Mt. Angel Fire District

09/04/2026

Our thoughts and prayers are with our MCFD1 family today following the tragic loss of Captain Mike Anderson.

Please keep Captain Anderson’s family, the firefighters of Marion County Fire District No. 1, and everyone who knew and served with him in your prayers.
We stand with you.

09/02/2026

🚨 TRAINING NOTICE – MASS CASUALTY INCIDENT DRILL TONIGHT (S. GARFIELD ST. CLOSED) 🚨

Tonight, the Mt. Angel & Monitor Fire District's will be conducting a coordinated Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training scenario to help prepare our responders and partner agencies for a large-scale emergency.

!!! As part of the exercise, S. Garfield St. will be closed starting now and is expected to remain closed until approximately 8:30 PM tonight. !!!!

This is a planned training exercise, and the public may see emergency vehicles, personnel, and simulated emergency activity in the area.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and cooperation while our crews train to better serve and protect our community.

09/02/2026

Mt. Angel & Monitor Fire Districts — Public Information: November 2026 Ballot Measures

This November, voters in the Mt. Angel and Monitor fire district service areas will decide on three related ballot measures regarding the proposed consolidation of Mt. Angel Fire District and Monitor Rural Fire Protection District into a new district, Mt. Angel-Monitor Fire District.

What's on the ballot:

Measure 24-529 (Marion County): Formation of the new Mt. Angel-Monitor Fire District
Measure 24-526 (Marion County): Dissolution of Mt. Angel Fire District
Measure 3-640 (Clackamas County): Dissolution of Monitor Rural Fire Protection District

If approved, the new district would take effect January 1, 2027, and would carry a permanent tax rate of $1.97 per $1,000 of assessed value (AV). All three stations (Mt. Angel, Monitor, and Yoder) would remain open, with no station closures or layoffs planned.

Note: Under Oregon's property tax system (Measure 50), a property's assessed value (AV) is often lower than its real market value (RV) and typically grows more slowly year to year. Property tax bills are calculated using AV, not RV. Residents can find their assessed value on their county tax statement or through their county assessor's website.

Staffing: Starting in January 2027, daytime staffing would increase from two to three firefighters, with the additional position filled by a paramedic or Advanced EMT, covering 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday. This addresses a longstanding shortage of daytime volunteer availability. As apparatus and equipment replacement needs are funded in the years following, the district plans to phase in expanded daytime coverage to 4 firefighters on 10-hour shifts, seven days a week, subject to available funding.

Apparatus and equipment — a 20-year outlook: NFPA guidelines recommend replacing fire engines at 15 years of service; Mt. Angel Fire District has stretched replacement to 20 years to manage costs, with engines removed from service entirely at 25 years. Current engine costs exceed $1 million each. Under this 20-year replacement cycle, the district's apparatus will begin reaching replacement age starting in 2032. Revenue from the new permanent rate would begin accumulating over the next several years to fund future replacement of apparatus, personal protective equipment, self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA), and other critical equipment — with the goal of funding these purchases directly rather than through a future bond measure, which would carry additional interest costs.

More information, including the full feasibility study, is available at https://mtangelfire.org/. Residents with questions are welcome to contact the district office at 503-845-2438 or email [email protected].

This post is intended to provide factual information only, consistent with Oregon election law (ORS 260.432), and does not represent an endorsement for or against the ballot measures by Mt. Angel Fire District.

08/26/2026

Want to have some fun? !🤩

We are looking for volunteers (adults, teenagers, kiddos) who are willing to be patients and participate in our upcoming Mass Casualty Incident (MCI) training next Wednesday 9/2.

🚒Your participation will help our firefighters and emergency responders practice managing a large-scale incident involving multiple patients, where quick decisions, clear communication, teamwork, and coordination are critical. MCI training is extremely important because these incidents can quickly overwhelm normal emergency response resources, and realistic training allows us to identify challenges, improve our response plans, and build the skills needed to work efficiently under pressure. 🚑

If you would like to participate as a volunteer patient, please complete the form below. We have room for 40 patients, so sign up quickly to reserve your spot!

We greatly appreciate our community volunteers who are willing to give their time and patience to help us train so we can be better prepared to serve our community when a real emergency occurs.

Thank you for supporting your local fire and emergency services!

08/24/2026

- - Elections Notice - -
Dated 8/24/26

The Marion County Clerk’s office is accepting both candidate and voters’ pamphlet filings for the proposed Mt. Angel- Monitor Fire District Board of Directors for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election.

The deadline for both candidate filings and submission for the Marion Country Voters’ Pamphlet is tomorrow (8/25/26) by 5pm. We will have a staff member available until 8:00pm today (8/24/26) for any questions or to accept any filings.

