EDITOR’S NOTE: Multiple area fire departments are deploying trucks and teams to assist with the devastating fires in north of Los Angeles in Pacific Palisades, including Nehalem Bay, Cannon Beach, Seaside and Banks. As noted below, these mutual aid agreements between states are necessary when these catastrophic events happen. California sent firefighters to Oregon during the summer’s wildfire season.
From Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue: Engine 14 (Type 3 Engine) and two of our NBFR firefighters departed our station today. They’re enroute to join Clatsop County Strike Team. There they will meet and then head towards the devastating fires that are occurring in Southern California. In total, Oregon is sending 12 strike teams with 240 firefighters and 60 engines.
This response is through the Oregon State Fire Marshal which received the request from Oregon Department of Emergency Management through the Emergency Management Assistance Compact. This allows states to help other states with personnel, equipment and supplies during emergencies and disasters.…