Please use the following table as a guide to restrictions that will be in place whenever the area enters a corresponding fire danger level.
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SLCFR News
Jun
09
Mar
22
SLCFR is currently not taking applications for Firemed. We are updating the application, and the website will be up and running the first week of May 2023. If you have questions please call our office at 541-942-4493.
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Nov
17
Sep
30
Measure 20-338 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.
A “YES” vote would maintain the District’s current level of service including staffed 24/7 paramedic level ambulance service in Cottage Grove and Creswell
SLCF&R Facts:
¨District staff responds to 5,000 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 staff of 27 full time employees, supplemented by reserve (volunteers) and resident (student) personnel.
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Sep
07
Movie Night was initially scheduled for September 9th and 10th, 2022. Unfortunately there will be extreme weather this weekend to include extreme heat and high winds forecast for the time of the event.
We are dedicated to providing a fun night while ensuring the safety of all who attend. We have decided to postpone Movie Night to the following weekend; September 16th and 17th.
At the time of writing the forecast is more favorable and temperatures should be more comfortable. We hope to see you on the 16th or 17th!
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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%.