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Planned Firefighter Training Nov. 2 Will Produce Large, Visible Flames (Photo) - 10/29/26

Community members may see large flames and smoke near Bend Fire & Rescue’s North Station, 63377 NE Jamison St., on Nov. 2 between 5 and 8 p.m. as part of a scheduled training exercise. There is no emergency associated with the activity.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), will conduct specialized flammable liquids training Monday evening, which includes the use of a live-fire prop that produces a very large, highly visible flame.

 

The flames may be visible from Highway 20 and the neighborhoods surrounding the station. Bend Fire is sharing this information in advance so community members know the activity is part of a planned training exercise and do not need to call 911 to report the flames or smoke associated with the training.

 

Training like this gives firefighters an opportunity to practice responding to incidents involving flammable liquids in a controlled environment.

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Members of the media are invited to attend the training for photo and video opportunities and to learn more about how firefighters prepare for flammable liquids incidents. 

 

Training details:

  • Date: Nov. 2

  • Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

  • Location: Bend Fire & Rescue North Station, 63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend

Attached Media Files: Live-Fire Flammable Liquids Prop sends flames high into the air,

Planned Firefighter Training Nov. 2 Will Produce Large, Visible Flames (Photo) - 10/29/26

Community members may see large flames and smoke near Bend Fire & Rescue’s North Station, 63377 NE Jamison St., on Nov. 2 between 5 and 8 p.m. as part of a scheduled training exercise. There is no emergency associated with the activity.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue, in partnership with the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST), will conduct specialized flammable liquids training Monday evening, which includes the use of a live-fire prop that produces a very large, highly visible flame.

 

The flames may be visible from Highway 20 and the neighborhoods surrounding the station. Bend Fire is sharing this information in advance so community members know the activity is part of a planned training exercise and do not need to call 911 to report the flames or smoke associated with the training.

 

Training like this gives firefighters an opportunity to practice responding to incidents involving flammable liquids in a controlled environment.

 

MEDIA ADVISORY

 

Members of the media are invited to attend the training for photo and video opportunities and to learn more about how firefighters prepare for flammable liquids incidents. 

 

Training details:

  • Date: Nov. 2

  • Time: 5 - 8 p.m.

  • Location: Bend Fire & Rescue North Station, 63377 NE Jamison Street, Bend

Attached Media Files: Live-Fire Flammable Liquids Prop sends flames high into the air,

Structure Fire In NE Bend Mobile Home Park 10/25/26 (Photo) - 10/26/26

Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded at 8:58 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, after a resident called 911 to report a fire in their home at Rock Arbor Villa Mobile Home Park off Northeast Purcell Boulevard in northeast Bend.

 

Firefighters arrived to find a mobile home engulfed in flames that extended to the roof. Crews knocked down the fire within minutes and prevented it from spreading to other homes.

 

Smoke alarms alerted the home’s sole resident, who was able to safely evacuate. Two cats died in the fire. The estimated loss to the home and its contents was $50,000. The Red Cross was called to assist the resident with housing and resources.

 

Investigators determined that the fire started behind a wall where the fireplace flue was improperly connected. When a fire was lit in the fireplace, heat and flames entered the wall and ignited a fire.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue reminds residents that working smoke alarms save lives. Test your alarms to make sure they work. Learn more at bendoregon.gov/alarm-info.

 

Also remember to have stoves and furnaces serviced and inspected before using them for the season. Hot exhaust can enter walls through loose connections. Debris can accumulate in the flue during months without use. Regular cleaning and maintenance also help prevent fires caused by creosote or ash buildup.

Attached Media Files: Rock Arbor Structure Fire Response,

Structure Fire In NE Bend Mobile Home Park 10/25/26 (Photo) - 10/26/26

Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded at 8:58 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 25, after a resident called 911 to report a fire in their home at Rock Arbor Villa Mobile Home Park off Northeast Purcell Boulevard in northeast Bend.

 

Firefighters arrived to find a mobile home engulfed in flames that extended to the roof. Crews knocked down the fire within minutes and prevented it from spreading to other homes.

 

Smoke alarms alerted the home’s sole resident, who was able to safely evacuate. Two cats died in the fire. The estimated loss to the home and its contents was $50,000. The Red Cross was called to assist the resident with housing and resources.

 

Investigators determined that the fire started behind a wall where the fireplace flue was improperly connected. When a fire was lit in the fireplace, heat and flames entered the wall and ignited a fire.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue reminds residents that working smoke alarms save lives. Test your alarms to make sure they work. Learn more at bendoregon.gov/alarm-info.

