About Hoodland Fire District #74

Hoodland Fire District #74 is located 35 miles east of Portland, Oregon, along historic Highway 26, in East Clackamas County. Established as a Special District by Clackamas County on September 19, 1966, the Fire District serves a 45-square-mile area between Sandy and Mt. Hood.

Hoodland Fire District is dedicated to providing high-quality fire protection, rescue services, and advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services to our community.

Hoodland Fire District Board of Directors

The Hoodland Fire District is governed by a Board of Directors, consisting of five publicly elected residents or property owners. Each Board member serves a four-year, staggered term.

The Board is responsible for establishing fire district policies through the passage of resolutions and ordinances. Additionally, the Board adopts the annual fire district budget, approves appropriations, and levies taxes to support the district's operations.

Hoodland Fire District Staffing and Services

Hoodland Fire District is staffed by a dedicated team of 11 career and 30 volunteer personnel. We proudly serve the rural communities of Marmot, Cherryville, Brightwood, Wemme, Welches, Zigzag, Rhododendron, and Government Camp from our 3 fire stations.

Each year, we respond to approximately 1,000 emergency calls for assistance, serving a resident population of 6,000 year-round and up to 15,000 seasonal residents.

As the first responder for structural, wildland, and vehicle fires, vehicle accidents, hazardous materials incidents, and medical emergencies, Hoodland Fire District plays a critical role in protecting the community. However, the Fire District does not provide patient transport to the hospital. Ground ambulance services are provided by American Medical Response (AMR), and air ambulance services are provided by Life Flight Network.