Umatilla RFPD
The Umatilla RFPD is a combination department, meaning that a few hard-working paid people keep the district running, but we rely heavily on dedicated volunteers to truly get our mission done.
Our volunteers are trained to the same high standards as career, paid firefighters, but they're doing it outside of their normal daily activities.
Our volunteers come in all ages and sizes, and from many career fields like construction, corrections, administration, and medical fields.
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April 3, 2020 (Part 3 of 3)
Help Your Child Survive a Fire
Use quick-release devices on barred windows and doors. Security bars without release devices can trap you in a deadly fire. If you have security bars on your windows, be sure one window in each sleeping room has a release device.
Consider getting escape ladders for sleeping areas on the second or third floor. Learn how to use them, and store them near the windows.
Teach household members to STOP, DROP and ROLL if their clothes should catch on fire.
March 27, 2020 (Part 2 of 3)
Help Your Child Survive a Fire
Teach your children what smoke alarms sound like and what to do when they hear one.
Ensure that all household members know two ways to escape from every room of your home, and where to meet up outside..
Practice your fire escape plan at least twice a year and at different times of the day. Practice waking up to smoke alarms, low crawling and meeting outside. Make sure everyone knows how to call 9-1-1.
Emphasize “get out, stay out.” Only professional firefighters should enter a building that is on fire—even if other family members, pets or prized possessions are inside.