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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGovApr 2
Overdoses claimed 640 lives in Multnomah County last year; most involved fentanyl. For comparison, overdoses killed roughly 3 times more people than Alzheimer's, 4 times more than suicide, and 16 times more than traffic crashes. CHAT's mission is to bring that number down. CHAT stands for Community Health Assess and Treat. They're a specialized team created by Portland Fire & Rescue to focus on overdose calls. CHAT also responds to other medical calls that don't need a fire engine and crew. As part of a novel approach to overdose response, CHAT has also pioneered a groundbreaking program known as MOUD (Medication for Opioid Use Disorder). MOUD (pronounced "mood") has two goals. First, save lives by responding to drug overdoses. Second, help those users who they just revived by offering them support to quit — if that's what they want to do. Visit the City’s website to read the full CHAT profile and learn more about the program. Portland.gov/CHAT-tide #Portland #CHAT #FireAndRescue #CommunitySafety
Photo of two CHAT responders helping a person in Portland. Headline: Turning the tide, one call at a time. Portland.gov/CHAT-tide. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Portland Fire & Rescue badge logo.

ALT Photo of two CHAT responders helping a person in Portland. Headline: Turning the tide, one call at a time. Portland.gov/CHAT-tide. City of Portland seal and wordmark. Portland Fire & Rescue badge logo.

Photo of two Portland CHAT responders out on a call.

ALT Photo of two Portland CHAT responders out on a call.

Photo of two Portland CHAT responders out on a call, helping a person in a tent.

ALT Photo of two Portland CHAT responders out on a call, helping a person in a tent.

Group phot of the CHAT team, four people visible in the team photo.

ALT Group phot of the CHAT team, four people visible in the team photo.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGovJan 13
Supporting people through a mental health crisis starts with connection, care, and training. Tomorrow morning, Tuesday, Jan. 13, from 9 a.m. until as late as noon, @PDXFire will conduct a Crisis Intervention Training with the @PortlandPolice on the Morrison Bridge. This will include filming in order to share the instruction bureau-wide. Traffic will be impacted, as a small portion of the bridge will be temporarily closed during the exercise to ensure the safety of everyone participating. Portland Fire & Rescue is often among the first to arrive when someone in the community is experiencing a mental health crisis and may be at risk. This work helps strengthen first responders’ skills so they can better support people in distress and work toward safer outcomes. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call the @multco crisis line at 503-988-4888 or the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 9-8-8. Call 9-1-1 for imminent threats to life. #Portland #CommunitySafety #MentalHealthCrisis #CrisisIntervention
Portland Fire and Rescue and Portland Police conducting a training on the Broadway Bridge. Traffic alert: Crisis intervention training on the Morrison Bridge. Portland.gov/Public-Safety. Portland Fire & Rescue logo, Portland Police logo, City of Portland seal and wordmark.

ALT Portland Fire and Rescue and Portland Police conducting a training on the Broadway Bridge. Traffic alert: Crisis intervention training on the Morrison Bridge. Portland.gov/Public-Safety. Portland Fire & Rescue logo, Portland Police logo, City of Portland seal and wordmark.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov2 Jul 2025
The City of Portland is proud to announce Lauren Johnson has been named the new chief of the @PDXFire–marking one of the first long-term hires for a senior leadership position in the city’s new form of government. “It is truly an honor to be named the next Chief of Portland Fire & Rescue,” Johnson said. “I’m eager to collaborate with the dedicated team of City staff and elected officials who are passionate about shaping the future of public safety in Portland.” Lauren Johnson will start work as Portland’s fire chief Aug. 18, taking the helm of 744 employees and a nearly $200 million budget. “Chief Johnson’s deep experience and thoughtful leadership will be a strong addition to Portland Fire & Rescue. I look forward to working alongside her as we continue building a safer, more connected city for all Portlanders,” @MayorKWilson said. Interim Chief AJ Jackson will remain in her role for the next two months to help Johnson transition into the new role. portland.gov/hello/news/2025… #Portland #YourPortlandFirefighters
Headshot of Lauren Johnson in her Dallas Fire Department Uniform. Public Safety. City taps longtime assistant chief from Dallas to lead Portland Fire & Rescue. Portland.gov/News. City of Portland seal. Portland Fire and Rescue Badge Logo.

