Scio Fire District

06/16/2026

Yesterday, ODF North Cascades went into "Fire Season." This means that if you live within ODF's protection area, there are additional restrictions on outdoor activities. Currently, ODF North Cascades is in "Low" fire danger. You can see the activity restrictions on this chart.

In ODF's protection area statewide, ODF is the primary responder for wildfires, and the local fire district is the primary responder for structure fires. The reality is that in those areas, regardless of the type of fire, you are going to get a response from both agencies.

In our area near Scio, ODF's protection area consists of Rodgers Mountain, the north side of Larwood, Fish Hatchery near the hatchery, and Bilyeu Den. If you aren't sure if you're in this area, you can click on your location on this interactive map: https://gisapps.odf.oregon.gov/firerestrictions/PFR.html

As ODF establishes their own restrictions on outdoor burning, burn complaints withing ODF's protection area should be routed to ODF's office which is listed at the bottom of the chart.

06/12/2026

The forecast is calling for some pretty warm temperatures this weekend. Currently we're expecting low 90's for Saturday and high 90's for Sunday and Monday.

We are going to open up our community room as a cooling center Saturday starting at 2pm and ending at 9pm, Sunday starting at 9am and ending at 9pm, and Monday starting at 9am and ending at 9pm. We do have the room scheduled for a meeting Saturday which ends at 2 so we ask that you don't show up before then. On Sunday, we have the room reserved from 3pm - 5pm so we ask that you leave during that time.

Remember to drink plenty of water and call us if you need us.

06/04/2026

New volunteers with the Scio Fire District went through wildland fire training last weekend in preparation for the summer wildfire season. Crews spend 2 days extinguishing fire, digging trail, mopping up hotspots, practicing with hoses and pumps, and practicing with hand tools and chainsaws.

All long-range forecasts are predicting a long, hot, and dry summer. Our board of directors recognize the importance of a quick response from the fire district and have made the decision to increase our staff for the month of June. This last Monday, we added 1 additional firefighter to our daytime staff, and we will run with this additional firefighter 7 days a week for the month of June. Thanks to a grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal, we will add a second firefighter to our daytime staff on July 1st.

We all hope you don't need us but if you do, we want our folks to be well-trained and we want to arrive quickly to your emergency.

The Scio Fire District is a volunteer fire district but thanks to a grant and some savings, we are able to pay our summertime staff. Our focus typically centers around 4 disciplines - structure fires, wildland fires, vehicle and machinery extrication, and emergency medical services. We have a good group of volunteers who are focused on improving their skill level so that if an emergency happens, they can act swiftly to reduce or mitigate the impact. Different people have different interests. Some of our folks focus on fires; some focus on emergency medicine. What would be your focus?

Are you stuck in a rut? Every day seem like the day before? Are you looking to add some meaning and value to your life? Do you want to feel like you are doing something good for the community (and yourself)? Do you want to be a member of a team? Try volunteering. Applications are being accepted now. Go to Sciofire.org to fill out an application or just stop by the main station in Scio.

05/28/2026

After careful consideration of the recent lack of moisture and fuel conditions, the Linn County Fire Defense Board has decided to close backyard burning after sunset on Sunday night. Within the Scio Fire District's response area, you will still be able to have BBQs and campfires. For campfires, please only burn dry wood (no trash), have a water source on hand, and make sure the area is scraped clean down to bare dirt and lined with rocks or bricks to a maximum diameter of 3'. If you live in ODF's area (Rodgers Mountain, Larwood, Bilyeu Den), make sure to check their website for burn restrictions.

🛑 Backyard burning in Linn County will close on June 1st. 🛑

Burning conditions and regulations can change depending on weather, fire danger and air quality. Residents are encouraged to stay informed.

The Linn County Fire Defense Board is made up of local fire chiefs and chief officers who are authorized to make decision on behalf of their respective agencies.





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05/26/2026

Connor McIntyre, a student at Scio High School, has built and installed a book exchange on the West side (Alder Street side) of the fire station. Please feel free to take a book or leave a book. Check out his post below.

05/21/2026

There is no question that smoke detectors save lives. Industry experts recommend a smoke detector in every sleeping room and at least one in the common area of your home. Manufacturers recommend replacing smoke detectors after 10 years because the internals lose their sensitivity over time.

Thanks to a grant from the Oregon State Fire Marshal, the Scio Fire District is offering free smoke detectors to elderly, low-income, and disabled residents who live within the fire district's response area. Members of the fire district will recommend locations within your home to place smoke detectors and will install them as well. Maybe you already have smoke detectors but aren't sure they work or aren't sure of their age? Let us know on the form below and we'll check them out for you.

If you are interested in free smoke detectors and are elderly, low-income, or disabled, simply fill out this form and someone from the fire district will contact you. https://form.jotform.com/252245646264156 Don't like filling out forms, you can call our office at (503) 394-3000 M-F, 8am - 4pm.

05/20/2026

At last night's board meeting, we recognized Ed and Waylon for their recent graduation from the Santiam Fire Training Academy with a badge pinning ceremony. These young men have spent most of their weekends over the past 5 months learning how to be firefighters. We thank them for their dedication and congratulate them on a job well done!

05/18/2026

Thanks to everyone working behind the scenes to make the Lamb and Wool Fair a big success. Here are a few images we took this year.

05/15/2026

At 6pm tonight (Friday) during the car show on Main Street, the Scio Fire District volunteers will perform a vehicle extrication demonstration where they will cut apart a vehicle and extricate a couple victims from it using the Jaws of Life. This will be done in the parking lot of the Stop N Save. Hope to see you there.

05/15/2026

May 15, 1975 - LODD
Volunteer Firefighter Carl E. Kerr, 69
On this day 51 years ago, Firefighter Kerr of the Scio Rural Fire Protection District died as a result of injuries sustained March 16th, when he received a severe electrical shock while operating at the scene of a motor vehicle accident. We salute him for paying the ultimate sacrifice in service to our community.