From the outside, it's business as usual at the Banks Fire District offices. But step inside and you'll notice two things: The smell of fresh paint, and Roger Smith on a ladder.
Banks Fire District is among several Washington County fire agencies that headed to central Oregon Friday morning in preparation for what could be a dangerous wildfire weekend for that region.
The Banks Fire District has partnered with Santa - but is also working with the Grinch. Photos with both, and a parade and letters to Santa are on the docket this weekend and beyond.
The board of directors of Banks Fire District 13 will meet Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. to interview three finalists for the open seat vacated by the recall of former board Chair Mark Schmidlin.
The Banks Fire District will host an open house at the district offices in Banks Saturday, October 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The district also hosted a two-day training exercise in Buxton this week.
Among those battling the 10,500 acre Miller Road Fire in Wasco County are crews from Banks Fire District and Forest Grove Fire & Rescue, who joined a task force of other Washington County Fire agencies Wednesday.
With the recall of former Board Chair Mark Schmidlin, the Banks Fire District Board must appoint a new board member to fill the empty spot.
Interested applicants in the district—
