Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Current Conditions

LOCAL FIRE WEATHER Jul 25

Clear

85°F

61°F

Moderate

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

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About

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County

Proudly serving the residents and visitors of N.E. Josephine County, Oregon since 1979.

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.

Boundary Map

7-Day Fire Weather Forecast

Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County , 28353 N Main St, San Tan Valley, AZ 85143, USA

Today

Jul 25

85.4°F 61.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:58am - 8:40pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	18 - 62 %
Winds	WNW 13.7 - 18.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Sun

Jul 26

88.9°F 57.2°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	5:59am - 8:39pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	23 - 85 %
Winds	WNW 12.8 - 17.7 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Mon

Jul 27

90.2°F 55.7°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

Cloud development not observed or not observable, elevated winds and very high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:00am - 8:38pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	18 - 75 %
Winds	NW 11.8 - 11.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Tue

Jul 28

89.1°F 48.4°F

Clear

Moderate Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:01am - 8:37pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	24 - 94 %
Winds	NNW 8.7 - 9.8 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Wed

Jul 29

90.7°F 54°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

Cloud generally dissolving or becoming less developed, very high temperatures forecasted for today.

Daylight	6:02am - 8:36pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	25 - 98 %
Winds	NNW 9.5 - 8.9 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Thu

Jul 30

92.5°F 51.5°F

Cloudy

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:03am - 8:35pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	16 - 91 %
Winds	NW 9.2 - 10.1 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 m³/m³

Fri

Jul 31

97°F 52.6°F

Clear

High Fire Conditions

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

Daylight	6:05am - 8:34pm
Precipitation	0%, 0 mm
Rel. Humidity	16 - 81 %
Winds	NNW 9.5 - 9.2 mp/h
Soil Moisture	0.07 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 Jul 25 2:55pm.

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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.

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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.