North Douglas County Fire & EMS

11/11/2025

Honoring all who serve.

“Our debt to the heroic men and valiant women in the service of our country can never be repaid. They have earned our undying gratitude.”
-Harry S. Truman

In observance of Veterans' Day, the DFPA offices are closed. Regular business hours will resume tomorrow.

11/10/2025

Public Announcement!

The North Douglas County Fire & EMS Board Meeting has been moved to Monday, November 17th at 5pm to allow for Board Members to attend training. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.

11/05/2025

11/01/2025

As Halloween is only a day away, the Roseburg Fire Department wants to remind everyone of the following Halloween Fire Safety tips:

🕯️ Decorations & Candles
• Use battery-operated candles or glow sticks in jack-o’-lanterns instead of real candles
• Never leave candles unattended, especially around children or pets

👻 Costumes
• Choose flame-resistant or flame-retardant fabrics (look for this on the label)
• Avoid long, trailing costumes or capes that can brush against candles or open flames
• Add reflective tape or glow sticks to costumes for visibility in the dark

🏠 Decorating Your Home
• Keep exits clear and do not block doorways or escape routes with decorations
• Avoid overloading electrical outlets or using damaged cords for lights
• Turn off electrical decorations before going to bed or leaving the house
• Use LED lights instead of traditional incandescent bulbs for safer lighting

🍬 Trick-or-Treating & Parties
• Carry flashlights to help see and be seen
• Remind kids to stay away from open flames or fire pits
• If you are hosting a party, know where your fire extinguisher is and make sure smoke alarms are in good working order

🚒 Emergency Preparedness
• Check that smoke alarms are in good working order
• Make sure everyone knows how to get out safely in case of fire
• Keep a fire extinguisher handy and know how to use it

Image reproduced with permission from NFPA

10/31/2025

10/29/2025

🚒 Your Community Needs You! 🚒

Volunteer firefighters are the backbone of our communities, answering the call when emergencies strike. From fighting fires to providing medical aid, their dedication saves lives and protects our homes. But we need more heroes!

If you've ever wanted to make a difference, now is the time. Your local fire department is looking for dedicated volunteers—no experience necessary, just a willingness to serve.

🔥 Step up. Get trained. Be a hero. 🔥

Visit your local fire station or fill out our volunteer interest form below!

www.ndcfems.us/volunteer-interest-form

10/28/2025

First Responder Appreciation Day!

Thank you to all our local heroes who always answer the call, no matter if its day or night, rain or shine, a holiday or any other day in between. You are the backbone of our community, so THANK YOU!

Don't forget to do your part in keeping our loved ones safe. If you see flashing lights, SLOW DOWN AND MOVE OVER!

10/28/2025

DPSST OFF-ROAD VEHICLE OPERATOR TRAINER COURSE AT LRFD

For the next three days, the Lookingglass Rural Fire District (LRFD) is proud to host the DPSST Off-Road Vehicle Operator (ORVO) Trainer Course here in our district!

This specialized class is designed to train the trainers — upon successful completion, participants will be certified to teach the ORVO course within their own departments and agencies.

Throughout the training, you may see multiple fire departments and several law enforcement agencies operating in and around the district. The ORVO curriculum focuses on how to safely navigate off-road terrain and, if an apparatus becomes stuck, how to perform a safe and effective recovery.

This course enhances safety, builds instructional capacity across the region, and ensures that emergency responders are prepared for the wide range of terrain and challenges faced in the field.

We appreciate our community’s understanding and support as we host this important statewide training event.

10/27/2025

DFPA NEWS RELEASE:
DOUGLAS DISTRICT

A persistent weather pattern of cooler temperatures and consistent rain has prompted a decrease in restrictions for industrial slash-burning on lands protected by the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA), effective Monday, October 27, 2025. As a result, industrial slash burning may increase across the Douglas District.

These restrictions apply only to industrial use and are separate from general public debris-burning regulations. The public must check with their local fire department to see if debris burning is allowed in their area, as fire restrictions may vary from one fire district to another.

All burning in the state of Oregon is subject to general requirements, prohibitions, weather conditions, and the requirements of your local jurisdiction, including cities, counties, and fire departments. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) can assist you with additional information on burn permits.

Slash-burn permits are required year-round. DFPA reviews permit requests for lands within DFPA’s protection and considers the weather forecast, the number of scheduled burns, the amount of slash, and the acreage to be burned when reviewing a permit application. A permit is not renewable or transferable. Industrial applicants must request a new permit and pay applicable smoke management fees to the state of Oregon for additional burning.

Any slash generated from industrial activities or harvests must be registered, have a burn plan/permit, and call to receive smoke clearance before burning.

Please visit www.Oregon.gov/deq/aq/pages/burning-101 for more DEQ information.
Visit www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/burn.aspx for Burning and Smoke Management Information.

For more information on our local district, visit www.dfpa.net or by phone at (541) 672-6507