South Lane County Fire and Rescue News Blog
Five years ago, you approved a five-year local option levy. Thank you!
Levy Summary:
Measure 20-278 proposes renewing a 5 year local option levy at a rate of $0.47 per $1,000 of assessed value to be used for District Operations. If the measure is renewed the District will be able to maintain it’s current staffing and operations capability crucial to the newly acquired ISO rating of 2/4/10W.
A yes vote would:
• Maintain 24/7 staffing at the Cottage Grove and Creswell fire stations.
• Keep 24/7 paramedic ambulance service.
• Prevent the loss of up to nine firefighter/paramedic positions.
• Keep home and business insurance costs down due to the current ISO protection ratings.
• Keep response times to your emergencies down.
• Enhance fire and EMS capabilities to keep you safe.
SLCF&R Facts:
District staff respond to about 4,000 calls for help every year.
The District serves an area of about 132 square miles.
The District provides ambulance service to 800 square miles.
The District operates 4 fire stations; 2 are operated 24 hours a day.
The District has the second lowest permanent tax rate in Lane County for a Fire District.
The District employs a total staff of 25 full time employees and 20 reserve (volunteers) and resident personnel.
Q: Does South Lane County Fire & Rescue provide Fire and EMS (Ambulance Service)?
A:Yes, SLCFR is staffed with dual trained firefighter/paramedics. Both Cottage Grove and Creswell stations are staffed 24/7.
Q: Is this a new tax?
A: No, this is a renewal at .47 per $1,000 of your homes assessed value.
Q: What happens if the measure does not pass?
A: Without the funding SLCFR would be forced to cut up to nine (9) positions and eliminate ambulance service.
Q: What if I have questions?”
A: Feel free to attend a monthly fire district meeting, or contact our business office at 541-942-4493.
Illegal Burn Complaints:
If you would like to file a complaint for illegal burning please contact LRAPA at 541-726-1930 or follow this link;
http://www.lrapa.org/…/Online-Comp…/Online-Complaint-Form-43
LRAPA is the enforcement authority within Lane County for complaints involving illegal burning. Unless the fire is actively growing and moving it is not necessary to call 911.
SLCFR will begin forwarding all burn complaints for illegal burning to LRAPA effective immediately. Response to these calls by SLCFR personnel and equipment will be on a case by case basis once open burning is permitted.
Open burning remains closed until further notice. Please monitor our Facebook Page for information on the 2017 Fire Season and Open Burning.
A ground ambulance transport in the South Lane County area will cost more than $1,800, and an air ambulance more than $18,000, unless you have FireMed! Health insurance may cover 20-50%.