Regional Forest Practice Committees meet virtually July 12 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Regional Forest Practice Committees meet virtually July 12 SALEM, Ore. – The Regional Forest Practice Committees for eastern, northwest, and southwest Oregon will meet virtually at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on...
Large landscape wildfire reduction grant application now available Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Large landscape wildfire reduction grant application now available SALEM, Ore. – A large scale grant program administered by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) is now taking applications to reduce the risk of wildfire for projects taking place from 2023-2025.“The Landscape Resiliency Program...
All ODF districts have entered fire season Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 All ODF districts have entered fire season Salem, OR – As of July 1, all Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) districts are in fire season. This means that fire restrictions and danger levels may be in place where you live or at a destination you plan on recreating to reduce the...
ODF John Day Unit Welcomes New Unit Forester (Photo) Wednesday, July 5, 2023 ODF John Day Unit Welcomes New Unit Forester (Photo) Wednesday, July 5, 2023 ODF John Day Unit Welcomes New Unit Forester (Photo) John Day, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) John Day Unit in Central Oregon is excited to announce Dustin Gustaveson as their new unit forester.Gustaveson has been with ODF for the past 29 years and started his career...
Stream classifications change to protect water quality and stream habitat Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Wednesday, July 5, 2023 Stream classifications change to protect water quality and stream habitat SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon Department of Forestry updated stream classification maps as required by changes to Oregon’s Forest Practices Act (FPA). The map shows the streams’ known beneficial use, such as fish and domestic use. Each...
Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes firefighting resources to support Moon Mountain Fire Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Tuesday, July 4, 2023 Oregon State Fire Marshal mobilizes firefighting resources to support Moon Mountain Fire SALEM, Ore. – The Oregon State Fire Marshal has mobilized one structural task force to South Eugene in Lane County to assist with structure protection for the Moon Mountain Fire. The fire is estimated at 40 acres. The Oregon Department...
Grants Pass Fire Rescue Fire Academy starts to day for three new Firefights (Photo) Monday, July 3, 2023 Grants Pass Fire Rescue Fire Academy starts to day for three new Firefights (Photo) Monday, July 3, 2023 Grants Pass Fire Rescue Fire Academy starts to day for three new Firefights (Photo) CITY of GRANTS PASS, Ore. (July 3, 2023)Today marks the beginning of our recruit academy for three new Grants Pass Firefighters. These three firefighters are to fill current openings from retirement and firefighters resigning to work...
Fire Danger Level Increases to High in Western Lane and South Cascade ODF District Monday, July 3, 2023 Monday, July 3, 2023 Fire Danger Level Increases to High in Western Lane and South Cascade ODF District Eugene, Ore. – Due to high winds, low relative humidity, and high temperatures, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Western Lane and South Cascades Districts will increase to “High”...
Reports of Fireworks During High Fire Danger Saturday, July 1, 2023 Saturday, July 1, 2023 Reports of Fireworks During High Fire Danger Sisters, Ore. - The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Central Oregon District has received reports of people setting off fireworks while the district is in high fire danger and in a red flag warning. There has been one confirmed fire...
Fire Danger Level to rise to HIGH (Yellow) in the City of Grants Pass Saturday, July 1, 2023 (Photo) Friday, June 30, 2023 Fire Danger Level to rise to HIGH (Yellow) in the City of Grants Pass Saturday, July 1, 2023 (Photo) Friday, June 30, 2023 Fire Danger Level to rise to HIGH (Yellow) in the City of Grants Pass Saturday, July 1, 2023 (Photo) CITY of GRANTS PASS, Ore. (June 30, 2023) The fire danger within the city of Grants Pass will increase to “HIGH” (yellow) on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at 12:01 a.m. Higher temperatures have and will dry vegetation to the point where...
Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee meets July 12 Friday, June 30, 2023 Friday, June 30, 2023 Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee meets July 12 SALEM, Ore. — The Certified Burn Manager Advisory Committee will meet virtually Wednesday, July 12, 2023, from 9 to 11:30 a.m. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda.The committee’s...
Central Oregon District enters High Fire Danger Level July 1 Thursday, June 29, 2023 Thursday, June 29, 2023 Central Oregon District enters High Fire Danger Level July 1 Prineville, Ore. – Starting this Saturday (July 1) at 12:01 a.m. on all lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Central Oregon District, the district’s fire danger level will be “High”, and the Industrial Fire...
Forest Patrol Assessments going to counties without extension of landowner offset Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Wednesday, June 28, 2023 Forest Patrol Assessments going to counties without extension of landowner offset SALEM, Ore.—Forest Patrol Assessments are charged to public and private landowners to help fund wildfire suppression efforts by the Oregon Department of Forestry. The associated costs due to required increases in staffing and resources...
