With mounting concerns of COVID-19/Coronavirus in our community, we want to communicate our efforts to minimize the potential for exposure at the Fire Marshal’s Office. We are now following this protocol to help our customers stay safe and healthy:
- Hand sanitizer is available in the Permit Center lobby.
- Staff have been instructed to wash and sanitize their hands as thoroughly and as often as possible.
- Staff are encouraged to stay home if they are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
We are also counting on you, our Permit Center customers, to help us keep our facility a safe and healthy environment for everyone. We request that you:
- Interact with us remotely, rather than in person, whenever possible. For example, if you have questions about a property or project, we encourage you to call 503-823-3712 or email us pfrpc@portlandoregon.gov. We will respond to all voicemails and emails within 24 hours.
- If you need to submit a permit in person, please leave your plans on the counter and we will contact you via phone for a credit card payment. Check payments are also accepted.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms.
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer).
- Maintain a reasonable "social distance", when possible (6 feet).
- Cover up any sneezing or coughing using a tissue, or your sleeve. If you're sneezing or coughing, we request that you stay home until you are well.
As of now, we are maintaining our in-person services in the Fire Marshal’s Office. We are closely coordinating with other City bureaus, the Mayor's office and other local agencies and health authorities as well as preparing our own Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) should this situation worsen. The COOP plans to addresses how the Fire Marshal’s Office staff can continue serving our customers should schools be closed and staff are instructed to telework, etc. Should our processes change, more information will be provided. You can always check our homepage.
Thank you and be well.
Portland Fire & Rescue’s Fire Marshal’s Office Plan Review Center will be opening back up and operating under limited public hours starting March 23rd, 2020.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is adjusting our business operations at 1300 SE Gideon St due to the COVID-19 pandemic.The office will be opening back up and operating under limited public hours starting March 23rd, 2020.
Interact with us remotely, rather than in person, whenever possible. For example, if you have questions about a property or project, we encourage you to call 503-823-3712 or email us pfrpc@portlandoregon.gov. We will respond to all voicemails and emails within 24 hours.
If you need to submit a permit in person, we will be open from 12 - 3:30 pm M-F. Please leave your plans on the counter and we will contact you via phone for a credit card payment. Check payments are also accepted.
INSPECTIONS
Permit-related inspections will continue and can be scheduled online (www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/inspectionrequest) or via phone at 503-823-1199.
We are postponing all non-essential code enforcement inspections.
If you are ill, please wait to schedule your inspection.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us 503-823-3770 or firemarshal@portlandoregon.gov for permit related or fire inspection questions.
Current status of the fire marshal's office for the public
Updated Temporary Closure Notice for Portland Fire Marshal’s Office
Portland Fire & Rescue’s Fire Marshal’s Office Plan Review Center is temporarily CLOSED to the public.
The Fire Marshal’s Office is adjusting our business operations due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Plan review for projects with current permits will continue, but no new permit applications will be received except for projects related to healthcare, life safety, and essential City services.
INSPECTIONS
Permit-related inspections will continue and can be scheduled online (www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/inspectionrequest) or via phone at 503-823-1199.
We are postponing all non-essential code enforcement inspections.
If there is anyone exhibiting signs of illness at the inspection site, please wait to schedule your inspection.
QUESTIONS
Please contact us 503-823-3770 or firemarshal@portlandoregon.gov for permit related or fire inspection questions.
An update regarding services at the Fire Marshal's Office in the wake of the Covid-19 virus
Fire Marshal Office Update
Update 3/17/2020
10:37 am
Due to changing conditions with the Covid-19 virus and the City of Portland’s State of Emergency declaration, the Fire Marshal’s office will be closed to the public until further notice.
3/16/2020
9:41 PM
We are maintaining our in-person services in the Fire Marshal’s Office. We are closely coordinating with other City bureaus, the Mayor's office and other local agencies and health authorities as well as preparing our own Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) should this situation worsen. Should our processes change, more information will be provided on our website and social media.
With mounting concerns of COVID-19/Coronavirus in our community, we want to communicate our efforts to minimize the potential for exposure at the Fire Marshal’s Office. We are now following this protocol to help our customers stay safe and healthy:
- Hand sanitizer is available in the Permit Center lobby.
- Staff have been instructed to wash and sanitize their hands as thoroughly and as often as possible.
- Staff are encouraged to stay home if they are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms of COVID-19.
We are also counting on you, our Permit Center customers, to help us keep our facility a safe and healthy environment for everyone. We request that you:
- Interact with us remotely, rather than in person, whenever possible. For example, if you have questions about a property or project, we encourage you to call 503-823-3712 or email us pfrpc@portlandoregon.gov. We will respond to all voicemails and emails within 24 hours.
- If you need to submit a permit in person, please leave your plans on the counter and we will contact you via phone for a credit card payment. Check payments are also accepted.
- Stay home if you are feeling sick or experiencing symptoms.
- Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water (or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer).
- Maintain a reasonable "social distance", when possible (6 feet).
- Cover up any sneezing or coughing using a tissue, or your sleeve. If you're sneezing or coughing, we request that you stay home until you are well.
Thank you and be well.
In these two videos we find out why these firefighters picked this career paths and what Black History Month means to them
In this video, some of Portland Fire & Rescue's Black firefighters discuss why they picked the fire service for their career.
Fire Chief Sara Boone, Portland Fire & Rescue's first Black fire chief, discusses what Black History Month means to her.
