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Tiller Fire District

Tiller Rural Fire Protection District is a 100% volunteer fire district in Southern Douglas County, OR. Our response area is approximately 452 sq. miles.

We serve the residents and visitors of Tiller and Drew, Oregon.

01/24/2026

Meet Our Members: Captain Jason Anderson

It isn’t every day you meet a leader who has dedicated nearly half his life to the fire service. Today, we are proud to feature Captain Jason Anderson, a cornerstone of the Tiller Fire District.

Jason’s journey began 11 years ago when he joined the fire service as a Cadet at age 13. He brought that passion and experience to Tiller 7 years ago, and today he serves as our Captain. His path from an EMR to a newly licensed Paramedic is a testament to his drive to provide the highest level of care to our residents and visitors.

Jason’s impact on Tiller goes far beyond the emergency calls. He has been instrumental in modernizing our district behind the scenes by: Successfully obtaining funding for vital new equipment like our new ambulance and extrication tools to ensure our community has the best resources available; Revamping and updating our training programs to keep our crew sharp and ready for any situation; And expanding our reach within the community, making sure Tiller Fire is a visible and trusted presence for all our neighbors.

Jason’s commitment to Southern Oregon is tireless. When he isn't leading here in Tiller, he is
serving as a Full-Time Shift Officer/Paramedic for the Evans Valley Fire District, working as a part-time Medic for the Glendale Ambulance District, or volunteering for several other departments throughout Southern Douglas County and the South County Rescue Team. Did we mention he also did 3 seasons with DFPA?

From a 13-year-old cadet to a Paramedic Captain, Jason’s 11 years of service have been defined by a "community-first" mindset. We are incredibly fortunate and grateful to have his expertise, his leadership, and his vision at the Tiller Fire District.
Please join us in thanking Captain Anderson for his dedication and for everything he does to keep our valley safe!

12/19/2025

Last night your Tiller Fire District and Milo Rural Volunteer Fire Department volunteers trained on vehicle extrication. Thank you Bill's Towing for donating and delivering the vehicle.

11/20/2025

Meet Our Members: Pieter Theron
This week, we are kicking off our new series with a bittersweet tribute to an exceptional member who has served the Tiller community for seven years: Pieter Theron!
Pieter has truly been an invaluable asset to both the Tiller and Milo Fire Districts and the entire South Umpqua community. His dedication goes far beyond the fire hall.
Pieter has been an integral part of our team, serving the Tiller Fire District and community in three vital roles:
Volunteer Firefighter, Emergency Medical Responder (EMR), and Chaplain.
He also provides crucial support as a Chaplain for the Southern Oregon Public Safety Chaplains and serves as the beloved Pastor at the South Umpqua Community Church. His commitment to caring for the physical and spiritual well-being of our residents and visitors is a rare and powerful gift.
While we celebrate his amazing contributions, we are incredibly sad to announce that Pieter and his wonderful wife, who has been a tremendous supporter of our department and community, are moving back to South Africa to be closer to their family and adult children.
Please join us in thanking Pieter and his wife for their countless hours of service and selfless dedication. We wish them safe travels and all the very best on this new chapter.

Thank you, Pieter! You will be missed.

10/22/2025

Come join us and help us support Milo Rural Volunteer Fire Department this Sunday, October 26th from 5:00pm- 7:00pm at the Milo Fire Department for their Chili Dinner and Dessert Auction. Meals are $7 a person. Everyone is welcome. All funds raised by the event help Milo Fire.

10/12/2025

Tiller Fire District would like to thank the Douglas Public Health Network for reaching out about the opportunity to host an Air Quality Monitoring Station. The device which is a PurpleAir Zen- Air Quality Monitor was provided at no cost to the Fire District. The device has been mounted and is operational. It provides live air quality measurements and the information provided by this unit can be seen by anyone who wants to check the local air quality in Tiller, OR. This unit has been connected to the Purple Air- Real Time Air Quality Map. This Map and specifically the Air Monitor attached to our station can be found at: https://map.purpleair.com/air-quality-standards-us-epa-aqi?opt=%2F1%2Flp%2Fa10%2Fp604800%2FcC0 #14.5/42.92754/-122.95375

The link for the Air Quality Monitor can also be found under the Contact Information part of our page

10/10/2025

DFPA NEWS RELEASE
2025 FIRE SEASON ENDS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 10, 2025

The Douglas Forest Protective Association (DFPA) will officially end the 2025 fire season today, Friday, October 10, 2025, at 9:01 a.m., for lands under their protection and management. The end of fire season is a result of recent wetting rains and an overall cooling trend that has returned to the area.

With the end of the fire season, the public and industrial fire restrictions implemented through DFPA will no longer be in effect.

A list of fire restrictions and closures in place through private industrial landowners can be found online at https://ofic.com/private-forestland-closures/.

