Eugene Springfield Firefighters Local 851

07/03/2026

Every feasibility study, paid for with hundreds of thousands of your tax dollars, reached the same conclusion: one fully merged fire department. Today, the cities chose to split it apart instead.

06/01/2026

IAFF 851 Eugene Springfield Fire celebrating the retirees from the last year and those who have passed.
Deputy Chief Chris Heppel
EMS Chief Joanna Kamppi
Captain Michael Hundt
Captain David McNeil
Firefighter Kenneth Linden

06/01/2026

IAFF 851 Eugene Springfield Fire celebrating the retirees from the last year and those who have passed.

05/06/2026

This is a big win for our community! Great work, EEP! Thank you to ONA and all the political leaders who not only voiced their opposition, but actively worked to support our local doctors.

https://lookouteugene-springfield.com/story/developing/2026/05/06/peacehealth-to-renew-contract-to-eugene-emergency-physicians-reversing-earlier-decision/

PeaceHealth plans to renew its contract with Eugene Emergency Physicians after nearly three months of conflict with the local doctors group.

05/05/2026

Your local union leader working with elected representatives to get information out before the May 19 voting deadline.
Veneta Mayor McCoy
County commissioner Buch
County commissioner Ceniga

05/04/2026

County commissioner Ryan Ceniga explaining importance of measure 20-378.

05/04/2026

County commissioner Ryan Ceniga explaining the importance of voting yes on Measure 20-378.
Here’s something most people don’t know about Lane Fire Authority.

By Oregon law, property taxes- LFA’s main source of funding- can only grow 3% per year.

Over the last 5 years, their costs grew more than 10 times that rate. Personnel costs are up 41 %. Supplies and services up 44%.

At the same time, call volume has jumped 20% since 2021. About 80% of those calls are medical emergency.
On May 19 ballots asks for 55 cents per $1,000 of assessed value NOT MARKET VALUE. For a $400,000 assessed value home, that’s about $220/year to maintain current staffing levels.

This is what underfunded emergency services look like before a crisis hits. We can’t afford to be reactive with emergency services. We must be proactive and properly funding emergency services before crisis hits.

05/04/2026

Local 851 President Brett Deedon, Vice President Jonathan Woodland, Vice President Dan Allred, VP District 7 Kris Siewert and Secretary Treasurer Cory Tuntland attended the Oregon State Fire Fighters Council (OSFFC) biannual convention in Roseburg OR, hosted by IAFF Local 1110.

Union leaders from across the great state of Oregon came together to collaborate on issues that matter most to our members, the big 5:

Wages
Hours
Working conditions
Retirement security
Safety

Were also proud to announce 851 President Brett Deedon was elected to replace Kris Siewert as District 7 Vice-President. Thank you Kris for representing 851 for the last 4 years.

Brett Deedon will advocate for 851 firefighters and professional paramedics in the 7 district at the state level.



Oregon State Fire Fighters Council


05/04/2026