I would like to update and correct some of the information circulating regarding the structure fire in the 37000 block of Row River Road in Dorena on February 14, 2015. As previously noted, this fire was outside the protection boundaries for South Lane County Fire & Rescue (SLCFR). While we do not cover this area for fire protection, it is within our ambulance service area.

The media has reported SLCFR did not initiate a fire response to this incident, and only sent it’s medic unit. This reporting is inaccurate and not representative of all the facts. Upon notification by Central Lane 911 the victim had re-entered the burning structure and was trapped, SLCFR fire units immediately responded to affect a potential rescue. The preservation of life is our highest priority, and we have a policy allowing an out of District fire response where a life is immediately threatened by fire.

South Lane County Fire and Rescue crews responded to a motor vehicle accident involving a School bus and full size pickup at 2:46 PM this afternoon on Row River Rd at MP-14, Dorena. The pickup had a single male driver who was uninjured. The bus contained approximately 25 elementary age students, and one student was transported to Cottage Grove Hospital for evaluation.

The accident is being investigated by the Lane County Sheriffs Office. South Lane County Fire & Rescue provides Fire and EMS protection to the communities of Cottage Grove, Creswell and 132 square miles of unincorporated Southern Lane County.

South Lane County Fire & Rescue is currently inviting qualified applicants to apply for the position of Firefighter / Paramedic. 

To Apply:
Contact the South Lane County Fire & Rescue Business Office @ 233 E. Harrison Avenue, Cottage Grove, OR 97424; Telephone (541) 942-4493. 

Or visit our Employment page.

Closing Date: Applications must be received by the Fire District Business Office no later than 5:00 pm, March 20th, 2015 to be considered.

Two men were recognized by the South Lane County Fire & Rescue Board of Directors during the December Fire Board meeting for their willingness to help save a life earlier this year.

The two men came across a motor vehicle accident involving a car and a tree on Sears Rd at the intersection of Molitor Ranch Rd in Cottage Grove on November 14th, 2014. The vehicle was occupied by a single male driver and his dog. After the accident and prior to arrival of SLCFR medic units, the vehicle suddenly caught fire with the driver still inside. The two men immediately removed the occupant, saving him from the fire.