Community Outreach
An essential component of the South Lane County Fire & Rescue mission of “Quality Service” is through community outreach and education related to life safety, environmental protection, and property conservation.
Schedule a Station Tour
We welcome community members, students, and local groups to tour our fire stations and get a behind-the-scenes look at how South Lane County Fire & Rescue operates. Tours are a great way to learn about fire safety, meet the crews, and see the equipment up close.
To schedule a tour, please contact our main office at (541) 942-4493 or visit us at Station 201, 233 Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove, OR, Monday through Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM. We look forward to showing you around!
Fire Station Tours
Get a behind-the-scenes look at your local fire station and meet the firefighters who serve your community.
Community events
We proudly participate in local events to connect with residents, share safety tips, and build stronger community ties.
CPR Training
We offer CPR training sessions by request to help community members learn lifesaving skills and respond confidently in emergencies.
We schedule the following activities for all age groups. Please contact us to request and schedule any of the mentioned activities below by contacting administration 541-942-4493 during regular business hours.
Annual Movie Night
Each year South Lane Fire & Rescue hosts a community movie night at our Creswell and Cottage Grove stations. Movie nights are open to the public and are free to attend. We also have a prevention fair that takes place before the movie with several fun events.
Stay tuned for details!
Beeper Show
Fire Chief John Wooten is featured on the Beeper show the 3rd Friday of each month. Tune into KNND AM 1400 from 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM!
Click here to learn more!
Resources for Parents
Teaching kids about fire safety and emergency preparedness is essential for keeping families safe. Explore interactive resources, tips, and activities designed to help children learn how to prevent fires and respond in an emergency.
Oregon State Fire Marshal - kids
The OSFM provides training and resources to schools, families, and communities. On their website, you can download these resources and learn more about their services.
Sparky.org
Sparky.org is a fire safety education website for kids, featuring interactive games, coloring sheets, videos, and other resources from the National Fire Protection Association.
Home Safety Checklist
Did you know you may have less than 3 minutes to safely escape a fire in your home? Complete this checklist to help prevent a fire from happening. Be sure to make and practice your home escape plan.