Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER May 23

Cloudy

84°F

56°F

Moderate

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity and high temperatures forecasted for today.

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About

Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department

Serving the Milton Freewater area with pride and distinction since 1982. As we look to the future, exciting things will be happening for the safety and health of the people of our Valley.

MFRFD & EMS now operates as the sole ambulance service within a vast 350-mile radius that lies beyond the city's coverage, providing critical emergency medical services to a largely underserved population. As the only available resource in the region, MFRFD plays a crucial role in ensuring that residents have access to timely and professional medical care during emergencies. Their commitment to serving this expansive area highlights their dedication to community health and safety, filling a vital gap in healthcare services where no other options exist. The reliability and expertise of MFRFD's team are essential for the well-being of the communities within this extensive service area, making them an indispensable asset to the region.

Over the decades, under Saager's stewardship, the Milton Freewater Rural Fire Department and EMS evolved from a volunteer-driven initiative into a professional emergency services provider serving a 350-square-mile radius. Despite financial and operational hurdles, Saager's steadfast commitment to community service and innovative leadership has ensured the department's resilience and ongoing dedication to enhancing the safety and lives of the people of Milton Freewater and beyond.

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7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department, 84629 Eastside Rd, Milton-Freewater, OR 97862, USA

Today

May 23

84°F 56°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, low relative humidity and high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	5:12am - 8:27pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	16 - 46 %
Winds	SW 8.3 - 13.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Sun

May 24

83.7°F 57.5°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:11am - 8:28pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	14 - 51 %
Winds	SW 11.2 - 15.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Mon

May 25

82°F 56.9°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:11am - 8:29pm
Precipitation	30%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	27 - 57 %
Winds	W 16.4 - 24.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.12 m³/m³

Tue

May 26

66.5°F 48.7°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:10am - 8:30pm
Precipitation	24%, 0.6 mm
Rel. Humidity	29 - 80 %
Winds	SW 11.2 - 21.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.11 m³/m³

Wed

May 27

68.3°F 50.3°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:09am - 8:31pm
Precipitation	25%, 1.2 mm
Rel. Humidity	39 - 83 %
Winds	S 12.8 - 20.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.11 m³/m³

Thu

May 28

76.5°F 50°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:08am - 8:32pm
Precipitation	18%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	29 - 67 %
Winds	SSW 10.4 - 25.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 m³/m³

Fri

May 29

73.6°F 54.4°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:08am - 8:33pm
Precipitation	21%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	18 - 52 %
Winds	SSW 16.1 - 28.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.13 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 May 23 3:22am.

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