Forest Grove Volunteer Firefighters

12/24/2025

Here's to the FGFD crew out there in the cold getting 'er done. Thanks guys for doing the rink flooding. Thanks Ronnie Boy Francisco for the pics.

12/24/2025

T’was the night before Christmas
and all through the town
The fire siren echoed
blaring its sound

The firefighters came running
from far and from near
And raced to the trucks
quickly donning their gear

And I in my bunker
my boots and my hat
Jumped to the engine
to see where the fire’s at

Down at the corner
of Fifth and of Oak
The dispatcher informed us
of a house filled with smoke

Smoke poured form the sides
from up and from down
Yet up on the roof
there was none to be found

So up to the rooftop
we raised up a ladder
And climbed to the top
to see what was the matter

I came to the chimney
and what did I see
But a fellow in red
stuck past his knees

Well we tugged and we pulled
until he came out
Then he winked with his eye
and said with a shout

“These darn newfangled chimneys
they make them too small
For a fellow as I
not skinny at all.”

With a twitch of his nose
he dashed to his sleigh
And called to his reindeer
“AWAY now, AWAY.”

As we rolled up our hoses
he flew out of sight
Saying “God bless our firefighters
and to all a good night.”

Merry Christmas everyone
have a good night!

Author Unknown
🚒🔥❤️...!

11/24/2025

Fire Prevention practices and early notification by smoke alarms could be a life saver.

40 years ago, you had 17 minutes to escape a fire.
Today, it’s just 3.

The reason?

Modern homes are filled with synthetic materials—furniture, fabrics, and even construction elements made from petroleum-based compounds that ignite more quickly, burn hotter, and release far more toxic smoke. In controlled tests, a vintage 1970s-style room with natural materials took over 30 minutes to fully burn. A comparable modern room? Just three minutes. That drastic difference is the deadly reality of modern fire behavior.

But the danger isn’t just the speed—it's also the smoke.

This video helps explain why:

https://youtu.be/4DGrzlDfw3k?si=0vM_wO0fbACxOfnK

Today’s fires produce toxic gases like carbon monoxide and hydrogen cyanide, making smoke inhalation the leading cause of death in house fires. With less time to react and deadlier conditions, fire experts stress the need for working smoke alarms and a well-practiced escape plan. It’s not the materials in your home that will save you—it’s your preparation. In a world where three minutes can mean life or death, being ready is everything.

How many smoke alarms are in your home?
Do you have a fire extinguisher? If yes, what type?
Do you practice a fire escape plan in your home?
Do you implement FireSmart practices around your home?

11/24/2025

Well done Forest Grove/Canim/Ruth and area residents, a pickup load of food and $260 cash headed to Loafs and Fishes Food Bank.

11/23/2025

Just a reminder of the Food Drive happening tomorrow.

11/20/2025

Don't forget that this Sunday (not Saturday), we are doing the 2nd Food Donation Food Drive. Swing on by with a food or a cash donation.

11/16/2025

Next Sunday the 2nd drive in food drive.

11/15/2025

11/15/2025

Snow!! No need to drive all the way into town.
Swing by the food drive at the Forest Grove Hall #1 to drop off donation and we'll take it from here.

11/14/2025

Food Drive Drive Thru this Saturday! Swing on thru and drop off a donation.
See you then.

11/05/2025

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Information Bulletin: Wildfire rehabilitation pile burning planned in the 100 Mile House Natural Resource District.