ALT Headshot of Lauren Johnson in her Dallas Fire Department Uniform. Public Safety. City taps longtime assistant chief from Dallas to lead Portland Fire & Rescue. Portland.gov/News. City of Portland seal. Portland Fire and Rescue Badge Logo.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Multnomah County, OR@multco29 May 2025
Fleet Week will impact several downtown Portland bridges maintained by @multco @UnionPacific @PBOTinfo @OregonDOT @trimet. The Steel, Broadway & Burnside bridges will lift for ships arriving next week -- for ship arrival info, visit: multco.us/news/expect-long-a…
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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Portland Police
@PortlandPolice13 Sep 2024
🔥⚽👮‍♂️ Get ready for an epic showdown! Portland Fire & Rescue (@PDXFire) takes on the Portland Police Bureau (@PortlandPolice) in a charity soccer match at Providence Park on Saturday, 9/14. Gates open at 6 PM, and game at 7 PM. Bring a can of food or a toy donation to enter!
Flyer for charity soccer match.

ALT Flyer for charity soccer match.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
City of Portland, OR
@PortlandGov8 Jul 2024
Extreme temperatures continue. Be safe during hot weather. Cooling centers are open Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, from noon to 10 p.m. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. Call 2-1-1 or check MultCo.us/Hot for the latest. Information may change.
Icon of sun and exclamation point, indicating extreme heat Extreme temperatures continue Las temperaturas extremas continúan Nhiệt độ khắc nghiệt tiếp tục Екстремальні температури продовжуються Heerkulka xad dhaafka ah ayaa sii socda Экстремальные температуры продолжаются 极端气温仍在持续 MultCo.us/Hot City of Portland seal Multnomah County logo

ALT Icon of sun and exclamation point, indicating extreme heat Extreme temperatures continue Las temperaturas extremas continúan Nhiệt độ khắc nghiệt tiếp tục Екстремальні температури продовжуються Heerkulka xad dhaafka ah ayaa sii socda Экстремальные температуры продолжаются 极端气温仍在持续 MultCo.us/Hot City of Portland seal Multnomah County logo

Stay safe and stay cool map of cooling shelters Call 2-1-1 or check MultCo.us/Hot for the latest. Information may change. Cooling centers are open Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, from noon to 10 p.m. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. 1. Cook Plaza: 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham 2. Portland Covenant Church: 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland 3. Congregation Beth Israel: 1972 N.W. Flanders St., Portland No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. TriMet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to cooling centers. An interactive map of other nearby outdoor cooling spaces, splash pads and libraries can be found at MultCo.us/Hot. Multnomah County logo Revised 07.08.24

ALT Stay safe and stay cool map of cooling shelters Call 2-1-1 or check MultCo.us/Hot for the latest. Information may change. Cooling centers are open Monday, July 8, and Tuesday, July 9, from noon to 10 p.m. All sites ADA accessible. Pets welcome. 1. Cook Plaza: 19421 S.E. Stark St., Gresham 2. Portland Covenant Church: 4046 N.E. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Portland 3. Congregation Beth Israel: 1972 N.W. Flanders St., Portland No one will be turned away. Call 2-1-1 for transportation help. TriMet (trimet.org/planner) allows free rides to cooling centers. An interactive map of other nearby outdoor cooling spaces, splash pads and libraries can be found at MultCo.us/Hot. Multnomah County logo Revised 07.08.24

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Katherine Cook@KCookKGW3 Jul 2024
Let’s go to Pacific Storyland! A @PDXFire firefighter is a sounding the alarm after surviving a near-fatal heart attack. He wants others to know about a simple test that could’ve predicted and maybe prevented it. ‘It might save someone's life.’ @iaff43 kgw.com/mobile/article/news/…

Portland firefighter sounds alarm after surviving near-fatal heart attack: 'It might save someone's...

