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Portland is a Sanctuary City

Find sanctuary city resources from the City of Portland's Immigrant & Refugee Program, including free legal services and state resources for reporting hate crimes, bias incidents, discrimination, and violations of Oregon's sanctuary laws.

Programs

Community Health

Program
The Community Health Section manages health initiatives within PF&R. Our mission is to provide education & outreach to community members, sending the right responder to the right calls.
CHAT team members

Fire Permits and Inspections

Program
Fire Prevention is probably the most effective means for reducing loss of life and property due to fire.
Inspector Jerome Perryman performs an industrial worksite inspection

General Fire Safety Information

Program
Fire and life safety education, programs, and resources available from PF&R
Inspector Mike Rider teaches fire safety to school children

Join Portland Fire and Rescue

Program
UPDATED 4/2/25:
Entry-level firefighter EMT information will be posted SOON! Please click the FAQ link below for general information on the requirements to apply.
Portland Firefighters

Neighborhood Emergency Teams (NETs)

Program
Neighborhood Emergency Teams are Portland residents trained by PBEM and Portland Fire & Rescue to provide emergency disaster assistance within their own neighborhoods.

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