SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Emergency Management has delivered 15 new Utility Terrain Vehicles (UTVs) and transport trailers to local and Tribal emergency response partners across Oregon through the State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) program.

The equipment expands responders’ ability to operate in areas where traditional emergency vehicles may have difficulty accessing, including rugged or remote terrain and locations impacted by severe weather, wildfires, flooding and other emergencies.

The 2026 UTVs provide an enclosed, climate-controlled cab and seating for multiple responders. Features include four-wheel drive, power steering, a winch, front and rear tow capability, a cargo bed and approximately 13 inches of ground clearance. Each UTV is paired with a utility trailer, allowing agencies to transport the equipment where it is needed.

“These UTVs are another example of what SPIRE is designed to do—put response-ready equipment directly into communities where it can be used when an emergency happens,” said Carole Sebens, SPIRE Grants Coordinator. “Our local and Tribal partners understand the needs and terrain of their communities, and strategically placing equipment throughout Oregon strengthens our collective ability to respond.”

UTVs Delivered Across Oregon

SPIRE-funded UTVs were awarded to:

• Clatsop County Sheriff’s Office

• Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians

• Jackson County Fire District 4

• Harney County Sheriff’s Office

• Colton Rural Fire Protection District

• Silverton Fire District

• Jefferson County Fire & EMS

• Oregon Disaster Medical Team

• Confederated Tribes of Siletz Indians

• Cannon Beach Fire and Rescue, partnering with Arch Cape Falcon Cove Beach Community

• Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation

• Umatilla Rural Fire Protection District

• Butte Falls Volunteer Fire & Rescue

• City of Coos Bay

• Deschutes County 911

The equipment remains locally housed and maintained, allowing it to be quickly put into service while also contributing to Oregon’s broader statewide emergency response capability.

With this latest distribution, SPIRE now has 19 UTVs positioned across Oregon, adding 15 new UTVs to the four already in the program. To see where SPIRE equipment is located across the state and learn more about available resources, visit the SPIRE Equipment Map.

Local Partners Ready to Put Equipment to Work

For agencies that have recently received their equipment, the new UTVs provide another resource responders can use during emergencies, planned events, training and other operations.

About SPIRE

The State Preparedness and Incident Response Equipment (SPIRE) program provides Oregon with strategically located emergency response equipment that can be used by local, Tribal and state partners during emergencies and disasters.

Through SPIRE, OEM works with partners to identify, purchase and position specialized equipment around the state, strengthening local response capabilities while creating resources that can support neighboring jurisdictions and statewide response when needed.

It is the mission of the Oregon Department of Emergency Management (OEM) to lead collaborative, statewide efforts to support Oregon’s communities before, during and after emergencies, with a vision to create a ready and resilient Oregon. OEM prioritizes an equitable and inclusive culture of preparedness that empowers all Oregonians to thrive in times in crisis. For more information about the OEM, visit oregon.gov/oem. You can get this document in other languages, large print, braille, or a format you prefer. For assistance, email OEM_PublicInfo@oem.oregon.gov. We accept all relay calls, or you can dial 711.