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Medford Fire Department provides fire prevention & protection, rescue and EMS to the City of Medford We take our mission very seriously.

Medford Fire Department proudly serves the 90,000 citizens who live within the City of Medford and the Medford Rural Fire Protection District 2. Medford Fire consists of five fire stations and a team of 83 dedicated personnel. The Firefighters, Paramedics, EMT’s, Deputy Fire Marshals, Administration and Support Staff of Medford Fire
provide professional, full-time fire-fighting, paramedic emergenc

y medical response, hazardous materials response, heavy rescue, and life safety services. In addition, our specialists and resources regularly provide services through mutual aid agreements to neighboring communities. Our mission is to provide the highest quality life-saving response, emergency preparation, and prevention to the citizens of the City of Medford and Medford Rural Fire Protection District 2. Serving, educating, and protecting our citizens is our top priority. It is our honor to serve the citizens of Medford, Medford Rural Fire Protection District 2 as well as all the visitors to our community. We are dedicated to using the best trained, best equipped and most professional personnel possible to meet our goal of providing a safe community for our citizens and visitors. The purpose of this site is to present matters of public interest in the City of Medford. Participation is encouraged. However, this site is not considered to be a public forum. The City reserves the right, but does not assume the obligation to remove posted comments, which are illegal, lewd, obscene, defamatory, threatening, invade privacy, contain vulgar language, include personal attacks, target or disparage ethnic, racial, or religious groups, or which infringe upon the intellectual property of others. In addition, the City reserves the right to remove postings, which are considered spam, include links to other sites, are clearly off topic, advocate illegal activity, promote particular services, products, or organizations, or infringe upon copyrights, or trademarks. Comments expressed on this site do not necessarily reflect the opinions and position of the City of Medford's Mayor, Council, or employees. The City of Medford takes no responsibility and assumes no liability for content posted on this site.

06/01/2026

Last week, Engine 15 got to visit Head Start's Pre-K class and Lone Pine Elementary's Spring Fair!

Thank you for having us out! 🚒

05/29/2026

𝗢𝗰𝗰𝘂𝗽𝗮𝗻𝘁'𝘀 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀, 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗠𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗛𝗼𝗺𝗲: At approximately 2:30 p.m. on May 27, we were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of Locust St. E12's crew arrived on scene within 3 minutes to a single-family home with nothing showing.

The occupants advised that the fire started in the bathroom within the fan located in the ceiling, and they had already put water on the fire and isolated the breaker. E12 was able to extinguish the rest of the fire with a water can.

No injuries to civilians or firefighters were reported. Thanks to the actions of the occupants and E12's quick response, the damage was small and limited to where the fire started. The occupants were able to remain at their residence with minimal impact.

Bathroom exhaust fans account for a relatively small amount of structure fires, but they do happen. Here are a few ways you can minimize the risk of a bathroom exhaust fire in your residence.
▪️Avoid any buildup of dust or lint.
▪️Replace worn motor bearings.
▪️Don't leave fans running too long.
▪️Do not use units with faulty wiring and replace older fans that don't have thermal protection.
▪️Always report smoke and fires to 911 immediately.

Thank you to our mutual aid partners and Medford Police for their assistance on this incident!

Medford Firefighters Local 824

05/27/2026

Fire season started strong with the Blackwell Fire, which broke out during Memorial Day’s windy afternoon. We joined the valley-wide response and provided mutual aid to Jackson County Fire District 3. We’re incredibly grateful for the strong partnerships across our region!

This significant fire early in the season is a good reminder to stay vigilant with fire danger and make sure you're prepared.

𝙁𝙞𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙚𝙖𝙨𝙤𝙣 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙚𝙨:
➡ Sign up for Jackson Alerts:
https://member.everbridge.net/76864345342052/login
➡ View evacuation zones in Jackson County:
https://protect.genasys.com/search
➡ Follow Jackson County Emergency Management, Jackson County Sheriff Oregon, Medford Police, City of Medford, and ODF Southwest for updates throughout fire season.
⚠️ Stay aware of current fire restrictions:
https://www.facebook.com/ODFSouthwest/

Stay alert, follow regulations, and help keep our community safe!

