DFPA - Douglas Forest Protective Association
DFPA - Douglas Forest Protective Association
Our Mission is to provide the highest level of service to safeguard life, resources, and property from wildland fire through practical prevention & aggressive fire suppression.
The Douglas Forest Protective Association was formed in 1912 and is responsible for providing wildfire prevention, detection and suppression on 1.6 million acres of private, county, state, Bureau of Land Management and Bureau of Indian Affairs lands within the Douglas District. Historically, DFPA suppresses about 100 fires per year which collectively burns approximately 4,000 acres. Human caused fires account for roughly 75% of all wildfires within the Douglas District, with the two leading causes related to equipment use and debris burning.
Boundaries
1 of 1 zone is open today. Tap a zone for its burn season and status.
Local partner agencies
Fire departments and districts that work with DFPA - Douglas Forest Protective Association. Each sets its own burn status where it serves.
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Department Contacts
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Website https://www.dfpa.net/
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Public Status Page https://beforeyouburn.com/a/oregon-department-of-forestry-region-10
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Non-Emergency Phone (541) 672-6507
Boundaries
1 of 1 open- Douglas Forest Protective Association Burn season through May 29 Open
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Regional Partners
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.