 

Also remember to have stoves and furnaces serviced and inspected before using them for the season. Hot exhaust can enter walls through loose connections. Debris can accumulate in the flue during months without use. Regular cleaning and maintenance also help prevent fires caused by creosote or ash buildup.

Attached Media Files: Rock Arbor Structure Fire Response,

Structure Fire At Black Bear Diner In Bend (Photo) - 10/22/26

At 12:51 a.m., Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called to reports of a structure fire at Black Bear Diner, located at the corner of Third Street and NE Olney Avenue in Bend.

 

Firefighters arrived to find flames reaching 15 to 20 feet above the roof. Crews extinguished the fire within minutes of arriving at the scene.

 

The fire was determined to have started when a faulty safety switch on the stove failed to shut off the gas as intended. The fire spread from the stove into the wall behind it and then into the attic. The diner sustained water and smoke damage throughout the restaurant. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at approximately $250,000.

 

Firefighters credit the diner’s hood suppression system with minimizing damage to the structure. Bend Fire & Rescue inspectors inspected the system two weeks earlier, and the system activated successfully during the fire. A commercial kitchen hood suppression system is a specialized fire protection system designed to detect and extinguish grease, oil and open-flame fires within seconds. Businesses required to have hood suppression systems must have them inspected annually to ensure they are in working order.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue would like to thank the Bend Police Department for its support during the call. The fire was first reported by an on-duty Bend Police Department officer who noticed flames coming from the roof of the diner. Officers forced entry into the building and confirmed it was unoccupied before assisting incoming crews with traffic control around the scene.

Attached Media Files: Stovetop Ignition Area, Bend Fire Ladder Truck Crew Ventilating Diner Roof, Diner Kitchen and Attic Damage,

Structure Fire At Black Bear Diner In Bend (Photo) - 10/22/26

At 12:51 a.m., Bend Fire & Rescue crews were called to reports of a structure fire at Black Bear Diner, located at the corner of Third Street and NE Olney Avenue in Bend.

 

Firefighters arrived to find flames reaching 15 to 20 feet above the roof. Crews extinguished the fire within minutes of arriving at the scene.

 

The fire was determined to have started when a faulty safety switch on the stove failed to shut off the gas as intended. The fire spread from the stove into the wall behind it and then into the attic. The diner sustained water and smoke damage throughout the restaurant. Damage to the structure and contents is estimated at approximately $250,000.

 

Firefighters credit the diner’s hood suppression system with minimizing damage to the structure. Bend Fire & Rescue inspectors inspected the system two weeks earlier, and the system activated successfully during the fire. A commercial kitchen hood suppression system is a specialized fire protection system designed to detect and extinguish grease, oil and open-flame fires within seconds. Businesses required to have hood suppression systems must have them inspected annually to ensure they are in working order.

 

Bend Fire & Rescue would like to thank the Bend Police Department for its support during the call. The fire was first reported by an on-duty Bend Police Department officer who noticed flames coming from the roof of the diner. Officers forced entry into the building and confirmed it was unoccupied before assisting incoming crews with traffic control around the scene.

Attached Media Files: Stovetop Ignition Area, Bend Fire Ladder Truck Crew Ventilating Diner Roof, Diner Kitchen and Attic Damage,

Bend Fire & Rescue Cancels Oct. 17 Open House // El Departamento De Bomberos Y Rescate De Bend Cancela La Jornada De Puertas Abiertas Del 17 De Octubre (Photo) - 10/16/26

Bend Fire & Rescue has canceled its annual Open House scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at the North Fire Station following yesterday’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.

 

This was intended to be a day for families to come together, learn and connect with our firefighters and partner agencies. In light of the tremendous loss our community is experiencing, we do not believe it is appropriate to move forward with the event.

 

Our focus remains with the students, families, educators and community members affected by this tragedy. We are grateful for the community’s understanding as we navigate these difficult days together.

 

Information about future Bend Fire & Rescue community events will be shared at a later date. For updates, further information and resources on the Silver Rail Elementary incident, please visit https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/

 

El Departamento de Bomberos y Rescate de Bend ha cancelado su evento annual de puertas abiertas, progamado para el sábado 17 de octubre en la estación de bomberos del norte, a raíz del trágico tiroteo ocurrido ayer en la escuela primeria Silver Rail.

 

El objective era que este fuera un día para que las familias se reunieran, aprendieran y se relacionaran con nuestros bomberos y las agencias colaboradoras. A la luz de la tremenda pérdida que está sufriendo nuestra comunidad, no creemos que sea apropiado seguir adelante con el evento.

 

Nuestro enfoque sigue centrado en los estudiantes, las familias, los educadores y los miembros de la comunidad afectados por esta tragedia. Agradecemos la comprensión de la comunidad mientras atravesamos juntos estos días difíciles.

