HOW IT WORKS
We are a community-funded organization, supported by Clackamas County residents who subscribe to our platform. In exchange for their contributions, subscribers are ensured access to our dedicated firefighting & search and rescue services.
The Facts
Many wild-fires that originate in rural Clackamas County are historically not addressed by appropriate fire personnel within the critical time frame required to prevent their spread.
This delay occurs because these government-funded departments must await official authorization before initiating firefighting efforts.
As a result, fires are able to grow and spread unchecked, posing significant risks to both property and public safety.
The Solution
As a community-funded program, we operate independently of bureaucratic processes, allowing us to respond immediately without waiting for official authorization.
When a call comes in from any member of our community who have subscribed to our services, our firefighting protocols are activated within seconds—not minutes or hours.
This rapid response capability provides our community with a critical advantage, significantly reducing the risk of devastation caused by wildfires that might otherwise go unaddressed in a timely manner.
“Unprecedented threats mean we need an extraordinary response.”
Why Subscribe to First Defense Aerial?
We are the sole community-funded program dedicated to serving the best interests of our county.
Every subscription payment we receive is directly allocated to maintaining operational readiness, ensuring that one or more helicopters are fully prepared to respond whenever the need arises.
Act now to make sure your home or neighborhood isn’t reduced to dust.