Pendleton Professional Firefighters Local 2296

06/02/2026

05/28/2026

Around 2:30 AM this morning, the fire alarm went off at Mac’s and the Pendleton Fire Department was immediately notified through the alarm system and responded quickly.

A piece of cardboard in the kitchen caught fire after our kitchen hoods were professionally cleaned last night. Thankfully, there was no fire damage to the building and everyone is safe.

We are cleaning up some smoke issues today and will be closed for the day while everything gets cleaned up.

We appreciate the quick response and professionalism of the Pendleton Fire Department, and thank everyone who reached out to check on us.

05/26/2026

No resources available 5 times last week. This is going to increase as we enter the busy season.

05/21/2026

Tuesday, voters made their decision on the Pendleton Fire and Ambulance levy measure. While the measure did not pass, we respect the outcome and sincerely thank everyone who took the time to learn about the issue, ask questions, and participate in the election.

One thing this campaign made clear is that many people in our community care deeply about their fire and ambulance service. Throughout the past 10 weeks, we received countless words of encouragement, thoughtful questions, constructive feedback, and support from residents. To everyone who took the time to engage with us, thank you. We are grateful for it.

Over the course of the campaign, one of the questions I was asked most often was:

"What happens if the levy doesn't pass?"

My answer was always the same:

"We keep showing up."

We show up for the medical emergencies, the structure fires, the car accidents, the lift assists, the wildland fires, and the moments when someone in our community needs help on what may be the worst day of their life.

The election results do not change that commitment.

As we head into another summer and wildfire season, our firefighters and paramedics will continue doing what they have always done: training, preparing, responding, and serving this community to the best of our ability.

The operational challenges we discussed throughout this campaign did not disappear with the election. Those challenges remain, and we believe they are important enough to continue discussing with our community. In the months ahead, we will continue sharing information, answering questions, and listening to concerns as we prepare to return to voters this November.

The election is over. The work continues.

We'll keep showing up.

Jared Uselman,

IAFF Local 2296, President

05/19/2026

Your vote by 8:00 PM decides the future of Pendleton's emergency services.

Cast your ballot at the Umatilla County Courthouse by 8pm to help shape the future of safety in our community.

We greatly appreciate all the support from the citizens of Pendleton that we have received over the past months, and we will continue to pay it forward .

-Pendleton Professional Firefighters Association IAFF Local 2296

05/16/2026

Please get out and vote

05/07/2026

Welcome! Bobby McAllister!

05/05/2026

Our town hall meeting will be streamed on Facebook live starting at 5:30 PM.