Gresham Fire Department

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Welcome to the Gresham Fire Department

The Gresham Fire Department provides life safety services to City residents and contract districts for residents living in the cities of Fairview, Troutdale, Wood Village and areas of unincorporated Multnomah County.

Phone: 503-618-2355  |  Fax: 503-666-8330
GFD@GreshamOregon.gov

Public Safety Building
1333 NW Eastman Parkway Gresham, OR 97030

Fire lobby hours
Monday-Friday, 8:00 am-noon and 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

A Message from Chief Derik Minard

As your Fire Chief, I’m proud to lead a dedicated team committed to protecting lives, property, and the environment through exceptional emergency response, fire prevention, emergency management, and public education.

Whether you're a resident, business owner, or visitor, we invite you to learn more about our services, safety tips, career opportunities, and the many ways we serve our growing community with integrity, compassion, honor, and duty.

  • Firefighters in training
  • Two Gresham firefighters performing a water safety demonstration

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  • Gresham Fire manages a wide variety of service calls.

  • Gresham firefighters engage with and give back to the community. 

  • Respect for unique viewpoints, life experiences and cultural perspectives.

  • Gresham Fire houses speciality units, including technical and water rescue. 

  • Get an insider look at Gresham Fire Academy and meet the recruits.

  • Gresham Fire provides emergency services during severe weather.

  • All fire apparatuses have Advanced Life Support (ALS).

  • Gresham Fire has a modern fleet, including a new tractor drawn aerial.

Public Alerts

Public Alerts is the City's official emergency notification system. It delivers real-time information during critical situations in your area. Whether it's a water main break, flooding, fire, or other emergency, you will be informed immediately. 

Sign up

  • Register your phone number. Only registered numbers will receive emergency notifications.
  • Create a personalized profile. Specify the locations that are relevant to you and the types of emergencies you want to be informed about.
  • Select notification method. Choose to be notified via text message, phone call, email, or any combination. 
Stay informed