Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District

Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Welcome to the official page of the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District. Your safety is our top priority. Requests for service CANNOT be made via this site.

At Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District, we are committed to keeping our communities safe, connected, and protected - every second, every call, every day. At Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District, our mission is to ensure that every resident and visitor in Columbia County has immediate access to emergency services when it matters most. Serving as the essential link between the community and fir

st responders, we are dedicated to providing fast, reliable, and professional 9-1-1 dispatch services. Our dedicated team works around the clock to connect the community to law enforcement, fire districts, medical personnel, and essential community services - because everyone deserves to feel safe, protected, and cared for in our community. PLEASE CALL 9-1-1 TO REPORT AN EMERGENCY

This site IS NOT monitored on a full time basis.

📡 Emergency Communications Explained – Weekly SeriesHave you ever wondered what happens after you call 9-1-1?Every emerg...
06/11/2026

📡 Emergency Communications Explained – Weekly Series

Have you ever wondered what happens after you call 9-1-1?

Every emergency call begins with information. Communications Specialists answer the call, gather critical details, notify responders, and continue supporting the incident as it unfolds.

You may be asked several questions, even after help has already been dispatched. Those questions help responders understand the situation, prepare for what they are responding to, and receive updates while they are on the way.

This is the first post in our new Emergency Communications Explained series, where we’ll take a closer look at how emergency communications works and what happens behind the scenes when someone calls for help.

🚨 May 2026 Public Safety Activity Report 🚨As Columbia County heads into the summer months, demand for public safety serv...
06/01/2026

🚨 May 2026 Public Safety Activity Report 🚨

As Columbia County heads into the summer months, demand for public safety services continues to increase.

In May, Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District answered:

📞 7,506 total phone calls
☎️ 2,097 emergency 9-1-1 calls

Compared to April, that’s an increase of:

⬆️ 746 total calls (+11.0%)
⬆️ 248 emergency 9-1-1 calls (+13.4%)

Our dispatchers also coordinated 5,880 public safety activities across Columbia County, including:

🚔 4,086 law enforcement activities
🚦 693 traffic stops
🚒 256 fire incidents
🚑 845 EMS responses

Public safety activity increased across every major discipline from April to May, with EMS responses rising nearly 15% and overall activity increasing almost 6%.

Every one of these numbers represents a citizen needing help, a responder needing support, or a situation requiring immediate coordination.

Behind these statistics is a team of 11 certified dispatchers and 2 dispatchers in training working around the clock to support the law enforcement, fire, and EMS agencies that serve Columbia County.

Whether it’s answering a 9-1-1 call, dispatching emergency response, coordinating resources during a critical incident, or helping keep first responders safe in the field, our dispatchers are the first link in the chain of public safety.

Thank you to all of our public safety partners and to the citizens we are privileged to serve every day.

Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District is seeking candidates interested in filling an elected board position in Zone 4. ...
05/28/2026

Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District is seeking candidates interested in filling an elected board position in Zone 4.

Candidates must live within Zone 4; there is no minimum residency requirement. Interested persons must submit a letter of interest to Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District,

Attn: Jeremy Hipes
PO Box 998, St. Helens, OR 97051

or by email to: [email protected].

Deadline: Monday, June 22, 2026. The current Board of Directors will review candidates at their June 29, 2026 meeting, where an appointment is expected to occur.

The appointed board member will sit on the Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board until the Zone 4 term expires June 30, 2027.

Learn more about Columbia 9-1-1's Board of Directors on our website: https://www.columbia911.com/general/page/board-directors

Ever wonder how a 9-1-1 center plans for staffing, equipment, technology upgrades, and the resources needed to answer ca...
05/26/2026

Ever wonder how a 9-1-1 center plans for staffing, equipment, technology upgrades, and the resources needed to answer calls for help 24/7?

That process starts with the budget.

The Columbia 9-1-1 Communications District Board of Directors will be holding its regular monthly meeting and budget hearing, where district leadership reviews proposed funding, operational needs, future projects, and the financial planning that helps keep emergency communications running across Columbia County.

Budget hearings are a public process designed to provide transparency, accountability, and an opportunity for community involvement. They allow residents to see how public safety funding is proposed to be allocated and ask questions or provide comment before decisions are finalized.

Community members are welcome to attend in person or virtually.

Meeting information:
https://www.columbia911.com/general/meeting/board-directors-regular-meeting-1

Agenda packet:
https://www.columbia911.com/media/14236

Serving our community starts long before a 9-1-1 call comes in - it starts with planning for the people, training, and technology behind every answer.

05/22/2026

This National EMS Week, we are proud to recognize our friends at the Mist-Birkenfeld Rural Fire Protection District for the dedication, teamwork, and heart they bring to every call for service.

As a primarily volunteer agency, these responders give countless hours to training, emergency response, and supporting not only their own community, but neighboring public safety agencies across Columbia County whenever help is needed. Their commitment to service and willingness to answer the call never goes unnoticed.

Thank you for everything you do for your community and for the partnership you provide throughout our county. 🚑🔥

05/21/2026

This National EMS Week, we are recognizing the crews of Scappoose Fire District for the commitment and calm professionalism they bring to every call for service.

Whether responding to medical emergencies, supporting neighboring agencies, or serving their growing community, SFD continues to show what service above self looks like. We’re proud to work alongside them every day. 🚑🔥

This National EMS Week, we are proud to recognize the dedicated professionals of Vernonia Fire District and Metro West A...
05/20/2026

This National EMS Week, we are proud to recognize the dedicated professionals of Vernonia Fire District and Metro West Ambulance for the care, compassion, and commitment they bring to their community every day.

Serving a rural community takes teamwork and dedication — and these responders continue to answer the call when their neighbors need them most. From emergency medical calls to critical incidents, their service makes a lasting impact throughout the Vernonia community.

Thank you for everything you do and for the partnership you provide every day. 🚑❤️

Our April Board Meeting will take place tomorrow at 9:00 AM.Meeting schedules, agendas, board packets, Zoom access infor...
05/20/2026

Our April Board Meeting will take place tomorrow at 9:00 AM.

Meeting schedules, agendas, board packets, Zoom access information, and additional meeting materials are always available to the public on our website at www.columbia911.com. Board packets include the reports, documents, and supporting information reviewed by the Board during the meeting process.

Please note: this is the rescheduled April Board Meeting, not the regular May Board of Directors meeting.

📄 View the board packet, Zoom link, and meeting details here:
https://www.columbia911.com/general/meeting/april-regular-board-meeting-rescheduled-may-20th

05/19/2026

This National EMS Week, we are proud to recognize Clatskanie Rural Fire Protection District and the dedicated EMS and fire professionals who serve their community with compassion, professionalism, and commitment.

From emergency medical calls to critical incidents, Clatskanie’s responders are there when their community needs them most. Their partnership with our dispatchers and dedication to protecting Columbia County does not go unnoticed.

Thank you for your service, sacrifice, and continued commitment to the people you serve every day. 🚑❤️

This National EMS Week, we are proud to recognize Columbia River Fire & Rescue for their dedication to serving our commu...
05/19/2026

This National EMS Week, we are proud to recognize Columbia River Fire & Rescue for their dedication to serving our communities from Rainier to St. Helens.

Day and night, their paramedics and firefighters respond to emergencies with professionalism, compassion, and unwavering commitment to patient care.

Thank you, CRFR, for everything you do for our communities and the people we serve together. 🚑❤️💙

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