You can submit completed filings and ask questions by sending an email to: [email protected] or calling: 503-588-5041

Forms can be found on the Marion County Elections webpage at:
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Pages/ElectionPubFormsMaps.aspx


Link to Election on our website
November 3, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election
https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Results/Pages/November-3-2026-Gubernatorial-General-Election.aspx

The Marion County Clerk's office is accepting both candidate and voters' pamphlet filings for the proposed Mt. Angel- Monitor Fire District Board of Directors for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election. The deadline for both candidate filings and submission for the Marion Country Voters' Pamphlet....

08/24/2026

Elections Notice

Dated 8/24/26

The Marion County Clerk’s office is accepting both candidate and voters’ pamphlet filings for the proposed Mt. Angel- Monitor Fire District Board of Directors for the November 3rd, 2026, General Election. The deadline for both candidate filings and submission for the Marion Country Voters’ Pamphlet is tomorrow (8/25/26) by 5pm. We will have a staff member available until 8:00pm today (8/24/26) for any questions or to accept any filings.


You can submit completed filings and ask questions by sending an email to: [email protected] or calling: 503-588-5041


Forms can be found on the Marion County Elections webpage at:

https://www.co.marion.or.us/CO/elections/Pages/ElectionPubFormsMaps.aspx


Link to Election on our website

November 3, 2026 Gubernatorial General Election

SEL 101 - Candidate Filing FormSEL 105 - Precinct Committee Person Candidate Filing FormSEL 105D - Precinct Committee Person Candidate Filing FormSEL 105N - Precinct Committee Person Candidate Filing Form

08/08/2026

Our deepest condolences go out to the family, friends, and loved ones of the victim who lost their life in the wildfire—may they find strength and comfort during this difficult time.

08/07/2026

🚒 Another Deployment to Protect Oregon

The Monitor Fire District and Mt. Angel Fire District continue to work together to support wildfire response efforts across the state.
Today, Division Chief B. Hauth and Captain B. Gendhar deployed on Monitor T989 and are headed to the Wright Springs Fire, north of Klamath Falls.
This deployment is another example of the strong partnership between our neighboring fire districts and the commitment our firefighters make to protecting communities wherever they are needed. We wish them a safe deployment and thank them for their dedication and service.

08/07/2026

- - PRESS RELEASE - -

At approximately 1:00 a.m. on August 7, 2026, Mt. Angel Fire District was dispatched to a reported tree fire at the Bavarian Village Mobile Court in Mt. Angel.
Division Chief 461 arrived first on scene, followed shortly by Engine 455. Upon arrival, crews found the reported fire to be a residence heavily involved with fire, and the incident was upgraded to a structure fire response.

Initial reports indicated a person was possibly trapped inside the home.

Due to the significant fire involvement and potential life hazard, the incident was further upgraded to a Second Alarm.

Additional resources were requested from Monitor Fire District, Silverton Fire District, Woodburn Fire District, Hubbard Fire District, and Woodburn Ambulance.

Firefighters from Engine 455 immediately initiated an aggressive fire attack while simultaneously conducting a search of the residence. During search operations, crews located one deceased occupant inside the home.

Fire crews continued suppression efforts and successfully contained the fire, which was deemed under control at approximately 2:30 a.m.

The initial investigation was conducted by the Oregon State Fire Marshal's Office and Marion Polk Fire Investigation. The cause of the fire has not yet been determined, and the investigation is ongoing. The name of the deceased is being withheld pending notification of family.

Mt. Angel Fire District extends its deepest condolences to the family and loved ones affected by this tragic loss.

Mt. Angel Fire District would also like to remind the community of the critical importance of working smoke alarms. Smoke alarms provide early warning during a fire, giving occupants valuable time to escape and significantly increasing the chances of survival. Residents are encouraged to test smoke alarms monthly, replace batteries as needed, and ensure smoke alarms are installed on every level of the home and outside sleeping areas. Working smoke alarms remain one of the most effective tools in protecting lives during residential fires.

For further information, please contact the Mt. Angel Fire District.

08/05/2026

🚒🚓 National Night Out 🚒🚓

Mt. Angel Fire District and Monitor Fire District had a fantastic time attending National Night Out and connecting with the communities we proudly serve.

Events like these provide a great opportunity to meet neighbors, answer questions, share fire and life safety information, and strengthen the relationships that help keep our communities safe.
Thank you to everyone who came out to visit, enjoy the activities, and spend the evening with us.

We appreciate the opportunity to serve such supportive communities and look forward to seeing you at future events!