Our History

Early History


The Seal Rock Fire District was established in 1962 and was an all-volunteer department. The main station in Seal Rock was built in 1968 and was equipped with two fire trucks. The Bayshore station was constructed primarily by fire department volunteers in 1980.

A vintage fire truck with "Seal Rock Rural Fire Dist." prominently displayed, parked in a rustic setting.
One of Seal Rock FD's first fire engines, a 1960's Ford/Western States front mount pumper. 
A vintage fire truck and ambulance parked in front of a red building, with an American flag visible.
Former Seal Rock water tender and rescue unit parked outside the main Seal Rock station.


 

The image details the Seal Rock Rural Fire Protection District, its history, budget, and firefighter roster.
News article from the 1980's about Seal Rock's two stations
A fire truck with firefighters operating hoses on a rural road, surrounded by trees and vehicles.
Seal Rock pumper at a burn-to-learn, 1980's. 
A vintage scene of firefighters battling a blaze from a fire truck, with onlookers gathered on a rural road.
Seal Rock pumper at a burn-to-learn, 1980's. 
A black-and-white image of firefighters in protective gear preparing for action on a street, with vehicles in the background.
Changing out air bottle at a burn-to-learn, 1980's.
A house is on fire, with thick smoke billowing, while firefighters attempt to extinguish the flames.
Burn-to-learn, 1980's
The image shows firemen battling a fire, working together with hoses amid smoke and chaos.
Burn-to-learn, 1980's