Hoodland Needs a New Fire Station

Hoodland Fire District Main Fire Station 351 must be replaced to ensure the area’s visitors and residents continue to receive adequate fire and emergency services. The current station has outlived its useful life and cannot be modified to accommodate the required needs of a modern fire station. Replacement is necessary because the current station deficiencies cannot be addressed through remodeling due to the size of its current site. The proposed new site for Fire Station 351 is at the former site of the Dorman Center/Hoodland Community Park.

HFD needs a new station because the current building:

• Contains cancer-causing asbestos and other hazardous materials.
• Lacks proper ventilation system to keep fire engine exhaust out of the building and airborne contaminants and carcinogens associated with diesel exhaust.
• Lacks sleeping facilities adding to the overall response time. Firefighters are currently sleeping in trailers behind the station.
• Lacks space and separation to safely decontaminate clothing and gear after an emergency response – which increases firefighter’s health and safety risks, including cancer. 
• Lacks adequate number of showers and bathrooms for the current and future number of firefighters stationed there.
• The current building’s site is too narrow for expansion or remodeling.
• Would not withstand a significant earthquake – just when the community would need it most.
• Does not meet the current ADA code requirements.

A new fire station will accommodate the needs of our emergency responders and better support them in responding to the community’s needs now and into the future.

Project Background

Hoodland Fire District #74 is essential in protecting the residents and wildlife within the rural 45 square mile area between Sandy and Mount Hood on the east side of Clackamas County. Services include fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, technical rescue and hazardous materials response.

HFD’s 11 career and 30 volunteer personnel respond to approximately 1,000 emergency calls for assistance from the 6,000 full time residents and 15,000 seasonal residents every year.

HFD currently operates three separate fire stations. Replacement of Main Fire Station 351 is necessary to maintain a safe and operational facility for first responders and ensure continued public safety. Funding would come from a general obligation bond if approved by voters in the May 2025 election. The land for the site has been donated by Clackamas County and the District is actively seeking alternative sources of funding, such as grants, to offset the bond amount.

HFD’s service area includes:

• Cherryville
• Marmot
• Brightwood
• Wemme
• Welches
• Zigzag
• Rhododendron
• Government Camp

Project Timeline

Questions? Contact: Scott Kline at scottkline@hoodlandfire.gov

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