The Portland Firefighters Pipes and Drums are recruiting! This recruitment is open to all current or retired IAFF members. No experience necessary, and professional instruction is provided! Upcoming open houses have been scheduled to learn more. Please join us to learn more about this incredible opportunity! Open houses: 4-7pm on 10/29/25 and 11/05/25 Location: Fire Marshalls Office 1300 SE Gideon St Portland, Oregon 97202 | Portland Fire & Rescue

5.1K views · 133 reactions | #yourportlandfirefighters revisited the story of how many Portland community members worked together to provide a headstone for Portland Fire & Rescue's first African American Firefighter - Augustus Waterford. We would like to thank History Teacher Jason Miller and former student Lily Barchers in sharing their experience of learning of Gus and taking action to successfully place a headstone over the remains of FF Waterford. | Portland Fire & Rescue | Facebook