Fire Preparedness in Clackamas County

In this video, you will hear from representatives from OSU Extension Forestry & Natural Resources, Clackamas Soil & Water Conservation District, Hoodland Fire, Clackamas Fire, Clackamas Disaster Management, and more to learn about wildfire preparedness in Clackamas County. This video will offer details about fire and emergency response specific to Clackamas County.

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This video is part of the OSU Extension Fire aware. Fire prepared. webinar series. Visit the Fire Program online webinar guide for videos and resources.

Video objectives:

Provide critical local information and contacts to assist residents with fire preparedness
Learn Clackamas County fire and emergency response structure
Get inspired to take action!

Panel members:

Alan Fitzpatrick, Office of State Fire Marshal
Amanda Rau, OSU Extension Fire Specialist
Scott Kline, Hoodland Fire
Gregg Ramirez, Clackamas Fire
Jay Wilson, Clackamas County Disaster Management
Kari Shanklin, Clackamas Fire District #1 Deputy Fire Marshal
Daniel Nibouar, Clackamas County Disaster Management
Kimberly Galland, Natural Resource Conservation Service
Lisa Kilders, Clackamas County Soil and Water Conservation District
Steve Rayne, Clackamas County resident and defensible space expert
Glen Sachet, Public Information Officer and Firewise USA® community member

Want to learn more about this topic? Explore more resources from OSU Extension: Community disaster preparedness, Community planning, Fire, Forest health and management, Family emergency preparedness

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