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Schools Become Fire Command Centers | Portland News
When wildfires rage across the West, rural Oregon schools are stepping up as lifelines for firefighters—turning classrooms into command centers, shower stations, and internet hubs. Grant Union High in John Day hosted a full fire camp over summer break, even while running lunch programs and summer school. Tiny Monument School District, serving just 64 students, did the same. Despite logistical headaches and extra cleaning, staff embraced the role, knowing their schools are community anchors. And the payoff? Firefighters returned with school supplies, proving that in crisis, neighbors become…
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