Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District

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.

948 Calls

Across 26 square miles in 2023

Call Types: Fire, Medical, Rescue, Hazmat, Other

$1.15 / $1000

Funding is based on assessed valuation of properties within our District.

56.6%

Medical Calls

It's not all about fire

Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence, we strive to uphold the highest standards in everything we do.

Staff

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Fire Chief
Frank
Knight III

AEMT

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Assistant Chief
Dan
Weitzel

EMT

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Div. Chief
Jesse
Walsh

Paramedic

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Lieutenant
Leisha
Mizee-Riggert

EMT

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Lieutenant
Brian
Ruef

EMR

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Lieutenant
Jeff
Hill

EMT

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Firefighter
Tim
Anderson

EMT

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Drone Pilot
David
Archer

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Firefighter
Cedar
Braasch

EMT

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Firefighter
Bill
Cardwell

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Firefighter
Zach
Costello

EMR

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Executive Assistant
Kristen
Coyle

AEMT

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Probationary Firefighter
Justin
Danh

EMT

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Firefighter
Josh
Hamilton

EMR

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Firefighter
Levi
Hill

EMR

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Engineer
Frank
Knight Jr.

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Firefighter
Patrick
Maher

EMR

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Probationary Firefighter
Peter
McClure

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Firefighter
Dirk
Onosaki

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Probationary Firefiighter
Aubrey
Romain

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Firefighter
Holly
Saindon

EMT

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Firefighter
Brad
Shinpaugh

EMT-I

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Firefighter
Nick
Smith

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Probationary Firefighter
Michael
Taylor

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Water Rescue
Brad
Thayer

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Firefighter
Stephen
Tuttle

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Drone Pilot/Photographer
Julee
Ward

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Firefighter
Poppy
Watkins

EMT

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Firefighter
Jason
Weiss

EMT

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EMS Support
Larry
Wiedenhoft

EMT

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Probationary Firefighter
Lucy
Wild

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Dedicated to the pursuit of excellence.

Our Board of Directors

Get to know the people who run our organization.

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Mike Sims
President

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Charles Bridge
Vice President

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John Steele
Secretary

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Bob Forster
Treasurer

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John Handler
Director

Our Stations

Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Station 13 in Bayside Gardens, Oregon. Photo by Trav Williams, Broken Banjo Photography.
Station 13
Our main headquarters

Located at 36375 Hwy 101 N. Nehalem, OR 97131

Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue Station 11 in Mohler, Oregon. Photo by Julee Ward, Broken Banjo Photography.
Station 11
Our Substation

Located at 37115 Hwy 53 Nehalem, OR 97131

Map

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.

Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District boundary map.
Apparatuses

The Fleet

Meet the mechanical team members!

E13
Fire Suppression Engine
2015
E14
Fire Suppression Engine; Wildland
2023
E11
Fire Suppression Engine
2017
QRT13
Medical; Command
2018
T13
Tender; Water Shuttle
2016
T11
Tender; Water Shuttle
2018
B11
Fire Suppression / Wildland
2018
R13
Technical Rescue
2010
R14
Water Rescue
2009
R15
Off Road Rescue; Beach Access; Fire Suppression
2020
SQ13
UTV
2009
SQ11
Utility
2009
Employment

Open Positions

Find the perfect opportunity for you.

Resident Intern Firefighter
Nehalem
Full-time
Part-time
Volunteer

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I volunteer?

We offer various volunteer opportunities at Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District. Please visit our Volunteer page for more information.

What services do you provide?

Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District provides fire protection, emergency medical services, and community education programs.

How do I report a fire?

In case of a fire emergency, please dial 911 immediately. Do not hesitate to reach out for help.

What is your coverage area?

Nehalem Bay Fire & Rescue District covers 26 square miles and operates two fire stations to serve the community.

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