Most City of Portland offices will be closed Monday, Jan. 19. Recreation centers may be open, check before you go.
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Portland Street Response is announcing several changes – including a new number and new hours – to improve the program's ability to assist people experiencing mental health and behavioral health crises.
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Longtime public safety leader Bob Cozzie will serve as Portland’s deputy city administrator for public safety.
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Increased staffing, public education, and a new fireworks reporting tool reduced calls to 911, speeding response times and helping dispatchers focus on emergency calls. Fires caused by fireworks are trending down but still too common. Dots on map show fireworks reported in July 2025 fireworks season
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Bob Cozzie, who has served as director of emergency communications since 2018, replaces outgoing service area leader Mike Myers.
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Mayor Keith Wilson visited the Bureau of Emergency Communications to honor 911 workers during Public Safety Telecommunicators Week.
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Dedicated 9-1-1 dispatchers like Erica Gregg answer Portland’s calls for help around the clock, day and night, 365 days a year, summoning emergency workers to save lives.
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Wildfires are becoming more frequent west of the Cascade Mountains. Learn what the City of Portland is doing to prepare for the possibility of urban wildfires, and find out simple steps you can take to get ready and keep our city strong and resilient.
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Applications open Jan. 8 and will be accepted until 11: 59 p.m. Jan. 29.
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Award honors an exemplary emergency dispatcher for professional excellence
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“Offering comfort and calm during chaotic moments is one of the most satisfying experiences I could gain from a career.”
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“This is a challenging job, but it’s very rewarding. I feel so proud that I'm able to help my community in this way.”
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“Offering comfort and calm during chaotic moments is one of the most satisfying experiences I could gain from a career.”
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“This is a challenging job, but it’s very rewarding. I feel so proud that I'm able to help my community in this way.”
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