Four fire agencies in Benton County are among 180 statewide that will share nearly $6 million in grants from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to bolster staffing ahead of the 2026 wildfire season. Philomath Fire and Rescue, Adair Rural Fire Protection District, Hoskins-Kings Valley Rural Fire Protection District and Monroe Rural Fire Protection District were each eligible for up to $35,000 through the agency’s 2026 Wildfire Season Staffing Grant, a…
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