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We are so thankful for the work Maria Roblez did within our region. Congratulations on a well deserved retirement! A true leader and role model, we thank you for your dedication to the Fire community. May the next chapter be just as fun and rewarding!Please join the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area - U.S. Forest Service in congratulating Fire Prevention Technician Maria on her retirement after serving 35 years in the U.S. Forest Service.![]()
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Maria knew from a young age that she belonged outdoors. In 1987, she started working for the Forest Service as a seasonal firefighter on a Type 3 Fire Engine on the Mt. Baldy Ranger District of the Angeles National Forest, California. At the time, it was still rare for women to be working in fire and there was only one other woman on the Engine. Maria found the job to be difficult and grueling yet profoundly rewarding.![]()
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In 1990, Maria moved to Oregon to work at the Mt. Hood National Forest- US Forest Service, where she advanced her career through various positions as a seasonal firefighter. After several fire seasons, she landed a permanent position as part of an Engine Crew on the Mt. Hood.![]()
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Maria was promoted to Assistant Engine Boss on the Zig Zag Ranger District in 1999 and in three years she became the Engine Captain on a Type 3 Engine at Barlow Ranger District. Maria regards her time as Engine Captain as the highlight of her career. ![]()
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After leading the way for more than a decade as an Engine Captain, Maria transitioned to her final position as Fire Prevention Technician here in the Scenic Area in 2013. ![]()
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Maria was frequently spotted with Smokey Bear leading fire prevention and education programs throughout the Columbia River Gorge.![]()
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“I am very lucky to have worked with so many great people over the years and grateful for being part of the wildland fire community.” ~Maria![]()
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Congratulations, Maria on your stellar career. You will be sorely missed by many!
Concerned about wildfires where you live? ![]()
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Check out the new Oregon Wildfire Risk Map to see the risk category of your property. The Oregon Department of Forestry has been working with Oregon State University to develop a new statewide wildfire risk map that assigns a risk category to every property in the state.![]()
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To see your property’s risk category, learn more about the wildland-urban interface and other work under Senate Bill 762, head here: tiny.cc/orwildfireriskmap
Timeline photosHeading out this weekend to celebrate Independence Day?![]()
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Reminder: Fireworks are illegal in all state and national forestland, parks and most other public lands.
Fire Season is now in effect for the Oregon Department of Forestry Central Oregon District.
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Shout out to our favorite ladies! #InternationalWomensDay2022 we appreciate all of you and the hard work you do! Thank you!
