Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Umatilla Tribal Fire Department(UTFD) to provide emergency response services, In a timely manner, to the residents and businesses located within the boundaries of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (UIR) and UTFD ambulance Service Area (ASA) The UTFD provides the very best emergency medical/fire service to protect human resources of the Reservation from injury or damage due to fire or related hazards, while placing adequate emphasis on fire protection and fire prevention. It is the goal of the UTFD to support and compliment the mission of the Board of Trustees of the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation.
About us
Umatilla Tribal Fire Department is responsible for fire prevention and suppression, public education, emergency medical services and hazardous materials emergency response on the Umatilla Reservation. The Department administers the Uniform Fire Code, the Fire Prevention, and Emergency Services Code. The Department currently has seven full time personnel, including three certified paramedics, and 25 volunteer fire fighters and maintains mutual aid with adjacent fire departments.
The fire department volunteers sponsor several youth activities throughout the year such as an Easter egg hunt, Halloween haunted house, and Christmas Activities. All youth activities are funded by the proceeds from the Department's annual fund-raiser golf tournament at Wildhorse Resort Golf Course.