Our Mission
We proudly serve our community and visitors through safe, efficient, and effective delivery of emergency services supported by aggressive fire prevention and public education.
Important Recall Notice
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
We are very saddened to report that Sarah Susman, one of our part time Western Lane Ambulance District employees, was tragically killed in a motor vehicle collision the morning of September 20, 2021 on her way to work on Hwy 126. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends and to all of our WLAD and SVFR team members in this difficult time. As we hear more about a memorial service for Sarah we will pass that information along.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the regular joint board meeting of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Western Lane Ambulance District, and the Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is scheduled for Thursday, October 28, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
The public is invited to join the meeting by Zoom only until further notice.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82374190558
or call +1-669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 823 7419 0558
To be put on the list for public comments, please contact Dina McClure 541-997-3212 or dina@wlfea.org.
Anyone wishing to have a written statement included in the pre meeting information supplied to the Board of Directors must ensure that it arrives at our Administration office by 12pm on the Monday before the scheduled board meeting. Statements can be mailed, hand delivered, or emailed to dina@wlfea.org.
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Burn season is now open in Coastal Lane County outside of Florence city limits.
On day of burning call the Burn Advisory Line at 541-997-1757 and Siuslaw Valley Fire at 541-997-3212 .
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CITIZEN’S COMPLAINT PROCEDURE AND FORM
For the protection of the public and our first responders, all meetings will be held via Zoom.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the regular joint board meeting of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Western Lane Ambulance District, and the Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is scheduled for Thursday, March 25, 2021 at 6:00 pm. Here is the Agenda. Following the meeting, the WLFEA Board will enter into Executive Session per ORS 192.660 (2) (i) to evaluate the performance of the Fire & EMS Chief.
To be put on the list for public comments, please contact Dina McClure 541-997-3212 or dina@wlfea.org.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82374190558
or call +1-669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 823 7419 0558
COVID-19 NOTICE
In order to keep the public and our first responders safe by reinforcing best health practices, the front doors to Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue and Western Lane Ambulance District are locked. The office at SVFR Station 1 will have staff available by phone or email Mon – Fri 8am to 5pm.
Burn permits will continue to be available online at www.svfr.org.
Please remember 911 is for emergencies. Contact your health care provider by phone first if you start to show flu-like symptoms. Only go to the doctor’s office, hospital or emergency room if advised to do so by a health care practitioner.
Lane County has opened a call center to answer community questions regarding the Novel Coronavirus, also known as COVID-19. The call center can be reached by calling 541-682-1380.
We will continue to monitor coronavirus information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Health Authority.
We appreciate the trust you place in us and be assured that we are here to help you or your family if you need it.
Guiding Principles
Safety Above All Else
Open and Honest Communication
Trust
Integrity
Respect of Community and Members
Teamwork
Fiscally Responsible