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New Site. Record Year. Smoke This Week.
Oregon just had its biggest fire year on record. More than 2.1 million acres burned. Almost all of it burned east of the Cascades. That
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Fuels Treatments in Action
Central Oregon TREX 2026 is Underway!
Fire crews are training together on prescribed burns in Central Oregon.
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New Federal Funding Opportunity: Wildfire Smoke Preparedness in Community Buildings
Applications Due April 15, 2026 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has opened a new national funding opportunity that is highly relevant for Oregon communities
Oregon Living With Fire January 2026 Newsletter
We are excited to start 2026 with you! Dr. Jennifer and Jodie will continue co-coordinating on all things Cohesive Strategy related in Crook, Deschutes, Jefferson
Wildfire Response
What Federal Fire Funding Really Covers—and What It Doesn’t
When major wildfires hit Oregon, it’s not uncommon to see headlines like: “FEMA approves federal funds to help with firefighting.” It’s an important step, and
2025 Week of Remembrance & National Wildland Firefighter Day
June 30 – July 6 – Honoring the FallenAs events unfolded in Idaho last Sunday, our hearts broke. There is no way to have a
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When the Grant Doesn’t Come: How to Stay Wildfire Ready Anyway
Wildfire season doesn’t wait for funding. Every year, communities across Oregon apply for grants to support critical work: home hardening, defensible space, fuel breaks, and
Newsletters
❄️ January Newsletter ❄️ | Practical Help, Policy Direction & Events
Oregon Living with Fire is guided by the National Cohesive Wildland Fire Management Strategy’s framework and vision: To safely and effectively extinguish fire when needed;
Fuels Treatments in Action
Building Fire Resilience: How Fuels Treatments Helped During the Bootleg Fire
Photo Credit: Featured image courtesy of the Oregon State Fire Marshal‘s Office In our last post, we explored how strategies like thinning dense trees, clearing
Fuels Treatments in Action
Building Fire Resilience: The Power of Fuels Treatments
When you think of Oregon, lush forests, majestic mountains, and wide-open landscapes probably come to mind. But behind that natural beauty is a growing challenge: