Harrisburg Fire & Rescue

04/05/2026

04/02/2026

As Harrisburg Fire & Rescue looks toward the future, we find ourselves facing a difficult reality. The cost of essential gear, apparatus, and supplies has doubled — in some cases tripled — over the past several years. Despite our best efforts to stretch every dollar, our limited budget can no longer keep pace with the rising expenses required to maintain safe, reliable, and modern equipment.

We have explored every available avenue to secure additional funding, reduce costs, and delay non‑critical purchases. Unfortunately, these efforts have not been enough. We are now at a point where replacing and updating much‑needed equipment is simply beyond our current financial reach.

Harrisburg Fire & Rescue currently employs three full‑time staff members, one part‑time administrative assistant, and is supported by a dedicated pool of volunteers. In recent months, we have seen a tremendous increase in community members stepping forward with a desire to serve. While this interest is inspiring, our current budget does not allow us to provide the safe, compliant gear required for both current and future volunteers. We continue to do incredible work with what we have, but the safety of our members must always come first.

The levy Harrisburg Fire & Rescue is requesting will strengthen our commitment to the community by ensuring that all staff and volunteers have access to safe, effective gear and up‑to‑date equipment. This funding will allow us to maintain the level of service our community deserves and expects, while protecting the people who show up every day — and every night — to protect Harrisburg.

https://www.linncountyor.gov/media/55431
https://www.linncountyor.gov/media/55436

03/19/2024

For the first time in its history, a woman firefighter took home the Firefighter of the Year award at a banquet thrown by Harrisburg Fire and Rescue District.

08/12/2023

LINN COUNTY BURN BAN

Starting Immediately on August 12, 2023, The Linn County Fire Defense Board is taking proactive measures to address the heightened risk by implementing a series of fire restrictions.

In alignment with the ODF's assessment, the Linn County Fire Defense Board has announced restrictions on all open fires, including the prohibition of recreational and cooking fires originating from open fire pits that utilize wood or charcoal. This includes agricultural burning, but does not include the use of gas-fired barbeques or pellet barbeques.

The decision to enact these restrictions is in direct response to the anticipated heat dome that is expected to prevail over the coming weekend and throughout the week. The Linn County Fire Defense Board will adhere to ODF's lead and uphold these limitations as long as the extreme fire danger persists. Restricting open fires is a critical component in managing local resources effectively.

Given the heightened fire risk, it is imperative that all individuals exercise extreme caution when dealing with fire-related activities, towing (chains), and recreational pursuits. Pacific Power has also cautioned about potential selective grid shutdowns to preempt transmission line issues, particularly in high-temperature and windy conditions.

The Oregon Department of Forestry and Linn County Fire Defense Board urges the community to stay informed, comply with implemented restrictions, and remain vigilant to mitigate the risk of fire incidents. Stay up to date by visiting the Oregon Department of Forestry’s restrictions and closures.
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

Community members can also sign up for emergency alerts through the Linn-Benton Alert Notification System.
https://www.linnsheriff.org/linn-county-emergency-information-systems/

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08/08/2023

Harrisburg Fire is currently accepting applications for 1 resident volunteer position. This position includes free private bedroom ,quarterly college assistance and Fire/EMS related training in return for living and volunteering with Harrisburg Fire. Please feel free to stop in or call Captain Rick with additional questions. Applications are available Mon-Fri 8-5 at the Station.

12/25/2022

Merry Christmas, from our family to yours.

12/22/2022

Here's a timeline of the winter storm set to impact our region late Thursday into Friday. Travel impacts will be a major concern, in addition to dangerously cold wind chills.

11/01/2022

***UPDATE***

AT&T 911 capabilities now fully functional.

AT&T is experiencing an outage for cell phone subscribers with their service. At this time, they are NOT able to call 911. Our 911 Dispatch Center is aware of the problem and has notified AT&T. It is unknown what AT&T’s timeframe is to fix this issue. If you have AT&T and need to contact medical, fire or law enforcement services please call (541) 967-3911. It is only the ability to call 911 that is not functioning.

We will update with information when available.