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About Us

South Lane County Fire & Rescue (SLCFR) proudly serves the cities of Cottage Grove, Creswell, and rural South Lane County. SLCFR was formed on July 1, 2003, under ORS Chapter 478 as an Oregon Special District, providing fire suppression, rescue, EMS, and fire prevention services.

Our Mission & Vision

Mission

"We protect life, property, and the environment through quality service"

VISION

Utilizing our core values, we will be an example for others to follow by providing the highest standard of service.

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We will...​

  • Operate according to our core values

  • Be prepared for the future of our growing communities

  • Be marked by professionalism and known for responsiveness

  • Be dedicated to safety, reliability, and service

  • Have a management/labor partnership where decisions are made collaboratively

  • Be an organization that anticipates, influences, and embraces change

  • Be recognized as a regional leader by our community, neighbors and peers

  • Be enthusiastically supported by our community which views us with pride, respect and confidence

  • Be an organization that develops and promotes the wellness and fitness of its members.

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Call Volume & Emergency Response

The SLCFR Fire District remains committed to providing high-quality fire protection, emergency medical services, and community safety initiatives to the residents of South Lane County. (2024 Statistics below).

5382

Total calls in 2024

14.75

Emergency Calls per Day

62%

Increase in calls since 2011

Our Core Values

Integrity

  • ​The quality or state of being of sound moral principle; uprightness, honesty, and sincerity

  • Personal integrity in our individual conduct

  • Professional integrity in the manner which we conduct the business of the Fire District

Respect

  • Respect for self

  • Respect for the Citizens we serve

  • Respect for all members of the organization

  • Respect for all agencies/organizations with whom we work

Courage

  • The courage of performance under dangerous and stressful conditions

  • The courage of being honest-and not tolerating others who are dishonest

Caring & Compassion

  • The caring and compassion to render aid and provide service to all without reservation

Commitment

  • The commitment to a sense of duty and responsibility

  • The commitment of loyalty to the other members of the organization

  • The commitment to service above self

  • The commitment to continued professional development

Community

  • Dedication to-the communities we serve

  • Dedication to be an active member of the community

  • Dedication to continuous transparency with those we serve

Collaboration

  • Working together to achieve a common goal

  • Open, honest and timely communication

Governance and Board

Our District is governed by a five member elected Board and led by the Fire Chief, who is employed by the Board. The Fire Chief is the CEO of the District and all other District personnel work for and under the Fire Chief’s direction.

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Staffing & Personnel

SLCFR employs 23 career operations personnel assigned to three shifts, with seven personnel per shift. Each shift includes:

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  • 1 Division Chief/Paramedic

  • 2 Captain/Paramedics

  • 2 Engineer/Paramedics

  • 2 Firefighter/Paramedics

  • 1 Apprentice Firefighter/EMT (12 hour)

 

These career staff members are supported by a dedicated team of Resident Firefighter/EMTs and Community Reserve Firefighter/EMTs. The administrative branch consists of the Fire Chief, Deputy Chief, Fire Marshal, and two administrative personnel.

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