A ceremony has commemorated Oregon fire service who have died in the line of duty.
The Oregon Fallen Fire Fighters Memorial Ceremony, held Tuesday, June 17, in Salem, honored the brave individuals who gave their lives to protect communities and natural resources around the state.
The annual event is held at the Oregon Public Safety Academy, site of the Oregon Fire Fighters Memorial. The memorial commemorates 182 fire service members who have made the ultimate sacrifice since 1881, including career, volunteer, wildland and structural fire fighters, according to a release from the Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST)…