Medford Firefighters Local 824

05/26/2026

We got to join friends and family in cheering on Medford's Class of 2026 today! 👏

Congratulations, Medford School District 549C seniors! We're proud of your hard work and excited to see what your future holds. 🎓

Medford Firefighters Local 824

05/25/2026

On this Memorial Day, we remember and honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives for our nation’s freedom.

Their courage and dedication inspire us every day!

Medford Firefighters Local 824

05/23/2026

This week, crews had their annual refresher training on the equipment and tactics we use on wildland responses. 🔥

They reviewed how to perform a mobile attack (pump and roll), efficiently use pondosa packs, draft water supply, and deploy fire shelters.

Crews are dialed in and ready for fire season!

Wondering how you can be prepared for fire season? Learn more here 👉 https://www.medfordoregon.gov/News-Articles/Know-Your-Zone-this-Wildfire-Season

Medford Firefighters Local 824

05/22/2026

𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗘𝗺𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘆 🚒 Last month saw 1,498 calls for service in our community.

Thank you to our partners who help us serve effectively. Whether it's fire, medical, or other emergencies, we are here for you!

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲-𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱: 125 calls
𝗔𝗺𝗯𝘂𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗲-𝗢𝗻𝗹𝘆 (𝗠𝗲𝗿𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀): 497 calls
𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲: 603 calls
𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿: 230 calls
𝗠𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗔𝗶𝗱 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗱: 43 calls

Medford Firefighters Local 824 | Mercy Flights Inc | Emergency Communications of Southern Oregon ECSO 911

05/20/2026

On Saturday, we partnered with the Red Cross Cascades Region and a bunch of awesome volunteers to install smoke alarms in local homes! 🏡

18 alarms were installed in five homes, making 11 people safer. This event also raised awareness about home fire safety and prevention.

🛎️Remember to test your smoke alarms regularly and replace them if they're 10 years old. Consider purchasing a dual-purpose smoke and carbon monoxide alarm if you have carbon monoxide producing equipment or attached garage as part of your home.

Learn more about the Red Cross's smoke alarm program here: https://www.redcross.org/local/oregon/about-us/our-work/home-fire-campaign.html

Medford Firefighters Local 824

05/18/2026

Engine 15 had a great time at Hoover Elementary School's spring carnival on Friday!

Thanks for having us out for this fun event! ☀️

Medford Firefighters Local 824 | Medford School District 549C

05/14/2026

𝗙𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱 🔥 ODF Southwest Oregon District has announced that fire season will begin in Jackson and Josephine counties at 𝟭𝟮:𝟬𝟭 𝗮.𝗺. 𝘁𝗼𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗿𝗼𝘄 (𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟭𝟱). Fire danger will be “Low” (green) and IFPL I will be in effect.

While winter and spring rains are on track for a slightly below normal water year, snowpack is minimal, and drought conditions are contributing to dry vegetation and an increased risk for fires to start and spread earlier in the year.

With the season’s start come important restrictions:
🚫No debris burning or burn barrels
🚫No fireworks on or near ODF-protected land
🚫No exploding targets or tracer ammo
✅Campfires OK in designated areas or with landowner permission
✅Portable stoves allowed in cleared areas
✅Barbecues and smokers OK at residential homes when used in cleared areas
🚭Smoking restricted to enclosed vehicles, boats, or designated areas
⚡️Electric fences must meet fire safety standards

Please stay alert and follow regulations to keep our community safe!

More info: https://swofire.com | ODF Medford: (541) 664-3328

Address

200 S Ivy Street, Rm 180
Medford, OR
97501

Telephone

+15417742300

Website

http://medfordoregon.gov/

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