KTVZ

Bend Fire & Rescue creates new role: deputy fire marshal of wildfire preparedness. Here’s who is filling it

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Bend Fire & Rescue announced Thursday that Melissa Steele has been named deputy fire marshal of wildfire preparedness, a new position dedicated to increasing community ...
South Bend Tribune

Fire Merit Board now has a president and enough members to begin overseeing firefighters

The South Bend Fire Merit Board, now fully staffed, held its first meeting on April 2nd and elected leadership positions. The board will meet again on May 7th to vote on bylaws and has 90 days to ...
South Bend Tribune

South Bend Fire Merit Board gives OK for captain promotions, fulfilling 'dire need'

Fire department officials say filling five captain vacancies is a "dire need." A new state statute delayed the promotion process until the fire merit commission was established. The fire merit ...
The Bulletin

Fire destroys home north of Bend

Fire destroyed a home north of Bend on Monday. Bend Fire & Rescue crews responded to the manufactured home located at 65295 76th Street Monday afternoon after 911 callers reported it was fully ...