Alfalfa Fire & Rescue

05/05/2026

Oregon Department of Forestry declares wildfire season May 8th

04/22/2026

AFD doing their annual Aerial Testing and it passed! Rain or shine we make sure our equipment is up to date and ready for response. Thank you to the volunteers who helped out with this process today!

04/16/2026

🚒 Alfalfa Fire is hiring for a Seasonal Firefighter position!

💼 Position Details:
Starting pay is $18/hour + DOE (Depending on Experience). We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shift options, including part-time and full-time positions to fit your availability.

📅 Application Deadline: April 30

🔥 Apply Today!

📞 Contact:
Operations Chief Parvin
📧 [email protected]

📱 971-209-5364

Find the application on our website!

https://www.alfalfafiredistrict.org/2026-summer-staffing-application

04/16/2026

Due to drier than normal conditions and the increased risk of Wildfire, the Alfalfa Fire District will be closing outdoor burning at midnight April 30th. This will include burn barrels. Propane fire pits will be allowed. For any question’s, please contact the district at 541-382-2333. We appreciate everyones help with keeping our district safe.

04/13/2026

The Alfalfa Fire District has placed a levy measure on the May ballot. If approved, the levy would provide funding for district operations, staffing, and emergency response services.

If the levy is not approved, the district may need to evaluate service levels, staffing, and operational resources, including the potential use of additional mutual aid from neighboring agencies.

The proposed levy would be based on assessed property values, not market values.

* Market value is the estimated amount a property could sell for on the open market.
* Assessed value is the value assigned to a property by the county for tax purposes.

Property owners can look up their assessed value at:
https://dial.deschutes.org

Additional information about the levy measure and district operations is available at:
www.alfalfafiredistrict.org

This information is provided for educational and informational purposes.

04/05/2026

It is looking like it will be a busy summer. Here are some great tips to get your home ready.

This weekend is looking like another great chance to work on a defensible space project to give your home some added protection this wildfire season.

Don't know where to start? We offer free defensible space assessments and project ideas!

Check out https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/Pages/defensiblespace.aspx

04/04/2026

Afd crews are working their second escaped burn of the day. Please remember that fuels are dry and that even light winds can carry fuels and fire faster than you can get to it. remember to burn smart and as always if it gets away from you, we’re here to help.

03/07/2026

Crews are currently on scene of an escape brush pile burn that made it to an adjacent field. Although there has been moisture, we want to let everyone know fuels can dry out quick and even a small amount of wind can carry an ember. Be safe and remember to call 911 if your debris burn gets out of control.

02/25/2026

ALFALFA, Ore. — At its Feb. 11 meeting, the Alfalfa Fire District Board of Directors voted to place a local option levy on the May 19, 2026, Primary Election ballot.

If approved, the measure would fund district operations, retain one current grant-funded firefighter/EMT position set to expire June 30, and hire one additional full-time firefighter/EMT. Together, these two full-time positions would augment the existing Fire Chief position and significantly strengthen the District’s emergency response capability.

The proposed levy rate is $1.75 per $1,000 of assessed property value. For example, the annual cost to a property owner with an assessed value of $300,000 would be $525 per year.

Alfalfa Fire District currently responds to between 150 and 200 emergency calls annually, and call volume continues to rise. These calls include medical emergencies, motor vehicle crashes, wildland fires, structure fires, and other urgent incidents requiring immediate response.

One firefighter/EMT position is currently funded through a temporary grant that expires June 30. Without passage of the levy, that position will be eliminated. As a result, the District would be reduced to only one paid responder — the Fire Chief — to cover the entire district.

If the levy does not pass, the District will face severe cuts to emergency services. These reductions may include:

Increased response times due to limited staffing

Greater reliance on volunteer availability

Increased dependence on neighboring agencies for mutual aid

Reduced capacity to handle multiple or overlapping emergencies

Increased strain on remaining personnel

“With call volumes increasing, maintaining adequate staffing is critical to protecting our community,” said Fire Chief Chad LaVallee. “If the levy passes, it will allow us to retain a firefighter/EMT position that would otherwise be lost and add one additional full-time position. That means more reliable coverage, safer operations, and improved service to our residents.”

If approved, the levy would provide stable operational funding for two full-time firefighter/EMT positions to work alongside the Chief, helping ensure consistent response coverage, improved firefighter safety, and enhanced service reliability throughout the district.

Additional information about the measure is available on the District’s website at www.alfalfafiredistrict.org Community members are encouraged to review the information and stay informed as the election approaches.

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02/16/2026

Yesterday was another first for the AFD. We began our partnership with Life flight helping with BLS transfers from the airport to local hospitals. We cannot thank everyone enough for all of their support and guidance while we begin the ambulance side of the dept. This would not be possible without the help of Bend Fire & Rescue Redmond Fire & Rescue Life Flight Network and the staff and Volunteers at the Fire District for their continued commitment to constantly improving service in our community and with our mutual aid partners.