City of Ashland, Oregon / Fire
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Ashland Fire & Rescue has been serving the citizens of the Ashland community since 1887. The department enjoys a rich and eventful history that spans the early settlement period through the present. A rich heritage, coupled with the strong commitment of department staff to emergency services, propels the department forward into new and innovative methods of reducing the injury and suffering of city residents from the effects of fire.
The mission of the organization continues to revolve around the principle of service to community. A casual glance at the emergency response and fire loss statistics of the department provides strong support for the high level of confidence that local residents place in their fire department. The City of Ashland receives prompt and efficient emergency fire and medical services from two fire station sites, strategically located within the city.
In addition to the provision of emergency services to the citizens of Ashland, the department maintains a strong reciprocal response agreement with surrounding agencies.
The Ashland Emergency Radio Station is located at 1700 AM--tune in during emergency situations for up to date information.
The Wildfire and Smoke Hotline number is 552-2490. Check this recording for information on local wildfires and controlled burning.
City News
Ashland Forest Plan to be Updated--Citizen Input Needed
Since 1995, the Ashland Forest Lands Commission has been active in forest and resource management on 645 acres of City-owned forest lands, developing three phases of projects to improve forest health and reduce the wildfire threat. Beginning in 2004, the AFLC has been deeply involved in the City’s w... Read more...
Plan for Your Fire Inspection
Ashland Fire & Rescue will begin conducting fire inspections in Ashland businesses this month. Business and building owners are encouraged to prepare for their own inspections. Inspections will be based on the Oregon Fire Code and will include such code requirements as confirming tha... Read more...
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