Backyard debris burning outside of incorporated cities will be allowed without a burn permit from DFPA; however, residents should contact their local fire department before conducting any debris burning, as fire restrictions may vary between local fire districts. The only type of burning that requires a permit from DFPA outside of fire season is for the burning of logging slash. Any commercial tree harvest that requires excess debris to be burned constitutes logging slash and, therefore, requires a burn permit. Permits to burn logging slash can be obtained by calling DFPA at 541-672-6507.

Despite the fire season ending, fire officials advise residents to exercise caution when burning yard debris or using fire in the woods. Several days of sunshine and dry weather during the fall months can create a fire risk even if a week or more of cool, wet conditions precede them.

When burning yard debris, ensure you have an adequate fire trail around the pile before ignition begins, and have fire tools and a water supply at the burn site. Debris piles should never be left unattended and should be fully extinguished before leaving the area. If a debris burn escapes containment, the party responsible may be held financially responsible for the resulting fire suppression costs and associated damages.

Those recreating in wildland areas are reminded that private industrial landowners and neighboring public land management agencies may still have fire restrictions or closures in place on the lands they own or manage. Recreationists should check with the appropriate landowner or public land management agency for the location they plan to recreate before heading to the woods.
The Douglas Forest Protective Association would like to thank the community for its cooperation and support during the 2025 fire season.

09/12/2025

Today was a day to remember those who lost their lives on 9/11. 24 years ago 441 first responders died in the attacks, including 343 firefighters, 71 law enforcement officers, and 8 paramedics. An additional 2,536 civilians lost their lives that day.

Today a couple of your Tiller Fire District volunteers traveled to Eugene, OR to take part in the 3rd annual 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Autzen Stadium. 2,200 steps, 110 floors were climbed in honor of the 343 firefighters who answered their last call that day.

Each firefighter climbed in the name of a fallen firefighter, carrying their memory with every step. At the 78th floor, a bell was rung to mark the highest point reached before the towers fell, a solemn reminder of their courage and sacrifice.

We climb SO they are never forgotten.

9/11 Memorial Stair Climb at Autzen

08/07/2025

Important Notice from DFPA:
𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐔𝐒𝐄 𝐑𝐄𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐈𝐂𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐋𝐄𝐕𝐄𝐋 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐄: 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐄
𝐃𝐅𝐏𝐀 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐒 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄: Effective Sunday, August 10, 2025, at 12:01 am, the Fire Danger Level and Public Use Restriction Level will increase to EXTREME for all private, county, state, and Bureau of Indian Affairs land within the Douglas District.

IFPL (Industrial Fire Precaution Level) levels within the Douglas District will remain at IFPL LEVEL 3, in regulated use area (s) DG-1, DG-2, UA-1, UA-2, and all forestland within one-eighth mile thereof.

What does this change mean to the public?

Non-industrial power saw usage, cutting, grinding, or welding of metal, cutting, trimming, or mowing of dried, cured grass, and power-driven machinery for non-industrial improvement or development on private property is now PROHIBITED.

The State Forester or an authorized representative may, in writing, approve a modification or waiver of these requirements.

These restrictions shall remain in effect until replaced or terminated by an additional Closedown Order of the State Forester or an authorized representative.

Maps of the subject area may be viewed at the State Forester's Office, in Salem, Oregon, and at principal offices of the Forest Protection District.

Definitions of words and phrases used in this proclamation may be found in ORS 477.001, OAR 629-041-0005.

For more information, visit www.dfpa.net , check out our social media,
FB: douglasforestprotectiveassociation, Insta: , or call the office (541) 672-6507.

07/20/2025

Thanks to the Oregon State Fire Marshal and the summer staffing grant. Your Tiller Fire District volunteers have been staffing our main station during Fire Season in order to have quicker response times and increased personnel for emergencies. This has proven to be successful on multiple occasions so far.

This weekend your Tiller Volunteers have been staffing the Fire Station and a Medical Station at the South Umpqua Falls Campground during the Cow Creek Tribal Pow Wow. Today Tiller Fire District was able to staff with 6 personnel. We had 3 personnel at the Medical Station with our medical vehicle and 3 personnel hanging out in Tiller at the Tiller Art Fair with our brush rig, providing fire safety information.

07/12/2025

With another week of hot weather coming up and the Local Pow Wow going on over the next couple weeks at the South Umpqua Falls. Tiller Fire would like to remind everyone that we have an Emergency 911 Phone located on the front of our Main Station in Tiller. The phone will connect you with the Douglas County 911 Center. It is to be used for Emergencies Only.

We also want to remind everyone to drive safely, especially on South Umpqua Rd. Please travel at safe speeds and use Caution in the areas where the road becomes 1 lane. During the Pow Wow, you will see increased traffic and pedestrians in the area around the South Umpqua Falls Campground and Day Use Area, Please use Caution.

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