Portland Fire & Rescue Station 1
Brotherhood-forged collectibles from Portland, OR
Each shipment carries the grit, honor, and legacy of firefighters who never stand down. Museum-grade coins and patches backed by the crews who live the job.
Spotlight on Excellence
Legacy forged at Portland, OR — Every detail tells a story of service
Portland Fire & Rescue's Station 1, located at 55 SW Ash Street in Old Town, has served as a central hub of emergency response since opening in March 1951, continuing a lineage that dates back to the city's first paid fire company in 1853. Recently celebrating the 75th anniversary of its current building, the station operates Engine 1, Truck 1 (tower ladder), and Squad 1 (heavy rescue), each staffed with four members, alongside specialized units like Trench 1 and USAR 1 that are cross-staffed as needed. It also houses arson investigators and the Deputy Chief overseeing citywide operations. Known as 'The Big House,' Station 1 remains Portland's only triple company, and Truck 1 stands as one of the longest-serving fire companies on the West Coast, tracing its origins to Vigilance Hook and Ladder #1 in 1853.
Staffing
Station 1 runs Engine 1, Truck 1 (tower ladder), and Squad 1 (heavy rescue), each with four members. Trench 1 and USAR 1 are cross-staffed as needed, and the station also houses arson investigators and the Deputy Chief for citywide operations.
Call Volume
Serving one of Portland's oldest and most densely built areas, where structures range from the 1840s to today, Station 1 responds to 800–850 calls per month and plays a role in nearly every major incident in the city. Crews are highly trained in specialized rescue disciplines, including high-angle rope, trench and cave-in, urban search and rescue, and high-rise fire response. In recent years, the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, civil unrest, and the opioid crisis drove annual call volume beyond 12,000 runs, with firefighters frequently administering Narcan and operating under relentless conditions.
Monthly Dispatch
Every month we elevate a firehouse whose story deserves the spotlight. Members receive museum-grade coins and patches backed by the crews who live the job — authentic collectibles with real brotherhood behind them.
Inside the House
Field shots and historic captures from Portland Fire & Rescue Station 1. Each image tells the story of brotherhood, courage, and unwavering dedication.
Lines out in Portland, OR
From first alarm to final overhaul, the Portland Fire & Rescue Station 1 crews stand guard over their city. Their territory covers dense streets, historic structures, and neighborhoods that count on precise response.
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