Overview
Hood River Fire & EMS is responsible for ensuring that our people and equipment are ready to safely and effectively respond to fire, emergency medical and other 911 calls. The department maintains this capability with a minimum of four (4) firefighter/paramedics on-duty around the clock, responding from our station within the City of Hood River and our 145 square mile Ambulance Service Area (ASA) in Hood River and Wasco Counties.
Fire Chief’s Message
Hood River Fire & EMS has a proud history of serving our community since 1904. The men and women of Hood River Fire & EMS are here to help you and are committed to providing the highest levels of service possible.
I am honored to represent such an exceptional organization and am impressed daily with the compassion and commitment to the residents, businesses, and visitors to our beautiful city from our staff. As Hood River Fire & EMS moves into our next century of service to our community, we will seek ways to re-think how we provide our service to be more efficient, more adaptable and more responsive to the needs of our citizens.
It is our commitment that we remain positioned to your needs with compassion, professionalism, and respect.
Leonard Damian
Fire Chief
Hood River Fire & EMS