Jackson County Fire District #5

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Sep 16

Cloudy

78°F

47°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

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Jackson County Fire District #5

Jackson County Fire District No.5 is an all-risk agency that provides fire suppression, wildland firefighting, Advanced Life Support, hazardous material, rescue, and extrication services. JCFD5 operates out of three (3) fully staffed fire stations located in the communities of Phoenix, Talent, and unincorporated Ashland with a population of over 23,000.

Jackson County Fire District No. 5 provides fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazardous materials response, and technical rescue to a 120 square mile area in southern Oregon. Operating out of three strategically located stations, the district's firefighters and paramedics serve the communities of Phoenix, Talent, Ashland, and surrounding unincorporated areas.

The department responds to various emergencies including fires, medical calls, extrications, rescues, and more. Jackson County Fire District No. 5 has strong cooperative agreements with neighboring agencies for additional response support. Beyond emergency services, the district places emphasis on fire and life safety education for the community. With roots dating back to 1963, Jackson County Fire District No. 5 remains committed to serving its area with exceptional customer service.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Jackson County Fire District #5, 5811 S Pacific Hwy, Phoenix, OR 97535, USA

Today

Sep 16

78.3°F 47.2°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, elevated winds and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:52am - 7:18pm
Precipitation	18%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	28 - 78 %
Winds	NNW 8.6 - 22.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 m³/m³

Thu

Sep 17

73.1°F 58.4°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, slight, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:53am - 7:16pm
Precipitation	24%, 0.4 mm
Rel. Humidity	34 - 87 %
Winds	N 8.6 - 11.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 m³/m³

Fri

Sep 18

80.6°F 52.5°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:54am - 7:15pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 82 %
Winds	NW 7.2 - 7.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Sat

Sep 19

82.4°F 55.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:55am - 7:13pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	21 - 59 %
Winds	SSW 7.9 - 5.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Sun

Sep 20

86.5°F 57.7°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:56am - 7:11pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	16 - 56 %
Winds	NW 8 - 4.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.28 m³/m³

Mon

Sep 21

85.2°F 57°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:57am - 7:09pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 68 %
Winds	NW 6.2 - 6.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 m³/m³

Tue

Sep 22

82.9°F 52.5°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

State of sky on the whole unchanged, high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:58am - 7:08pm
Precipitation	3%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	17 - 64 %
Winds	WNW 6.4 - 5.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.24 m³/m³

** Yellow or Red highlights indicates more dangerous fire weather conditions. Please verify burning status with your local fire agency.

Weather source: noaa.gov. Updated Sep 16 2:44pm.

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Regional Partners

ODF - Southwest Oregon District

With hot, dry summers and frequent lightning, the area faces high wildfire risk. The Southwest Oregon District office oversees fire protection for diverse lands through responsible management, rapid response, and community partnerships.

Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)

The Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) protects 16 million acres of Oregon's public and private forestlands from wildfire, manages 800,000+ acres of Oregon's state forests, enforces the Oregon Forest Practices Act and other rules and laws to conserve Oregon's forests, assists private forestland owners, and works with urban communities to help sustain Oregon's most "lived-in" forests - trees in urban areas, city parks, neighborhoods, and open spaces. ODF serves Oregonians by helping to keep forests healthy, working, and sustainable.

State of Oregon

Oregon is served by a coordinated network of state, regional, and local agencies that work together to protect communities, manage natural resources, and deliver essential services. From environmental protection to public safety, these agencies ensure responsive, equitable governance across the state’s diverse landscapes—supporting residents through collaboration, innovation, and a commitment to community well-being.