Oregon Fire Marshal delivers type 6 fire engines

(The Center Square) - The Oregon State Fire Marshal announced the delivery of its first type 6 fire engines to the Jefferson Fire District and Lebanon Fire District this week.

"These deliveries are a milestone in the OSFM Engine Program, enhancing firefighting capabilities across Oregon," the Fire Marshal's office said.

The OSFM Engine Program bought 76 new apparatus. These included: 26 type 3 engines, 20 type 6 engines, and 30 water tenders, the release said.

So far, the state has delivered eight type 3 engines and eight water tenders to departments statewide in addition to those type 6 engines.

The state says it will deliver each apparatus as soon as it receives them.

"We are excited to see the first type 6 engines arrive at Jefferson and Lebanon fire districts,” Oregon State Fire Marshal Mariana Ruiz-Temple said in the release. “This program represents a significant investment in the safety of our communities and the effectiveness of our firefighting efforts.”

The OSFM Engine Program comes from Senate Bill 762, signed into law by then-Governor Kate Brown in 2021, the release said. It appropriated $25 million for the program, according to the state's website .

"This initiative ensures that local fire agencies have the necessary tools to effectively combat wildfires and protect lives and property," the release said.

A type 3 fire engine is a larger vehicle with a larger water capacity and offroad capabilities, making it favorable for rural and wildland settings, according to Pierce Manufacturing . Meanwhile, a type 6 fire engine is a smaller truck often equipped with EMS response materials that can offer an initial response before the larger trucks make it onto the scene, Pierce Manufacturing said .

Additional information about the OSFM Engine Program and the state's efforts to improve its wildfire response is available here.