Kellogg Rural Fire District

08/18/2026

MAKE IT RAIN!
Last night at our weekly drill, the crew from Kellogg Rural Fire District drafted water from the Umpqua River with our 1990 Pierce Mfg Type 1 pumper and had some fun making it rain!
Using a 5-inch intake hose, we supplied the truck directly from the river and flowed an estimated 500–1,000 gallons per minute through the deck gun mounted on top of the engine. That's a lot of water, and a great way to train while testing our equipment.
Our new junior firefighters got a real blast out of the experience, and it was a great opportunity for everyone to practice drafting operations, pump work, and flowing large volumes of water.
🚒 Want to do this?
If you're looking for a rewarding way to serve your community and enjoy hands-on training, Kellogg Rural Fire District is always looking for dedicated volunteers. No previous firefighting experience is required—we'll provide the training. Whether you're interested in firefighting, emergency medical response, or simply being part of a great team, we'd love to meet you.
If you'd like to learn more about becoming a volunteer firefighter, send us a message or stop by one of our Monday evening drills. We'd be happy to show you what we're all about.

08/10/2026

🚨 LOG TRUCK CRASH ON TYEE CURVE 🚨
This morning at 7:04 a.m., Kellogg Rural Fire District was dispatched to an overturned log truck near the intersection of Highway 138 West and Tyee Road at the Tyee Curve.
The truck left the roadway on the sharp curve and overturned, spilling its load of logs. The driver was transported by Umpqua Valley Ambulance.
Along with the KRFD team, responders included Oregon Department of Transportation, Oregon State Police, Douglas County Sheriff's Office, and Umpqua Valley Ambulance.
Crews remained on scene for several hours with one-way traffic control while the logs were transferred to another truck and the crash scene was cleared.

Please remember to slow down, stay alert, and give emergency responders plenty of room to work whenever you encounter an incident on our roadways. We appreciate everyone's patience while crews worked to safely reopen the highway.

08/05/2026

🚩 RED FLAG WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 9 PM PDT WEDNESDAY 🚩

The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning for our area beginning Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. and continuing through 9:00 p.m. due to strong, gusty winds, very low humidity, and unstable fire weather conditions.

These conditions mean that any fire that starts could spread rapidly and become dangerous in a very short amount of time.

Forecast conditions include:
🔥 Northwest winds of 10–15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph
🔥 Relative humidity dropping to 8–15%
🔥 Dry, unstable conditions that could increase fire activity

The warning includes Elkton, Roseburg, Toketee Falls, Tiller, and surrounding areas, including the Kellogg Rural Fire District response area.

As always, we ask everyone in our rural community to do their part:
• Follow all current fire restrictions.
• Avoid activities that could create sparks.
• Make sure your property is ready in case of an emergency.
• Sign up for your county’s emergency alert system if you haven’t already.

Living in a rural community means we depend on one another. Please take a moment to check in on neighbors—especially those who may need extra assistance or may not be aware of the increased fire danger. Looking out for each other is one of the things that makes our community strong.

A Red Flag Warning does not mean there is a wildfire. It means weather conditions are favorable for fires to start and spread rapidly if one does occur. Please stay alert, have multiple ways to receive emergency information, and be prepared to act if conditions change.

One less spark. One less wildfire.

Stay safe,
Kellogg Rural Fire District 🚒

07/31/2026

𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗰𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗱
Kellogg Rural Fire District was dispatched at 5:48 a.m. today after loggers reported an abandoned travel trailer on fire about 1.5 miles up Yellow Creek Road.
KRFD responded with three brush trucks and a water tender, quickly bringing the fire under control and preventing it from spreading into the surrounding heavily forested area.
With fire season in full swing and vegetation continuing to dry, the rapid reporting by the loggers and quick response by firefighters helped prevent what could have become a much larger wildfire.
Thank you to the Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) for also responding.
𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘀𝗺𝗼𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗿𝗲, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁 𝗶𝘁 𝗶𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆. 𝗘𝗮𝗿𝗹𝘆 𝗻𝗼𝘁𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗳𝗮𝘀𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗽𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲. 🚒🔥

07/27/2026

07/22/2026

Rapid Response Brings Advanced Care

This morning, volunteers from Kellogg Rural Fire District established a landing zone between Highway 138 West and the Umpqua River near Yellow Creek for a REACH Air Medical Services air ambulance, and assisted North Douglas County Fire & EMS with transporting a critically ill patient to the helicopter.
A big thank you to the ambulance crew from North Douglas County Fire & EMS for their excellent patient care. Every second counts in emergencies like these, and we're grateful to work alongside partners like REACH Air Medical Services and North Douglas County Fire & EMS to bring advanced medical care to our rural community.

07/14/2026

We're incredibly proud of the three young men from the Kellogg Rural Fire District who participated in the 1st Annual Young Men's Fire Camp two weeks ago!

Programs like this provide an outstanding introduction to the fire service, giving participants hands-on experience with firefighting, EMS, rescue skills, teamwork, and leadership while helping inspire the next generation of firefighters.

A huge thank you to Umpqua Community College, Roseburg Fire Department, Central Douglas Fire & Rescue, Lookingglass Rural Fire District, Sutherlin Fire Department, and all of the instructors, coordinators, volunteers, and sponsors who dedicated their time to making this camp such a success.

Inspired to give the fire service a try? Kellogg Rural Fire District has recently launched a Cadet Program, and we're actively looking for young men and women ages 16 and older who are interested in learning about firefighting, EMS, serving their community, and developing valuable life skills. No experience is necessary—just a willingness to learn and be part of a team. If you're interested, send us a message here on Facebook or stop by the station to learn more.

Congratulations to all of the young men who took part in this year's camp. The future of the fire service is bright, and we're especially proud of the three young men who represented our district so well!