Portland firefighters will soon have better access to a Coronary Artery Calcium (CAC) test that can help identify their risk of a serious heart attack.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Portland/Multnomah 911@911BOEC20 Jan 2024
BOEC is still fielding a record-breaking # calls. 911 Ops Team is partnering w all public safety responders to save lives. 911 is for emergencies that threatens life or property, happening now. Another resource is portland.gov/omf/winterweath…
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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
TriMet
@trimet17 Jan 2024
The ice storm has moved in, and as weather experts and transportation partners had warned, it is leading to slick and challenging conditions throughout our region. TriMet now has 19 bus lines that are being detoured due to dangerous road conditions in some areas; six others are suspended for the night. With conditions rapidly deteriorating and power outages already being reported, TriMet is discontinuing MAX Blue Line service effective immediately. Shuttle buses continue to run in place of trains. More service changes are possible. Check trimet.org/alerts for updates. Once again, we advise people to stay home and not travel.
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With freezing rain coming down in Portland, the time to get off the roads is NOW. Ice is building up on our traffic cameras, like this one on SW 6th at I-405. Our 12-hr night shift is heading out now to treat the roads for our first responders and @trimet bus drivers.
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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
NWS Portland
@NWSPortland16 Jan 2024
When is the freezing rain going to arrive? Variability is high because warm fronts tend to move a bit slower. The southern Willamette Valley could start to see freezing rain as early as 12 PM. Rain will shift northward through the evening. Find your local timing on our website.
Graphic of a map of freezing rain arrivals. Southern Willamette Valley = 12-1pm. Central to Portland = 3-4 PM. SW Washington = 5-6 PM

ALT Graphic of a map of freezing rain arrivals. Southern Willamette Valley = 12-1pm. Central to Portland = 3-4 PM. SW Washington = 5-6 PM

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
TriMet Service Alerts@trimetalerts16 Jan 2024
UPDATE: MAX Blue Line has resumed operation following an earlier suspension due to unsafe conditions. No train service at Washington Park. Expect delays. Plan extra time and check trimet.org/alerts for the latest information.
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Good morning, Portland! PBOT crews continue 24-hour coverage, working in two twelve-hour shifts. The night crew was able to open five roads overnight. There are currently 37 road closures, 100% due to down trees and power lines. Updated list: portland.gov/transportation/…
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Good morning, Portland! There are 42 closed roads in the city of Portland, 100% due to downed trees or power lines. Our snow and ice routes (NOT impacted by trees/powerlines) have been well treated and plowed and should be navigable for vehicles with front-wheel drive.
PBOT crew member fueling up at the Kerby maintenance facility before heading out on day shift for another day of winter weather response.

ALT PBOT crew member fueling up at the Kerby maintenance facility before heading out on day shift for another day of winter weather response.

A tee laying in the right of way during the January 2024 winter weather event in Portland, Oregon.

ALT A tee laying in the right of way during the January 2024 winter weather event in Portland, Oregon.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Oregon Poison Center@ORpoisoncenter14 Jan 2024
If you lost power in this weekend’s #WinterStorm, it is critical that you DO NOT use outdoor cooking appliances indoors. Grills and BBQs produce carbon monoxide which can be deadly when it builds up in an enclosed space. Learn more ⬇️ #PDX #Portland ohsu.edu/oregon-poison-cente…
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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Multnomah County, OR@multco14 Jan 2024
🧵🚨 UPDATE, PLEASE SHARE 🚨 As freezing temperatures persist, Multnomah County and partners are opening three more severe weather sites tonight (Sunday, Jan 14, 2024): multco.us/care-when-its-cold…

NEWS RELEASE: Community asked to help as County adds more shelter locations

Multnomah County is urging community volunteers to help staff shelters as it expands its response to this weekend’s winter storm.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
PortlandBEM@PortlandBEM14 Jan 2024
More tips from @multco about staying safe inside your home. "Stay safe when heating rooms in your home. Local fire departments report an uptick in families using space heaters to keep rooms warm. Be cautios when using space heaters..." More: multco.us/care-when-its-cold…

Winter Safety at Home

Safe home heating, protect your pets, utilities, and other winter weather tips.

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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
PortlandBEM@PortlandBEM14 Jan 2024
During a power outage, we look for ways to cook and stay warm indoors. This can lead to an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning. Visit publicalerts.org and click on the power outage tab under hazards for safety tips before, during & after a power outage.
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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
MultCo Road Services@MultCoRoads13 Jan 2024
Crews for @multco Transportation Road Maintenance are working hard to plow snow accumulation and sanding any slippery areas including hills, corners, curves and intersections throughout this severe weather. The County largely serves rural roads and some arterials.
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Portland Fire & Rescue retweeted
Multnomah County, OR@multco12 Jan 2024
WATCH & SHARE this video from MultCo Health Officer Dr. Bruno: Conditions can be deadly cold for anyone spending prolonged time outdoors. Frostbite can occur in less than an hour when windchills and temps are cold enough. Take this weather seriously. Visit multco.us/cold
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