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Mission Statement The service area includes the hot springs retreat and conference center and it’s 60 member community, 72 summer homes on U.S. Forest Service leased properties, two U.S. Forest Service Campgrounds, approximately 300 dispersed campsites, and the southern part of forest service road 46 between Detroit and Estacada. As a non-profit corporation, the BFD has no jurisdictional authority, simply responding and assisting to help. The department’s responsibilities include initial response for numerous types of incidents including structure and wildland fires, motor vehicle accidents, river rescues, and medical i Plans are underway to construct a firehouse to house vehicles and equipment. It will also include storage, training, and office space, and of course a brass fire pole, with a projected cost of $80,000. The department is funded by an annual fund-drive which is projected to maintain it’s budget of $20,000. Breitenbush Fire Department Site updated Spring '08 |
The Breitenbush Fire Department began operation in April of 2005 as a part of the Breitenbush Hot Springs Retreat and Conference Center north of Detroit, Oregon along the Breitenbush River. During the fall of 2006 a newly formed board began meeting, representing both the Breitenbush and adjacent Summer Homes communities. The goal, to provide fire protection and emergency medical services for this remote area working in conjunction with other local providers. As of April 1, 2007 the Breitenbush Fire Department has it’s own budget as an Oregon non-profit organization.
To protect the people and lands of the Breitenbush Canyon from fire through education and prevention, and when needed – respond to incidents including but not limited to structural, wildland and other fires, motor vehicle accidents, river rescues, and emergency medical incidents.
ncidents. The Breitenbush Fire Department is comprised of 10-15 volunteer firefighters coordinated by two chief officers who are part paid - all work at the hot springs retreat center. Personnel train monthly on firefighting and medical skills and are fully equipped with personal protective gear thanks to the generosity of the Oregon Volunteer Firefighter’s Association and other area fire departments. The department responds with three vehicles – a rescue squad, a 4wd wildland fire engine, and a structural fire engine.