Rural Successes
A well-timed investment in firefighting water infrastructure proved its value almost immediately, helping protect homes when a major wildfire threatened this rural community.
Medical Springs, OR
Four Grants, One Surplus Truck, and a Safer Water Tender
Four grants, a surplus truck, and ingenuity helped a tiny volunteer fire district dramatically improve its capabilities.
McKenzie Valley, OR
Building a Rural Firefighting Water Network One Location at a Time
Community partnerships and creative funding are bringing vital firefighting water supplies closer to rural residents.
Crawford, NE
Replacing a Fire Station That had Become a Danger Itself
Cooperation and resourceful financing transformed an aging fire station into a modern facility serving the entire community.
Halsey, OR
A Small Town Gets a Safer, More Welcoming Main Street
A major highway improvement brought safer sidewalks, bike lanes, and renewed downtown appeal to Halsey through state investment and local cooperation.