 

La información sobre los eventos comunitarios de Bend Fire & Rescue se dará a conocer más adelante. Para recibir actualizaciones, más información y recursos sobre el incidente en la escuela primaria Silver Rail, por favor visita https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/

Attached Media Files: 2026 Open House Cancelation Graphic, 2026 Open House Cancelation Graphic Spanish,

Bend Fire & Rescue Cancels Oct. 17 Open House // El Departamento De Bomberos Y Rescate De Bend Cancela La Jornada De Puertas Abiertas Del 17 De Octubre (Photo) - 10/16/26

Bend Fire & Rescue has canceled its annual Open House scheduled for Saturday, Oct. 17, at the North Fire Station following yesterday’s tragic shooting at Silver Rail Elementary School.

 

This was intended to be a day for families to come together, learn and connect with our firefighters and partner agencies. In light of the tremendous loss our community is experiencing, we do not believe it is appropriate to move forward with the event.

 

Our focus remains with the students, families, educators and community members affected by this tragedy. We are grateful for the community’s understanding as we navigate these difficult days together.

 

Information about future Bend Fire & Rescue community events will be shared at a later date. For updates, further information and resources on the Silver Rail Elementary incident, please visit https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/

 

El Departamento de Bomberos y Rescate de Bend ha cancelado su evento annual de puertas abiertas, progamado para el sábado 17 de octubre en la estación de bomberos del norte, a raíz del trágico tiroteo ocurrido ayer en la escuela primeria Silver Rail.

 

El objective era que este fuera un día para que las familias se reunieran, aprendieran y se relacionaran con nuestros bomberos y las agencias colaboradoras. A la luz de la tremenda pérdida que está sufriendo nuestra comunidad, no creemos que sea apropiado seguir adelante con el evento.

 

Nuestro enfoque sigue centrado en los estudiantes, las familias, los educadores y los miembros de la comunidad afectados por esta tragedia. Agradecemos la comprensión de la comunidad mientras atravesamos juntos estos días difíciles.

 

La información sobre los eventos comunitarios de Bend Fire & Rescue se dará a conocer más adelante. Para recibir actualizaciones, más información y recursos sobre el incidente en la escuela primaria Silver Rail, por favor visita https://bendoregon.gov/community-support-resources/

Attached Media Files: 2026 Open House Cancelation Graphic, 2026 Open House Cancelation Graphic Spanish,

Bend Fire & Rescue To Host Annual Open House On Oct. 17 (Photo) - 10/12/26

Bend Fire & Rescue will open its doors to the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the North Fire Station, 63377 NE Jamison St., in celebration of Fire Prevention Month.

 

The free, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, safety demonstrations and opportunities to meet local first responders. Activities include:

  • Climbing aboard a fire engine and ambulance and spraying a fire hose.
  • Watching Airlink and Life Flight helicopters land and exploring the aircraft.
  • Viewing a live fire demonstration.
  • Painting a City of Bend snowplow and making family-friendly crafts.
  • Enjoying free ice cream and other giveaways.

More information, including a schedule of events, is available at https://bendoregon.gov/departments/public-safety/fire-rescue/calendar/bend-fire-rescue-open-house/

 

October is Fire Prevention Month, and this year's theme is "Charge Into Fire Safety." The campaign focuses on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, including e-bikes, power tools, cell phones and tablets. Improper charging, use or disposal of lithium-ion batteries can increase the risk of fire. Residents are encouraged to purchase listed products, follow manufacturer charging instructions and recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

 

Community members can learn more about lithium-ion battery safety at the open house or by visiting the National Fire Protection Association website.

Bend Fire & Rescue organizará su jornada anual de puertas abiertas el 17 de octubre

 

Bend Fire & Rescue abrirá sus puertas a la comunidad de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m. Sábado, 17 de octubre, en la estación de bomberos del norte, situada en el 63377 de la calle NE Jamison, con motivo de la celebración del Mes de la Prevención de Incendios.

 

Este evento gratuito y apto para toda la familia contará con actividades prácticas, demostraciones de seguridad y la oportunidad de conocer a los servicios de emergencia locales. Las actividades incluirán:

  • La oportunidad de subirse a un camión de bomberos y a una ambulancia y usar una manguera contra incendios.
  • Observa el aterrizaje de los helicópteros de Airlink y Life Flight y explora las aeronaves.
  • Observar una demostración con fuego real.
  • Pintar una máquina quitanieves de la ciudad de Bend y hacer manualidades para toda la familia.
  • Disfrutando de helado gratis y otros obsequios.

