Kayla Bordelon

Assistant Professor of Practice , Regional Fire Specialist, Western Region

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Expertise: Fire

Locations: Benton County , Clackamas County , Hood River County , Condado de Lane , Linn County , Marion County , Polk County , Multnomah County , Wasco County

Department/Unit: Forestry and Natural Resources Extension

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Content by Kayla Bordelon

Co-created wildfire guide helps Spanish-speaking renters prepare

Culturally tailored resources reach farmworker families through trusted partners.

Kayla Bordelon | Feb 2026 | Impact story

Teamwork and planning pay off in wildfire resilience for Linn County

Collaboration key to securing secure $8.7M to protect county's eastern communities over five years.

Chris Branam | Oct 23, 2025 | News story

Community engagement in fire preparedness: It’s how that matters

As wildfires increase across the West, community wildfire practitioners need tools to help people prepare. Learn how to engage with local community members in ways that deepen relationships, support shared learning and make the work more meaningful.

Emily Jane Davis, Kayla Bordelon, Yasmeen Hossain, Manuel Machado, Carrie Berger | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: Willamette Valley & Western Cascades

Fire once shaped the Willamette Valley and Western Cascades through frequent Indigenous burning and occasional lightning fires, creating diverse habitats. Today, changes in land use, invasive species and climate have ...

Kayla Bordelon, Glenn Ahrens, Carrie Berger, Emily Jane Davis | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Not all flame's the same: Columbia Plateau

Historically, fire shaped the Columbia Plateau’s grasslands, forests and shrublands through frequent burns ignited by lightning and Indigenous land stewards. Today, invasive grasses, land use changes and a warming ...

Micah Schmidt, Kayla Bordelon | May 2025 | OSU Extension Catalog

Managing Oregon's westside landscapes with fire in mind

As wildfires become more frequent and intense, managing landscapes in Oregon's westside regions is crucial for both beauty and safety. The Oregon State University Extension provides key strategies for balancing fire risk reduction ...

Glenn Ahrens, Carrie Berger, Kayla Bordelon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Lauren Grand, Aaron Groth, John Punches | Aug 2024 | Collection

Managing Douglas-fir–western hemlock forests of the Coast Range and Western Cascades with fire in mind

Discover wildfire resilience strategies for coastal and western Cascade forests. This guide offers practical advice on thinning, home hardening and habitat-informed planning to reduce fire risk while enhancing forest health.

Kayla Bordelon, Stephen Fitzgerald, Carrie Berger, Aaron Groth | Aug 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Extension helps land nearly $6 million for wildfire resilience in Wasco County

New funding strengthens local capacity, supports hazard reduction and fuels assessment across 80,000 acres.

Henry Carnell | Jul 2, 2024 | News story

Before Wildfire Strikes: A guide to improving wildfire preparedness and living with fire in Hood River County

This guide provides comprehensive information on wildfire preparedness specifically tailored for residents of Hood River County. This resource emphasizes the importance of creating defensible space around homes, preparing ...

Kayla Bordelon, John Punches, Charles Young, Andrew Spaeth, Lauren Kraemer, Rachael Cleveland | Apr 2024 | OSU Extension Catalog

Collaborations build wildfire resilience through Home Ignition Zone education

Oregonians can take practical steps to protect their homes from wildfire, increasing community resilience in high-risk areas.

Kayla Bordelon | Mar 2024 | Impact story

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