
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.
We will...
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Operate according to our core values
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Be prepared for the future of our growing communities
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Be marked by professionalism and known for responsiveness
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Be dedicated to safety, reliability, and service
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Have a management/labor partnership where decisions are made collaboratively
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Be an organization that anticipates, influences, and embraces change
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Be recognized as a regional leader by our community, neighbors and peers
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Be enthusiastically supported by our community which views us with pride, respect and confidence
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Be an organization that develops and promotes the wellness and fitness of its members.

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
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The quality or state of being of sound moral principle; uprightness, honesty, and sincerity
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Personal integrity in our individual conduct
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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
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The commitment to a sense of duty and responsibility
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The commitment of loyalty to the other members of the organization
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The commitment to service above self
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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

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
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2 Captain/Paramedics
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2 Engineer/Paramedics
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2 Firefighter/Paramedics
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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.