Metcom 911

10/11/2026

25 years of service. In a tough career where most do not make it more than 5 years. Today we celebrate Timi’s 25 years with METCOM. On top of the many years with METCOM, Timi spent 7 years with another 9-1-1 center. Hundreds of thousands of calls answered, countless problems solved and many lives saved.

Thank you, Timi! Retirement is getting closer and closer!

10/09/2026

So glad he is safe.

10/08/2026

10/01/2026

One of our dedicated 9-1-1 dispatchers, Jen, was chosen to receive the Hearts of 911 award at this years Oregon APCO NENA confrence. The Hearts of 911 award honors a 9-1-1 public safety telecommunicator who demonstrates exceptional community service, charity, and giving back outside of their standard dispatch duties.

Jen was nominated to receive the award after her very successful county-wide coat drive she put together last winter. She’s already in the beginning stages of planning this years coat drive, so stay tuned for more information on that in the coming months!

Jen has a big heart, and her compassion for others is endless. We are proud to have her on our team!

Congrats Jen!

09/29/2026

TUE 9/29 -- Field burning is planned today in the Sublimity and Silverton Fire Districts after 2:00pm.

In order to participate in the program, growers must provide trained staff, sufficient water, and flaggers for fields near roadways and burns are only authorized when conditions are favorable and smoke can be evacuated up and out of the Willamette Valley.

For more information about field burning in the Willamette Valley, visit: https://oda.direct/SmokeBurning

09/18/2026

Attention Stayton area folks, there is a bon fire at Stayton High School tonight for homecoming. Ignition was at 8pm and it is attended by Stayton Fire District . It will be visible for a few hours, thanks!

09/17/2026

As of 12:28 the highway is back open! 🎉

ST. PAUL - HWY 219 @ the bridge - we have received information that the highway is currently closed due to a gas line being hit. NW Natural is on scene. The ETA for repair is not known at this time. It’s encouraged to seek alternate routes during the closure. For additional travel updates please visit

The TripCheck website provides roadside camera images and detailed information about Oregon road traffic congestion, incidents, weather conditions, services and commercial vehicle restrictions and registration.

09/11/2026

Today, we remember September 11, 2001, and honor the lives lost, the heroes who responded, and the families forever changed. We will never forget. 🇺🇸

Keep an ear out to our radio channels this morning - we will be making special radio announcements followed by a moment of silence at the exact times both towers fell. 💛

09/10/2026

More prep burning this afternoon!

THUR 9/10 -- Prep burning is scheduled today from 1:00-3:00pm in the Drakes Crossing, Stayton, Silverton, and Sublimity fire districts.

In order to participate in the program, growers must provide trained staff, sufficient water, and flaggers for fields near roadways and burns are only authorized when conditions are favorable and smoke can be evacuated up and out of the Willamette Valley.

For more information about field burning in the Willamette Valley, visit: https://oda.direct/SmokeBurning


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09/09/2026

Don’t be an NPC when you could be lifesaver.

If you see a teen or adult collapse, start Hands-Only CPR. It’s like pushing the restart button on a heart in cardiac arrest. CPR keeps blood and oxygen moving until professional help can arrive.

Know these two steps:

Call 911.

Push hard and fast in the center of the chest.



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