Hood River - Westside Fire Department #2 (HRF) Air Monitoring Station, Hood River, Oregon

Hood River - Westside Fire Department #2 (HRF) is an air monitoring station located at 1185 Tucker Road in Hood River, Oregon, United States. The station is operational and contributes to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality's ambient air quality monitoring network. The station operates under the regulatory framework of the US EPA's Air Quality System (AQS), which sets standards for criteria pollutants such as ozone, particulate matter, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide. Air monitoring stations in Oregon typically measure a range of pollutants to assess compliance with National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Located in the Columbia River Gorge, the station provides valuable data on air quality in a region influenced by both urban and industrial emissions, as well as natural sources like wildfires. This monitoring supports public health protection and environmental management in Hood River County.

The Hood River area is situated in the Columbia River Gorge, a region known for strong winds and diverse air quality influences. Local sources include transportation, agriculture, and occasional wildfire smoke. The station's siting is representative of community exposure, and its data contributes to the EPA's AQS network, supporting regulatory compliance and public health advisories.