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Columbia River Fire & Rescue CRF&R solves community problems by doing the right thing, the right way at the right time. St.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue protects approximately 200 square miles of Columbia County, Oregon. Helens, Columbia City and the City of Rainier reside within its borders. CRF&R operates out of 7 stations providing fire, rescue and ALS transport medical services.

NOW HIRING – MEDIC 9 PARAMEDICColumbia River Fire & Rescue is seeking one (1) Paramedic to join our progressive, high-pe...
10/13/2026

NOW HIRING – MEDIC 9 PARAMEDIC

Columbia River Fire & Rescue is seeking one (1) Paramedic to join our progressive, high-performance EMS system.

We are looking for a skilled, motivated professional who is eager to practice at the top of their license while working alongside firefighters in a collaborative, fire-based EMS environment.

Position Highlights:

Starting salary of $80,536 annually ($96,279 after 5 years)

12-hour shifts, 4 days on / 4 days off

Oregon PERS Retirement

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits

Generous paid time off

IAFF Local 3215 membership

911 emergency response with no interfacility transports

Advanced clinical capabilities and specialized medical equipment

Our Medic 9 Division operates out of the St. Helens Fire Station, providing advanced life support care to the communities we serve.

Interested in joining our team?

Learn more about the position and apply online at:

www.crfr.com/join-us

For questions, contact Battalion Chief Wonderly at [email protected].

Columbia River Fire & Rescue – Proudly Serving Our Communities.

10/13/2026

OPEN BURNING RESUMES OCTOBER 14, 2026

The Columbia County Fire Defense Board has announced that backyard debris burning may resume Wednesday, October 14, at 1:00 AM, subject to local regulations, approved burn days, and permit requirements.
Please check with your local fire district before burning.

For more information:
- Clatskanie Fire: https://www.clatskaniefire.org/
- Columbia River Fire & Rescue: https://www.crfr.com/
- Mist-Birkenfeld RFPD: https://www.mistbirkenfeldrfpd.org/
- Oregon Department of Forestry: https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/Pages/burn.aspx
- Scappoose Fire District: https://www.srfd.us/
- Vernonia RFPD: https://www.vernoniarfpd.us/
- Sauvie Island Fire District: https://www.sifire.org/

Please burn responsibly and help keep our communities safe!

**Public Service Announcement**
09/15/2026

**Public Service Announcement**

Today, Columbia River Fire & Rescue joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 20...
09/11/2026

Today, Columbia River Fire & Rescue joins our community and our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001.

We honor the 2,977 people who were killed that day, including 343 FDNY firefighters who answered the call and made the ultimate sacrifice.

We remember their courage. We remember their service. We remember the families, friends, and communities forever changed by that day.

Twenty-five years later, we continue to honor their legacy and the commitment to serve others before self.

We will never forget.

09/10/2026

Columbia River Fire and Rescue responded to an apartment fire earlier today at the Broadleaf Arbor apartment complex. Fire crews quickly brought the incident under control. The buildings fire sprinkler suppression system played a pivotal role in containing the fire to a single room and significantly limiting fire damage.

One person was injured in the incident and transported to a Portland area emergency room for treatment.

Several families have been temporarily displaced due to interruptions to power and water service, as well as water damage, resulting from the sprinkler activation and firefighting operations.

The Columbia County Emergency Operations Center, in cooperation with CCRider, the Columbia County Fairgrounds and the Red Cross are helping the displaced residents with temporary housing until they can return to their apartments.

A preliminary investigation has been completed by Columbia River Fire and Rescue. The cause and circumstances of the fire remain under investigation.

Thank you to the large collective efforts of St. Helens PD, Scappoose Fire District, Columbia County 911, Broadleaf Arbor Management, CC EOC, CC Rider, the Red Cross and CC Fairgrounds.

Yesterday, after responding to a barbecue fire in St. Helens, Lt Bair and his crew took a few extra minutes to spend som...
08/24/2026

Yesterday, after responding to a barbecue fire in St. Helens, Lt Bair and his crew took a few extra minutes to spend some time with a few future firefighters!

The kids got an up-close look at the fire engine, tried on some fire helmets, and even had a chance to spray some water from the fire hose.

We always enjoy opportunities like this to connect with the community and maybe inspire the next generation of firefighters!

Training in action!Our newly hired Firefighter/Paramedic, Mike, is spending the day working on hose handling and buildin...
08/23/2026

Training in action!

Our newly hired Firefighter/Paramedic, Mike, is spending the day working on hose handling and building the skills needed for success on the fireground.

Welcome to the team, Mike! We’re excited to have you at Columbia River Fire & Rescue.

Columbia River Fire & Rescue is proud to recognize Firefighters Maria Preston and Chris Roholt for successfully completi...
08/14/2026

Columbia River Fire & Rescue is proud to recognize Firefighters Maria Preston and Chris Roholt for successfully completing their 12-month probationary period and probationary testing.

Over the past year, Maria and Chris have worked hard to develop their skills, demonstrate their commitment to the fire service, and prove themselves as valuable members of our team.

Completing probation is an important milestone in a firefighter’s career, and we’re proud of the dedication and effort they have shown along the way.

Please join us in congratulating Firefighter Preston and Firefighter Roholt on this accomplishment!

Our Rainier crew spent time training on pump-and-roll operations for wildland fire response.Training like this helps ens...
08/06/2026

Our Rainier crew spent time training on pump-and-roll operations for wildland fire response.

Training like this helps ensure our crews are prepared to respond safely and effectively throughout fire season.

Thank you to Lieutenant Ridinger and the Rainier crew for putting in the time and effort to keep our personnel ready when it matters most!

Lightning sparked a wildfire off Harris Road in Deer Island this evening. Columbia River Fire & Rescue and the Oregon De...
07/23/2026

Lightning sparked a wildfire off Harris Road in Deer Island this evening. Columbia River Fire & Rescue and the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) responded quickly and worked together to contain the fire. Thanks to the coordinated efforts of all responding crews, the fire was successfully contained.

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270 Columbia Boulevard
Saint Helens, OR
97051

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+15033972990

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