This page serves as your trusted source for updates and milestones on the Fire Station Project — keeping our community informed every step of the way.

🚒 New Fire Station – Thank You Voters!

We’re excited to share that the bond measure for Hoodland Fire District #74’s new fire station has officially passed! Click here for the May 20, 2025 Clackamas County Special Distirct Election Results

📍 New Station Location – Dorman Property

The new fire station will be constructed at the Dorman Property, located at:
25400 E Salmon River Road, Welches, OR 97067

This site, the former home of the Mount Hood Community Preschool, is conveniently located just 0.1 miles from our current station, which will make the transition and moving process much easier and more efficient.

We would like to extend a sincere thank you to Clackamas County for donating this land to the District. Their generosity plays a vital role in this project and demonstrates a strong commitment to public safety and community resilience.

🙏 Thank You for Your Support

A heartfelt thank you to our community and voters for supporting this critical project. Your approval of the $19.145 million bond allows us to move forward with replacing our aging facility and enhancing emergency services for the entire district.

🤝 Partnership with the U.S. Forest Service

We’re also pleased to announce that an agreement has been signed with the U.S. Forest Service. As part of this partnership:

• The U.S. Forest Service will contribute $5.6 million toward the new fire station.
• The facility will include dedicated office space and apparatus bays for Forest Service crews.
• This collaboration will strengthen wildfire response coordination and regional emergency readiness.

👷 Project Team Selected

Through a competitive bid process, the following key partners have been selected to lead the design and construction of the new fire station:

• Owner's Representative: Otak, Inc.
• Architect: Mackenzie Architecture
• General Contractor: Inline Construction

We are excited to work with these experienced teams to bring this project to life.

💰 Project Funding Status

• $19.145 million Bond Approved by Voters: ✅
• U.S. Forest Service Contribution secured: $5.6 million ✅
• Total Project Funding (to date): $24.745 million
• Bond Issuance & Fund Release: In Progress
• Grant Applications: Actively pursuing additional grant opportunities to supplement project funding and reduce overall costs to taxpayers ✅

We are committed to pursuing grant funding at the federal, state, and local levels to maximize resources and minimize financial impact on the community.

📅 Estimated Project Timeline (Subject to Change)

• Final Design & Site Planning: Upcoming
• Construction Start: June 2026
• Estimated Completion: August 2027

🏗️ Why We Need a New Station

The current station is outdated and no longer meets the needs of our growing district. The new facility will provide:

• Modern, safe accommodations for firefighters
• Updated training and meeting space
• Larger, safer apparatus bays
• Joint-use space for Hoodland Fire and the U.S. Forest Service
• ADA compliance to improve accessibility for all members of the public
• A dedicated community meeting room to expand opportunities for public engagement, education, and collaboration
• Expanded sleeping quarters to encourage more volunteer firefighters to stay overnight, improving response times and coverage
• Seismic upgrades to ensure the station remains operational during and after a major disaster
• Full code compliance and future-ready infrastructure

📸 Stay Connected

Check back regularly for updates, photos, and milestones as we move forward. Your continued support is helping us build a safer, more resilient future for Hoodland.