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.
Fire and Ambulance Districts to Conduct Phone Survey
Western Lane Ambulance District and Siuslaw Fire & Rescue will soon be conducting a telephone survey research project regarding the future of fire and emergency services in the local community and would like to include your opinion in this upcoming survey. The community’s participation is VERY important so these two emergency service districts can better understand the community’s opinions and point of view on fire and ambulance services. Caller ID will show the call is from the fire or ambulance district.
Important Recall Notice
Kidde Recalls TruSense Smoke and Combination Smoke/Carbon Monoxide Alarms Due to Risk of Failure to Alert Consumers to a Fire
Fire Department to conduct live fire training exercise.
Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue will be conducting a live fire training exercise north of Florence on Meares St. on Saturday, June 12th between 9am and 5pm. New firefighters will have the opportunity to experience live fire conditions while closely monitored by instructors. During the exercise residents may notice smoke as well as a large number of fire vehicles in the area. Lt. Kyle Orozco, SVFR Training Officer, has spent the last few weeks preparing the property to ensure firefighters have a safe training opportunity. “Nearby residents will be contacted directly and given information concerning the exercise” said Lt. Orozco. According to Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick “these types of exercises are critical, especially for our newer firefighters. We just don’t see as many fires anymore and we are grateful when we have these opportunities to fight fires under highly controlled conditions.” Anyone with questions about the exercise should call the fire department at 541-997-3212 or contact us by email at info@svfr.org.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
For the protection of the public and our first responders, all meetings will be held via Zoom.
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, June 24, 2021 at 6:00 pm.
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
Siuslaw High School student has graduation photos taken next to fire engine dedicated to her grandfather.
2021 Siuslaw High School graduate Kamille Smith wanted to honor her grandfather, Engineer Robby Oakley, who passed away in 2012. She asked Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue if she could take her graduation photos in front of the fire engine dedicated to the memory of her grandfather. “Family is very important to us so of course I approved her request” said Fire and EMS Chief Michael Schick. Kamille had several pictures taken while standing beside Engine 604 while holding her grandfather’s name tag from his bunker gear.
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Apply for a burn permit
Coastal Lane County/Outside Florence City Limits: Burn season to close June 16, 2021. Until then check with LRAPA – Outdoor Burning Advisory Line 541-997-1757 for approved burn days and on day of burning call 541-997-3212 to advise Siuslaw Valley Fire.
COVID-19 NOTICE
Latest News
Burn Restrictions in Western Lane to begin 12:01 am Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 – backyard brush burning ends
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
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