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, with the highest standards of excellence and compassion.
NOTICE OF BUDGET COMMITTEE MEETING
A public meeting of the Budget Committee of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Florence, OR to discuss the budget for the fiscal year July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 will be on April 20, 2023 at 5:30pm. Members of the public wanting to attend can join Zoom with this link https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89446697835 or call 1-669-900-6833 and enter meeting ID 894 4669 7835. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the budget message and to receive comment from the public on the budget. This is a public meeting where deliberation of the Budget Committee will take place. Any person may join in to discuss the proposed programs with the Budget Committee.
A copy of the budget document may be inspected or obtained on or after April 17, 2023 at 2625 Highway 101 in Florence or on the district’s web site at www.svfr.org.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICES
Notice is hereby given that the Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Board of Directors, the Western Lane Ambulance District Board of Directors, and the Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority Board of Directors (WLFEA) will hold a Board Workshop on Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 5:30 pm to discuss how the WLFEA budget will be organized for FY23-24. No decisions will be made at this meeting.
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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, April 27, 2023, at 6:00 pm.
The public is invited to join the meeting in person or on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89475093076
or call +1-669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 89475093076
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.
Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue Seeks Budget Committee Members
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Mobile Crisis Responders
Spring Academy 2023 – accepting applications.
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Make a difference and serve in your community.
Apply for a burn permit now.
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 Western Lane Fire and EMS at 541-997-3212 .
Suicide Loss and Support Group
A support group for family members and close friends who have lost a loved one to suicide. The group is facilitated by a licensed clinician experienced in grief work.
Where: Florence, OR When: First Tuesday of every month, 5:30 – 7pm Cost: Free Contact: Lori Serverance, LCSW at 916-807-9705 for more information’
Latest News
Fire Season has ended effective 10/23/2022
All fire restrictions are cancelled.
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