Woodburn Fire District Flashcards

Vocabulary flashcards capturing key personnel, stations, demographics, and operations from the Woodburn Fire District lecture notes.

Jesse Halpern

A shift lieutenant.

Joe Jacobucci

B shift lieutenant.

Jon Koenig

C shift lieutenant.

Jim Walker

Fire Chief who was promoted from Assistant Chief and served in fire protection operations at ODF for 5 years.

Mike Corless

Assistant Chief who has family roots in fire and a long-time career at Clackamas Fire.

Mathew Smith

Staff member in charge of Volunteer Recruitment.

C.E.R.T.

A program where WFD teaches citizens and volunteers how to help after disasters.

IAFF 1660

The labor union supporting the 24 career firefighters.

SAFER Grant

A grant awarded after 4 years of application that allowed bringing on 8 new firefighters to fully staff two engine companies.

48/96 Schedule

The shift work schedule utilized by career firefighters in the district.

Probation Period

A 12-month period (with a possible 3-month extension if deemed necessary by overhead) where new personnel are evaluated every 90 days.

Education Coverage Limit

The district covers documented training and education up to $1500 per fiscal year and can carry over funds up to $3000.

District Coverage Area

Provides protection for 40,000 residents across a 75 square mile radius including Woodburn, Gervais, and surrounding unincorporated rural areas of Marion County.

District Demographics

59% Hispanic population and 29% senior citizen population.

Top 3 Taxpayers

Amazon, Winco, and Outlets.

Headquarters Station 21

Station whose remodel finished in 2025; houses Engine 21 (2024), Pumper 21, Tender 21 (2023), Air 21 (2024), Ladder 21 (2003), and Brush 21 (2025).

James Street Station 22

Station whose remodel is underway; houses Engine 22 (2017) and Tender 22 (2023).

Gervais Station 23

Station that became operational in 2025.

Waconda Station 24

Station housing Engine 24, Tender 24 (2000), and Pumper 24.

Broadacres Station 25

Station housing Tender 25 (1996), Pumper 25, and WFD's antique engines.

Fire Marshal Ortiz

Newly hired Fire Marshal for the district.

Overlapping Calls Frequency

Occurs about 40% of the time due to an 80% call volume increase since 2015.