Chief Scott Stanton discusses how the 2026 fire season has started early and why a sudden spike in calls does not mean there's an arsonist on the loose. He also talks about what property owners can do to reduce the fuel load around their home, business or outbuilding. Next, Stanton talks about some of the technology used to report fire data. He wraps up the conversation inviting the public to tomorrow's (Thursday) open house at Station 21 in downtown Hermiston from 3 to 6 p.m.

Chief Scott Stanton discusses how the 2026 fire season has started early and why a sudden spike in calls does not mean there's an arsonist on the loose. He also talks about what property owners can do to reduce the fuel load around their home, business or outbuilding. Next, Stanton talks about some of the technology used to report fire data. He wraps up the conversation inviting the public to tomorrow's (Thursday) open house at Station 21 in downtown Hermiston from 3 to 6 p.m.

Daily conversation with East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman.  Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. 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 East Oregon newsmakers and host Dan Thesman. &nbsp;Join Dan every weekday as he talks with the news makers of Umatilla County. 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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