Governance
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.
Governance & Leadership
SLCFR is governed by a five-member elected Board and led by the Fire Chief, who is employed by the Board. The Fire Chief serves as the CEO of the District, overseeing all personnel and operations.
Service Area & Operations
SLCFR is located south of the Eugene/Springfield area along the I-5 corridor in the Willamette Valley. The District operates from four recognized fire stations and has an ISO Class 2/4/10W rating, achieved on April 1, 2016.
The District serves a population of approximately 25,000 residents within its 132-square-mile boundary and provides 24/7 advanced life support ambulance services across an 800-square-mile area, including locations outside the Fire District boundaries.
Funding & Community Support
SLCFR is funded by a permanent property tax rate of $1.0335 per $1,000 of assessed value. In 2012, voters approved an Operations and Staffing Levy of $0.047 per $1,000, which has been essential in maintaining staffing levels and critical services. Without this levy, ambulance services and station staffing in Creswell and Cottage Grove would be significantly reduced.
Public Records
As a general rule most Fire District records and documents are public records and may be accessed by members of the general public. State law clearly defines certain exceptions that are not open for public disclosure.
For more information on South Lane County Fire & Rescue's public record policy and fee structure please call us at (541) 942-4493 or visit Station 201 at 233 E. Harrison Ave. Cottage Grove, OR 97424.
For an application to request access to a public record please fill out the application attached below and submit via email to info@southlanefire.org
Request for Quote
Quotes are due by 5:00 p.m. on June 30, 2024, September 30, 2024, and marked to the attention of John Wooten, Fire Chief, 233 E Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424. Submittals shall include a quote that identifies the cost breakdown for the various facets of the work requested. There will be no formal opening of the quotes received. Quotes will not be accepted after the stated submittal deadline date and time, and any late quotes will be rejected.
All questions related to this project should be directed to:
Justin Baird, Deputy Chief, at jbaird@southlanefire.org.
Request for Quotes: No proposals at this time