Forest Grove Fire & Rescue

Two weeks ago, our firefighters went through DPSST Flammable Liquids and Gasses (FLAG) training in our classroom. This week they will be going through different hands on training scenarios to mitigate hazards. These sessions will be Tuesday afternoon and evening, Wednesday afternoon and Friday afternoon. During these training exercises, you'll see visible flames behind our fire station (like pictured from previous exercises).

As you drive by, it may appear that our station is on fire, but please do not call 911 to report these training exercises.

This Saturday is the beginning of some hot weather, and our neighbors at Forest Grove City Library are kicking off their summer reading program. Come down to sign up for the program (kids get a free book), have a Popsicle, throw a water balloon and have some fun. Again, it is this Saturday June 13th at the Forest Grove Library (2114 Pacific Ave).

Summer Reading is in full swing! Stop by the library to sign up for, now through August!

Kids and teens get a free book when they sign up and Adults are Reading for a Cause! We have something for all ages!

Don't forget about our big Summer Reading Kick-off on Saturday, June 13, from 12pm-1pm!

Music, chalk art, popsicles, water balloons, and more just outside the West entrance of the Library! Also, kids can pick up some extra special, EXTRA cute, stickers for their Summer Reading log!

Earlier this afternoon we responded to a reported brush fire on NW Seavey Road. A burn pile had spread to recently cut grass that was situated next to a wheat field. The grass fire was out when we arrived and thankfully the wheat field is still green, otherwise this could have quickly grown in the wheat field. We we down hot spots in the burned grass and instructor the land owner to use a tiller implement to create a bare dirt barrier around the burn pile.

While yard debris burning is still allowed until June 15th, it is still important to exercise fire safety practices.
- Have bare dirt surrounding your burn pile. A good rule of thumb is the width of the bare dirt path around the burn pile should be 1.5 times bigger than the height the flames. (ex 4ft flames should have a 6ft bare dirt path)
- Have a shovel and hose ready to be used in case the fire grows bigger than expected.
- Never leave a burn pile unattended. Always keep an eye on the burn pile.

As we inch towards fire season, please start conducting more fire safety practices. If you are done burning for the season, thoroughly wet down the pile to cool down any hidden hot spots that could reappear during the upcoming hot summer days.

We are on scene of a crash on Thatcher Road, just north of Purdin Road. We have Life Flight Network on scene to transport the patient to a nearby hospital. Expect delays on Thatcher Road as Washington County Sheriff's Office investigate the incident. Thatcher Road will be closed from Purdin Road to Wildberry Lane until approximately 6:30-7:30pm.

Do you have a new young driver in your family?

Forest Grove Police is holding a presentation at the Forest Grove City Library on how to prepare teens through a safe way to get their driving permits and license. This will be held on Saturday June 6th at 2pm.

Nearing that ever-important milestone of learning to drive? Teens and parents of teens getting ready to get behind the wheel, this one is for you! 🚗🚕🚙🚗🚙🚗🚙🚙🚕🚕🚙🚗

Join the Forest Grove Police Department on Saturday, June 6 at 2 p.m. in the Forest Grove City Library for a free, special presentation on preparing and guiding your teen toward getting their driving permit and license.

Can’t make this event? There will be a second session on Saturday, July 25.

Stringtown Road is closed north of Ritchey Road, while crews were on a structure fire. No injuries reported at this time. More information will be posted in the comment thread as it comes available.

Update 1/1: The fire is under control, crews are in the process of cleaning up and verifying that no hot spots remain. Stringtown Road will be open by 6:30 pm +/- a few minutes, tonight.