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= Portland Fire Bureau = The Portland Fire Bureau (PFB) serves the city of Portland, Oregon.

Department Profile
Portland Fire has 756 employees, with 699 sworn members and 57 non-sworn staff. The Bureau's operating budget is over $90,000,000.

=History= Pioneer Fire Engine Company #1 was formed in 1850 with 37 volunteers.

The Vigilance Hook and Ladder Company #1 was formed on July 29, 1853 with 36 volunteers.

In August 1853 Willamette Engine Co. #1 was staffed with 22 volunteers, and and engine house was built on Yamhill Street. http://www.portlandoregon.gov/fire/article/384861