About Us
Portland Fire & Rescue is currently comprised of 756 total employees with 699 sworn and 57 non-sworn staff with a bureau operating budget of over $90 million. 93 percent of the firefighters are male while seven percent are female.
PF&R provides emergency services to more than 580,000 citizens, protects about 150 square miles, and currently operates:
- 31 fire stations strategically located through the city
- 30 engine companies
- 9 truck companies
- 1 heavy rescue company
- 2 fireboats
- 1 HazMat company
- 5 command staff (4 battalion chiefs and 1 deputy chief)
- 1 paramedic rescue
- 2 heavy squad which are dedicated to Chemical and Biological, Radiological/Nuclear and Explosive (CBRNE) response
- Various support and auxiliary equipment (e.g. brush units, air and rehab units, water rescue craft (wave runners), ATVs, water tender, foam unit, etc.)
PF&R has several specialty teams that are staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week:
- Water Rescue
- Dive Rescue
- Trench Rescue
- Confined Space Rescue
- High Angle Rope Rescue
- HazMat Team
- Marine Unit
- Fire Investigations Unit
- SERT Team Paramedics (Portland Police Bureau Special Emergency Response Team)
Mission, Vision & Values
Our Mission
We keep all communities protected through a combination of prevention, community health programs, and all-hazard response to fire, medical, natural disaster, and other emergencies.
Our Vision
All communities are safe from fire, medical, and other emergencies.
Our Values
Excellence - We are prepared to provide the appropriate response to every emergency.
Accountability - We earn trust by being accountable for what we say and do.
Resilience - We are ready for the future with sustainable practices and infrastructure.
Prevention - We proactively create a safe and healthy environment for all.
Equity - We challenge ourselves to create an equitable environment for all.
Collaboration - We collaborate with partners to best serve our community.
Strategic Plans
Annual Performance Reports
History
Firefighters have served Portland since 1883. Portland has experienced much growth throughout the years. Through it all, dedication to service and the citizens of Portland has been the continuing theme.
Learn more about the history of PF&R
Contact Us
| Facility | Address | Phone | Fax | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chief's Office | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3700 | 503-823-3710 | Chief@portlandoregon.gov |
| Communications Section | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3550 | 503-823-3710 | Aaron.H.Johnson@portlandoregon.gov |
| Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | 4800 NE 122nd Ave | 503-823-3883 | 503-254-9859 | ems@portlandoregon.gov |
| Hazardous Materials Coordinator | 1500 SE 122nd Ave | 503-823-3946 | 503-823-3905 | - |
| Historic Belmont Firehouse / Public Education Office | 900 SE 35th Avenue | 503-823-3741 | 503-823-3843 | BelmontFire@portlandoregon.gov |
| Investigations Office | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3791 | 503-823-3816 | - |
| Logistics | 1135 SE Powell Blvd | 503-823-4013 | 503-823-4077 | logisticspfr@portlandoregon.gov |
| Main Office | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3700 | 503-823-3710 | - |
| Office of the Deputy Director | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3700 | 503-823-3710 | - |
| Operations | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3700 | 503-823-3710 | - |
| Prevention | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3700 | 503-823-3710 | FireMarshal@portlandoregon.gov |
| Public Information Officer | 55 SW Ash Street | - | 503-823-3710 | fireinfo@portlandoregon.gov |
| Recruiter | 55 SW Ash Street | 503-823-3811 | 503-823-3710 | firerecruiter@portlandoregon.gov |
| Training, Safety & EMS | 4800 NE 122nd Ave | 503-823-3890 | 503-254-9858 | - |