Oregon State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep firework use legal and safe (Photo) Friday, June 23, 2023 Oregon State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep firework use legal and safe (Photo) Friday, June 23, 2023 Oregon State Fire Marshal asks Oregonians to keep firework use legal and safe (Photo) SALEM, Ore. – “Keep it legal, keep it safe” is the message from the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM). The 2023 fireworks retail sales season begins June 23 and runs through July 6 in Oregon. The OSFM would like everyone to know which...
Due to Warm Temperatures and Dry Fuels, Fire Danger Level Increasing to Moderate Today, Friday, June 23 (Photo) Friday, June 23, 2023 Due to Warm Temperatures and Dry Fuels, Fire Danger Level Increasing to Moderate Today, Friday, June 23 (Photo) Friday, June 23, 2023 Due to Warm Temperatures and Dry Fuels, Fire Danger Level Increasing to Moderate Today, Friday, June 23 (Photo) Warm weather across our area has dried vegetation to the degree that the City Fire Marshal will increase the fire danger level to Moderate (blue) on Friday, June 23, 2023. Fire prevention regulations in the City of Grants Pass will...
Rogue Girls Fire Camp Hosts 4th Annual Camp June 23-25 Thursday, June 22, 2023 Thursday, June 22, 2023 Rogue Girls Fire Camp Hosts 4th Annual Camp June 23-25 Fourteen young women, ages 16-20, will get a chance to experience and learn about a career in fire service this weekend as they participate in the fourth annual Rogue Girls Fire Camp (RGFC). This year’s camp takes place June 23, 24, &...
2023 Mid-Willamette Valley Interagency Wildland Fire School begins June 26 in Sweet Home, Oregon Thursday, June 22, 2023 Thursday, June 22, 2023 2023 Mid-Willamette Valley Interagency Wildland Fire School begins June 26 in Sweet Home, Oregon (Sweet Home, OR) - Over 200 wildland firefighters and instructors will convene in Sweet Home during the last week in June to participate in the annual five day Mid-Willamette Valley Interagency Wildland Fire School. Officials from the...
Smoke Management Advisory Committee meets June 28 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Wednesday, June 21, 2023 Smoke Management Advisory Committee meets June 28 SALEM, Ore. — The Smoke Management Advisory Committee will meet Wednesday, June 28, 2023, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the ODF Headquarters, Building C, Tillamook Room, 2600 State Street, Salem. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video...
Adaptive Management Program Committee meets June 26 in Philomath Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Adaptive Management Program Committee meets June 26 in Philomath SALEM, Ore. — The Adaptive Management Program Committee will hold a hybrid meeting Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. To attend in-person, go to the ODF...
Oregon State Fire Marshal launches a one-stop shop website to educate about defensible space Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Tuesday, June 20, 2023 Oregon State Fire Marshal launches a one-stop shop website to educate about defensible space SALEM, Ore. - To better prepare Oregonians for wildfire and give them resources to help create defensible space, the Oregon State Fire Marshal (OSFM) has launched a new defensible space educational tool. The Oregon Defensible Space...
FINAL UPDATE: Hat Rock and Mount Hebron fires in Umatilla County 100 percent contained Saturday, June 17, 2023 Saturday, June 17, 2023 FINAL UPDATE: Hat Rock and Mount Hebron fires in Umatilla County 100 percent contained Sharing on behalf of the OSFM Green Incident Management TeamFire Update: Saturday, June 17, 2023Today brings the final day of the OSFM task force’s work on the line of the Hat Rock Fire. As of 7 a.m. today, the OSFM has turned back...
Containments increased on Umatilla County wildfires Friday, June 16, 2023 Friday, June 16, 2023 Containments increased on Umatilla County wildfires Sharing on behalf of the OSFM Green Incident Management Team Fire Update: Thursday, June 16Early yesterday morning, winds on the Hat Rock Fire required quick action by crews as a flare-up added approximately 80-100 acres to the fire...
UPDATE: Crews continue to make progress on Hat Rock, Mount Hebron fires in Umatilla County Thursday, June 15, 2023 Thursday, June 15, 2023 UPDATE: Crews continue to make progress on Hat Rock, Mount Hebron fires in Umatilla County Sharing on behalf of the OSFM Green Incident Management Team Fire Update: Thursday, June 15 Some fire activity was spotted yesterday on both fires. In mid-afternoon on the Hat Rock Fire, a flare-up was spotted near the southwest corner...
Forestry Program for Oregon Subcommittee meets June 21 Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Wednesday, June 14, 2023 Forestry Program for Oregon Subcommittee meets June 21 SALEM, Ore. — The Forestry Program for Oregon Subcommittee will meet virtually on Wednesday, June 21 from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. To join virtually, please use the Zoom video conference information found on the agenda. The subcommittee’s...