fire District 541-549-0771 Central Oregon Fire Chiefs lift recreational fire restrictions The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (COFCA) will lift the restrictions on recreational fires and campfires on Wednesday September 20th, 2017. The […]
Front Page Featured, News, Press Releases
Central Oregon Fire Chief’s Implement Increased Fire Restrictions
11
Aug
Aug
With increased fire activity and an influx of visitors coming to Central Oregon for the solar eclipse, the Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (COFCA) will be banning recreational fires/campfires on private lands within all the fire districts in the tri-county region in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties. Beginning at 12:01 a.m. on August 11, campfires, including charcoal […]
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Jul
Jul
Solar Eclipse Prep Meeting
30
Jun
Jun
Fireworks – Keep it Legal, Keep it Safe The Office of State Fire Marshal, Oregon fire service, Keep Oregon Green, the Pacific Northwest Wildfire Coordination Group, natural resource agencies, Oregon fireworks wholesalers, and safety experts encourage Oregonians to “Keep it Legal and Keep it Safe” when using fireworks. The 2017 Oregon fireworks sales season opens Friday, […]
22
Jun
Jun
Long-time Director for the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District, Don Boyd is retiring from the Board when his term expires at the end of June 2017. Director Boyd began his service on the Budget Committee for the District in the 90’s where he served several terms for the organization. In April 2002 Don was […]
Front Page Featured, News, Press Releases
SIX NEW LIFESAVING MEDICAL DEVICES PLACED AROUND SISTERS COUNTRY
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May
May
Five area businesses and one church recently applied for, and were awarded, grant money from the Sisters – Camp Sherman Fire District for the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator. The goal of the grant program was to maximize the survivability rate from incidents of Sudden Cardiac Arrest (SCA). One of the best ways […]
Front Page Featured, News, Press Releases
Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Announce Seasonal Burning Closure of Sunset on May 31, 2017
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May
May
The Central Oregon Fire Chiefs Association (COFCA) has announced the date of closing for residential and private lands open debris burning across the tri-county region in Deschutes, Crook and Jefferson Counties. Fire Chiefs from the local municipal and rural fire departments, along with State and Federal partners have determined due to existing environmental conditions this […]
Child Safety, Front Page Featured, News, Press Releases
SISTERS-CAMP SHERMAN FIRE DISTRICT OFFERS FREE HELMETS TO SISTERS AREA KIDS
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May
May
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District received a $200 grant from the Sisters Kiwanis Community Service Foundation to provide bicycle helmets to Sisters area children who are in need of one. With the grant funding, the Fire District was able to purchase 28 bicycle helmets sized toddler through extra-large. Safe Kids Oregon reports that every two […]
Front Page Featured, News, Press Releases
FIRE DISTRICT TO PROVIDE AREA SCHOOL CHILDREN SUN EXPOSURE BRACELETS
22
May
May
Recently, members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District and a few community members gathered together to make 511 bracelets in honor of Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Volunteer Firefighter Michael McLaughlin who passed away in November from lung cancer. The “Michael’s Awareness Bracelet” is made with suede string and UV beads. The beads are white […]
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Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Captain Rescued in Death Valley
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Apr
Apr
Three members of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (Captain Thornton Brown, Captain Jeff Liming and Fire Medic Matt Millar) embarked on a technical canyoneering descent last week in Hades Canyon in Death Valley. This is said to be perhaps the toughest adventure hike in Death Valley and one which is only for the most experienced […]
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Apr
Apr
AUTOMATIC EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR GRANT PROGRAM DECLARED A SUCCESS Over the past two weeks, six area businesses and one church were awarded grant money from the Sisters – Camp Sherman Fire District for the purchase of an Automatic External Defibrillator. Sudden Cardiac Arrest is an abrupt loss of heart function. It is a leading cause […]
Front Page Featured, Press Releases
Kidde Fire Safety Donates Smoke Alarms to Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District
12
Apr
Apr
The Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District has received a donation of 40 smoke alarms from Kidde Fire Safety. Kidde’s mission is to provide safety solutions that protect people and property from the effects of fire and its related hazards, and the company is committed to educating families about fire and carbon monoxide safety. The donation is […]
28
Mar
Mar
For Immediate Release Contact: Roger Johnson Fire Chief (541) 549-0771, or 541-430-7395 Cell. Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District Receives New Rating Residents of the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire District (District) may see reduced fire insurance rates as a result of a recently completed survey by the Insurance Services Office (ISO). ISO is an independent company that serves […]
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Oct
Oct
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE FIRE STATION Spooks, goblins, and kids are invited to a howling good time at the Sisters-Camp Sherman Fire Station from 6 to 8 p.m. on Monday, October 31. Come play games and – if you dare – venture into the haunted maze at the annual Halloween event. There will be refreshments, […]