About NBFRD
Providing Fire and Rescue Services to the Nehalem Bay Region & Community
About the District
In 2009 the volunteer fire departments of Wheeler, Nehalem and Manzanita were unified via a public tax ballot measure and formed the Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District.
With the establishment of the new fire district, a new main fire station was built to house the expanded operations. The fire station is a 14,500 SF wood frame two story building. The building includes a 3 bay apparatus garage, hose tower, equipment turnout rooms, weight training and exercise facility, emergency control center, offices, overnight crew accommodations, and community/training space.
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue is a combination department. This means we have both volunteer and career personnel providing fire & rescue services for the Citizens of our Fire District. We cover 26 square miles and operate two fire stations. In 2023 the District responded to 948 calls for service.
The District is staffed by a paid Chief, Division Chief/Training Officer, Lieutenant, Firefighter, Exec. Assistant/AEMT, and 30 volunteer responders.
The District is a municipal form of government that has an elected five member Board of Directors. The Fire Chief receives authority from the Board of Directors and is responsible for managing staff and District operations. The District’s Tax Rate is $1.15 per $1,000 Assessed Valuation.
Across 26 square miles in 2023
Call Types: Fire, Medical, Rescue, Hazmat, Other
Funding is based on assessed valuation of properties within our District.
Medical Calls
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Our Board of Directors
Get to know the people who run our organization.
Our Stations
Located at 36375 Hwy 101 N. Nehalem, OR 97131
Located at 37115 Hwy 53 Nehalem, OR 97131
District Boundaries
The Main Station is located at 36375 Hwy 101, Nehalem, and a substation at 37115 Hwy 53, Nehalem, OR 97131.
The District is staffed by a paid Chief, Division Chief/Training Officer, Lieutenant, Firefighter, Exec. Assistant/AEMT, and 30 volunteer responders.
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District covers 26 square miles and operates two fire stations.
The Fleet
Meet the mechanical team members!
Open Positions
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Frequently Asked Questions
We offer various volunteer opportunities at Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District. Please visit our Volunteer page for more information.
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and community education programs.
In case of a fire emergency, please dial 911 immediately. Do not hesitate to reach out for help.
Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District covers 26 square miles and operates two fire stations to serve the community.