Safety and Prevention
Safety and prevention are essential to building resilient communities, and the actions we take today can help protect lives, property, and the neighborhoods we share.
Bend Fire & Rescue offers comprehensive programs and resources to help you stay informed and prepared. From wildfire readiness and evacuation planning, safety outreach, and life-saving tools like smoke alarms and car seat clinics, our goal is to make safety simple and accessible. Explore our services, take proactive steps, and join us in helping to build a stronger, more resilient community.
Wildfire Preparedness
Wildfire is a natural part of our forests. It has threatened communities before and will do so again. That’s why it’s important to act now. We encourage everyone to “Own Your Zone” to help protect your home and neighborhood from wildfire.
Knowing what steps to take before, during, and after a wildfire evacuation can make a big difference. This guide provides simple, clear actions to help you stay informed, prepared, and ready to respond.
Wildfires can have devastating impacts, making it essential for communities to unite and explore ways to reduce risk, protect lives and property, and strengthen resilience in the face of large-scale emergencies.
Wildfire Risk Home Assessments help homeowners reduce wildfire danger by reviewing their property and providing tips for creating a prevention plan.
Resources and Trainings
Working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms can alert you to unseen dangers and potentially save your life by giving you an early warning to get out of the house.
Hands-Only CPR is a free, non-certified class that teaches community members how to perform CPR and what to expect during an emergency, offered monthly at the Bend Fire Training Center.
HEARTsafe Bend is a community initiative led by Bend Fire & Rescue to improve cardiac arrest survival through CPR training, public AED access, emergency response coordination, and community engagement.
Bend Fire & Rescue, together with Deschutes Rural Fire Protection District #2, provides highly visible green reflective address signs to make it easier for emergency crews to find homes, businesses, and properties within our ambulance service area.
Stop the Bleed is a free one-hour class that teaches how to recognize and control severe bleeding, offered monthly at the Bend Fire Training Center.
Safety Outreach for Seniors is a free program where trained volunteers visit homes to check for fall and fire hazards, test alarms, and help older adults stay safe.
Bend Fire & Rescue offers complimentary car seat inspections every other month, helping parents and caregivers ensure proper installation and learn essential child passenger safety tips.
Fire Extinguisher Training is a free, hands-on class for businesses that teaches employees when and how to use fire extinguishers safely, with sessions lasting 15–30 minutes.
Safety and Prevention Videos
Carbon Monoxide Detector Information
How to Use a Fire Extinguisher
Turkey Frying Safety Tips
Mountain Biking Safety
Fire Extinguisher Training
Kitchen Safety Tips
Hands Only CPR