Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County
Current Conditions
LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Nov 23
Moderate Fire Hazard
Drizzle, not freezing, continuous, moderate, winds and high temperatures forecasted for the day.
Outdoor Debris Burning
Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County
Proudly serving the residents and visitors of N.E. Josephine County, Oregon since 1979.
Public Contact Information
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Websitehttps://www.ruralmetrofire.com
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Public Status Pagehttps://beforeyouburn.com/a/rural-metro-fire-department
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Email[email protected]
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Non-Emergency Phone(541) 474-1218
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Rural Metro Fire Department (RMFD), covering 250 square miles in Josephine & Jackson Counties (Oregon) including the areas of Camp Joy, Fort Vannoy, Galice, Grants Pass, Main, Merlin, Murphy, New Hope, Redwood, Rogue River Valley, Sunny Valley, Wilderville & Wonder.
Rural Metro Fire Department began operations in Josephine County in 1979.
Rural Metro Fire Department, established in 1948 with operations including unincorporated communities around the nation, including Alabama, Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Tennessee and Texas.
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Regional Partners
Oregon State Fire Marshal
To serve the people of Oregon by protecting, managing, and promoting stewardship of Oregon’s forests to enhance environmental, economic, and community sustainability.
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.
ODF Region #5 - Southwest Oregon
ODF Region 5 protects over 5 million ruggedly scenic acres in southwest Oregon. With hot, dry summers and frequent lightning, the region faces high wildfire risk. The Southwest Oregon District office oversees fire protection for diverse lands through responsible management, rapid response, and community partnerships.
