Milton-Freewater Rural Fire Department

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Mar 23

Cloudy

57°F

37°F

Low

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

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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.

Public Contact Information

Website
https://www.mfrfd.com/
Public Status Page
https://beforeyouburn.com/a/milton-freewater-rural-fire-department
Email
irsaager@mfrfd.com
Non-Emergency Phone
(541) 938-7146
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/mfrfd00/

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

Mar 23

57.3°F 36.8°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:49am - 7:10pm
Precipitation	2%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	41 - 71 %
Winds	WSW 5 - 5.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 m³/m³

Tue

Mar 24

68.5°F 46.9°F

Moderate Drizzle

Low Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:48am - 7:11pm
Precipitation	48%, 0.7 mm
Rel. Humidity	44 - 83 %
Winds	SSW 11.9 - 18.6 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 m³/m³

Wed

Mar 25

56°F 40.7°F

Slight Drizzle

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:46am - 7:12pm
Precipitation	47%, 0.25 mm
Rel. Humidity	54 - 82 %
Winds	SW 15.2 - 32.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.29 m³/m³

Thu

Mar 26

51°F 35.2°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:44am - 7:14pm
Precipitation	5%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	33 - 70 %
Winds	SSW 12.5 - 26.4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.27 m³/m³

Fri

Mar 27

56°F 36.4°F

Cloudy

Low Fire Conditions

Clouds generally forming or developing, Generally favorable conditions for burning.

Daylight	6:42am - 7:15pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	41 - 59 %
Winds	NE 6.5 - 5.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 m³/m³

Sat

Mar 28

58.3°F 43.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:40am - 7:16pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	44 - 68 %
Winds	SW 5.4 - 4 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.26 m³/m³

Sun

Mar 29

67.3°F 48.6°F

Cloudy

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:38am - 7:17pm
Precipitation	14%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	43 - 64 %
Winds	SE 5.7 - 4.3 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.25 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 Mar 23 6:31pm.

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