Strength | Solidarity | Success
Bend Firefighters Local 227
The professional firefighters, paramedics and fire prevention staff of Bend Fire & Rescue — serving Bend and the surrounding rural fire district since 1905.
Highlights
We Are Bend Fire
Meet the dedicated men and women who wear the Bend Fire & Rescue badge.
Watch the videoJoin Our Team
Learn what it takes to become a Firefighter/Paramedic with Bend Fire & Rescue.
Explore careersFrom the President
On behalf of our membership, thank you for your ongoing support.
Read the letter
Bend Fire & Rescue
Driven by innovation
Bend Fire & Rescue lives by its mission, vision, and values statements. These core statements were developed by every person in our department and drive the direction of our organization.
We take great pride in the excellent service we provide our community and strive to be innovative in every aspect of our operations. Bend Fire & Rescue culture is unique and fosters hard work, innovation, professionalism, customer service, and inclusiveness.
Local 227
In the news
Hear the pops from Bend garage fire that spread to 2 homes
A garage fire in southeast Bend spread to two neighboring homes. Crews from Bend, Redmond, Sisters, Sunriver and Alfalfa responded, and everyone, including three dogs, got out safely.
Bend Fire and Rescue, known for cardiac survival rates, learns new protocol
With a cardiac arrest survival rate well above the national average, Bend Fire & Rescue crews trained on a new resuscitation protocol drawn from the latest research.
Bend City Council sends fire levy to May ballot
The Bend City Council voted to send a Bend Fire & Rescue operating levy to voters in the May 2023 election, citing a 60% rise in calls for service since 2014.
Our Partners
Local 227 is proud to work alongside these organizations that serve our community and beyond. Thank you for all your support!
Bend Fire Community Assistance Program (opens in a new tab)
Identifies crisis within our community and provides timely solutions with purpose and compassion.
Bend Fire Pipes & Drums (opens in a new tab)
Promoting goodwill between Bend Fire & Rescue and the community they serve.
Bend Fire Historical Society (opens in a new tab)
Preserving and exhibiting the history of the Bend Fire Department — photographs, antique logbooks and artifacts collected over more than 100 years.
Condega Bomberos (opens in a new tab)
Bend firefighters have spent countless hours training, equipping and mentoring the fire department in Condega, Nicaragua, helping it become a fully functioning department.