Week 8 of academy focused on vehicle fire suppression as recruits executed safe and effective tactics, using our FireBlast Car Prop.

Since Memorial Day weekend, Umatilla County Fire District #1 has responded to several large fires across the District. While some originate from natural causes, many are human-caused. According to the National Park Service, nearly 85% of wildfires are human-caused, and in UCFD#1’s case, many occur as a result of not following District burn bans. Wildland fires like these stretch our limited…

On Sunday, June 15th at approximately 10:30 AM, Umatilla County Fire District #1 (UCFD1) crews were dispatched to the area of Airport Road following a report of a brush fire. The reporting party advised dispatchers of hearing a loud boom, observing flames, and witnessing a fast-moving fire advancing towards a nearby property.

Week 7 of the academy is officially behind us as the recruits practiced search and rescue from a 1st and 2nd story building in our training tower.

On June 5th at 4:06PM, UCFD#1 was dispatched to reports of a fire in the area of Bensel Road in Hermiston.

It’s time for the twenty-fifth edition of the UCFD #1 Hot Seat. The Hot Seat provides a brief snapshot, sharing the story of a highly committed and dedicated staff member. It is with great pleasure that UCFD #1 introduces you to Karina Olvera. 

Last week, the academy class was all about ladders! The recruits practiced carrying and throwing ladders, ladder bailouts for self-rescue, and trained in second-story rescue procedures.

Burning Season is now closed within UCFD#1!

Week 5 of academy wrapped this week as the recruits honed in on their hose handling skills.

Week 4 of UCFD#1's Academy wrapped last week as the new recruits began transitioning from medical training into refining their firefighting skills.

Week 3 of UCFD#1's 13-week academy wrapped last week with a focus on training in medical procedures and practicing skills in simulated EMS scenarios.

Week 2 of academy wrapped for our largest academy class in UCFD#1 history! The academy dove into medical protocols and procedures with hands-on EMS training, complete with our trusty training mannequins.

On April 21st, 2025, District 1  welcomed 12 Firefighters/EMTS & Paramedics to the Academy, our largest academy class in UCFD#1 history.