Habrá más información, incluyendo un calendario de actividades, disponible en https://bendoregon.gov/departments/public-safety/fire-rescue/calendar/bend-fire-rescue-open-house/jornada-de-puertas-abiertas-de-bend-fire-rescue/

 

Octubre es el Mes de la Prevención de Incendios, y el lema de este año es “Adelante con la seguridad contra incendios”. La campaña se centra en el uso seguro de las baterías de iones de litio, que alimentan muchos dispositivos de uso cotidiano, como las bicicletas eléctricas, las herramientas eléctricas, los teléfonos móviles y las tabletas. La carga, el uso o la eliminación inadecuados de las baterías de iones de litio pueden aumentar el riesgo de incendio. Se recomienda a los vecinos que adquieran los productos indicados, sigan las instrucciones de carga del fabricante y reciclen o desechen las pilas de forma adecuada.

 

Los miembros de la comunidad pueden obtener más información sobre la seguridad de las baterías de iones de litio en la jornada de puertas abiertas o visitando la página web de la Asociación Nacional de Protección contra Incendios.

Attached Media Files: 2026 Open House Graphic, 2026 Open House Graphic - Spanish, 2025 Open House Live Fire Demonstration,

Bend Fire & Rescue To Host Annual Open House On Oct. 17 (Photo) - 10/12/26

Bend Fire & Rescue will open its doors to the community from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, at the North Fire Station, 63377 NE Jamison St., in celebration of Fire Prevention Month.

 

The free, family-friendly event will feature hands-on activities, safety demonstrations and opportunities to meet local first responders. Activities include:

  • Climbing aboard a fire engine and ambulance and spraying a fire hose.
  • Watching Airlink and Life Flight helicopters land and exploring the aircraft.
  • Viewing a live fire demonstration.
  • Painting a City of Bend snowplow and making family-friendly crafts.
  • Enjoying free ice cream and other giveaways.

More information, including a schedule of events, is available at https://bendoregon.gov/departments/public-safety/fire-rescue/calendar/bend-fire-rescue-open-house/

 

October is Fire Prevention Month, and this year's theme is "Charge Into Fire Safety." The campaign focuses on the safe use of lithium-ion batteries, which power many everyday devices, including e-bikes, power tools, cell phones and tablets. Improper charging, use or disposal of lithium-ion batteries can increase the risk of fire. Residents are encouraged to purchase listed products, follow manufacturer charging instructions and recycle or dispose of batteries properly.

 

Community members can learn more about lithium-ion battery safety at the open house or by visiting the National Fire Protection Association website.

Bend Fire & Rescue organizará su jornada anual de puertas abiertas el 17 de octubre

 

Bend Fire & Rescue abrirá sus puertas a la comunidad de 10 a. m. a 1 p. m. Sábado, 17 de octubre, en la estación de bomberos del norte, situada en el 63377 de la calle NE Jamison, con motivo de la celebración del Mes de la Prevención de Incendios.

 

Este evento gratuito y apto para toda la familia contará con actividades prácticas, demostraciones de seguridad y la oportunidad de conocer a los servicios de emergencia locales. Las actividades incluirán:

  • La oportunidad de subirse a un camión de bomberos y a una ambulancia y usar una manguera contra incendios.
  • Observa el aterrizaje de los helicópteros de Airlink y Life Flight y explora las aeronaves.
  • Observar una demostración con fuego real.
  • Pintar una máquina quitanieves de la ciudad de Bend y hacer manualidades para toda la familia.
  • Disfrutando de helado gratis y otros obsequios.

Habrá más información, incluyendo un calendario de actividades, disponible en https://bendoregon.gov/departments/public-safety/fire-rescue/calendar/bend-fire-rescue-open-house/jornada-de-puertas-abiertas-de-bend-fire-rescue/

 

Octubre es el Mes de la Prevención de Incendios, y el lema de este año es “Adelante con la seguridad contra incendios”. La campaña se centra en el uso seguro de las baterías de iones de litio, que alimentan muchos dispositivos de uso cotidiano, como las bicicletas eléctricas, las herramientas eléctricas, los teléfonos móviles y las tabletas. La carga, el uso o la eliminación inadecuados de las baterías de iones de litio pueden aumentar el riesgo de incendio. Se recomienda a los vecinos que adquieran los productos indicados, sigan las instrucciones de carga del fabricante y reciclen o desechen las pilas de forma adecuada.

 

Los miembros de la comunidad pueden obtener más información sobre la seguridad de las baterías de iones de litio en la jornada de puertas abiertas o visitando la página web de la Asociación Nacional de Protección contra Incendios.

Attached Media Files: 2026 Open House Graphic, 2026 Open House Graphic - Spanish, 2025 Open House Live Fire Demonstration,