California, Oregon and fire trucks

No, California didn't block fire trucks from Oregon over emissions rules | Fact check
Fire officials from both states say no engines were prevented from entering California and none of the vehicles underwent any emissions testing.
Amid L.A. fires, California officials deny false claims Oregon fire trucks turned away due to emissions regulations
Crews from neighboring states are helping California fight the Los Angeles area fires, and officials say regulations are not holding them up.
No, California did not reject or delay out-of-state fire trucks for emissions tests
Fire trucks traveling from Oregon and other states to help fight the California wildfires were stopped for routine 15-minute safety checks, not emissions testing.
Fact Check: Posts on California rejecting Oregon firetrucks over emissions are false
California’s firefighting agency did not reject firetrucks sent from Oregon to help with the Los Angeles fires, contrary to online posts saying the vehicles were not deployed because they didn’t meet California’s strict emissions standards.
No, 60 Oregon fire trucks aren’t ‘being held up in Sacramento for emissions testing’
Officials in California and the Oregon State Fire Marshal’s office have rebutted claims that a lack of "smog certification" or needing "emissions testing" kept Oregon fire trucks from aiding with the Los Angeles fire response.
Were LA-bound firefighters held up in Sacramento? California, Oregon fire officials respond
Reality Check is a Bee series holding officials and organizations accountable and shining a light on their decisions. Have a tip? Email [email protected]. Online claims that firefighters were held up in Sacramento for emissions testing on their way to fight the blazes in Los Angeles are false,
Oregon state fire marshal dispels rumors of firetrucks failing emissions tests in Sacramento
The Oregon state fire marshal took to social media this week to dispel rumors circulating online about its firefighters being turned away from helping battle the wildfires in Southern California.
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Fire crews from Oregon tackle hotspots and improve defensible space in Southern California
The Oregon State Fire Marshal shared an update and photos from the Oregon teams in Southern California.According to a ...
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Oregon firefighters answer call to help fight southern California wildfires
Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized 12 strike teams made up of 240 firefighters and 60 engines to assist in fighting the ...
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Douglas County firefighters perform life-saving work in Southern California
Central Douglas Fire & Rescue and the Oregon State Fire Marshal is providing an update on local firefighters sent to help with the Los Angeles-area wildfires.Last Saturday, the Douglas County Task ...
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Oregon crews arrive in Southern California to aid wildfire response
In this undated photo, provided on Jan. 10, 2025, Oregon firefighters gather in Southern California to assist with response to the Palisades Fire. The fire broke out on Tuesday and had burned ...
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Nearly 400 Oregon firefighters deployed to fight raging LA wildfires
At least 370 firefighters from Oregon are being deployed to southern California to assist in wildfire suppression for the raging fires around Los Angeles that have killed at least five and ...
Oregon firefighters save Southern California home in first 24-hour shift
Oregon firefighters are proving their expertise and dedication as they continue to support California in battling devastating ...
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