Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Deputy Chief Rich Cearns discusses local and statewide deployments, the challenges of balancing EMS calls with firefighting, and recent station renovations. Ben Wagner of Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 6 highlights the specific challenges of combating the Paradise and Hagen wildfires, such as restricted aviation tactics in watersheds, wildlife hazards, and steep terrain.

Umatilla County Fire District No. 1 Deputy Chief Rich Cearns discusses local and statewide deployments, the challenges of balancing EMS calls with firefighting, and recent station renovations. Ben Wagner of Northern Rockies Incident Management Team 6 highlights the specific challenges of combating the Paradise and Hagen wildfires, such as restricted aviation tactics in watersheds, wildlife hazards, and steep terrain.

Daily conversation with newsmakers. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.

 

 

Daily conversation with newsmakers. Hear about the latest news straight from community leaders on this fun, current and informative show. Exclusively at www.ElkhornMediaGroup.com and on our free Elkhorn Mobile app on Google Play and the App Store.
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August 14 | Rich Cearns, UCFD1; Ben Wagner, Hagen and Paradise Fires Management Team

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Pendleton Police Chief Tony Nelson discusses the city's new sheltering ordinance and how his department has managed it. He also talks about plans for Round-Up week, managing the influx of visitors and road closures during parades while coordinating with partner agencies. 

Pendleton Police Chief Tony Nelson discusses the city's new sheltering ordinance and how his department has managed it. He also talks about plans for Round-Up week, managing the influx of visitors and road closures during parades while coordinating with partner agencies.&nbsp;

September 15 | Pendleton Police Chief Tony Nelson

Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield talks about the sheriff department's ongoing efforts to manage regional forest fires, coordinate evacuations, and maintain public safety. He discusses how the department balances emergency fire responses with extensive planning for large local summer events, such as the Umatilla County Fair, Pendleton Round-Up, and music festivals.

Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield talks about the sheriff department's ongoing efforts to manage regional forest fires, coordinate evacuations, and maintain public safety. He discusses how the department balances emergency fire responses with extensive planning for large local summer events, such as the Umatilla County Fair, Pendleton Round-Up, and music festivals.

September 14 | Umatilla County Undersheriff Jim Littlefield

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This episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and  interviews include UCFD No. 1 Fire Chief Scott Stanton, who reflects on the dangers first responders face while reflecting on the anniversary and what it means to those first responders. Members of Hermiston's JROTC discuss their involvement in a special honoring ceremony and military display at Friday's Hermiston High School football game.

This episode of the KUMA Coffee Hour marks the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks and&nbsp; interviews include UCFD No. 1 Fire Chief Scott Stanton, who reflects on the dangers first responders face while reflecting on the anniversary and what it means to those first responders. Members of Hermiston's JROTC discuss their involvement in a special honoring ceremony and military display at Friday's Hermiston High School football game.

August 14 | Rich Cearns, UCFD1; Ben Wagner, Hagen and Paradise Fires Management Team

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