What is a HEARTSafe Community?
Our HEARTSafe Community program is a set of criteria and guidelines designed to improve outcomes to sudden cardiac arrest emergencies through a specific set of training, preparation and response protocols.
This criteria supports the cardiac arrest “chain of survival” and encourages communities to put that chain of survival into action. Activities include:
· Widespread CPR instruction
· Public access defibrillators
· Aggressive resuscitation protocols for first responders and area hospitals
Communities that strive to become “heart safe” must meet the criteria established by the Citizen CPR Foundation. Upon completion, they receive signage and official recognition as a HEARTSafe Community to demonstrate a commitment to citizen health and safety.
To schedule CPR training please complete our CPR Training Request Form HERE
Operations and Staffing Levy Clarification
October 27, 2022
The District has received several calls regarding the language in the Voter Pamphlet for the renewal of our five-year levy. The Levy Renewal is at $0.47/$1000 of assessed value and is not $47/$1000 of assessed value. This is not a new tax.
Thank you for bringing this to our attention.
John Wooten
Fire Chief
SOUTH LANE COUNTY FIRE & RESCUE DISTRICT
Invitation to Bid
Station 201 Bathroom Remodel
In accordance with Policy A-2 Fiscal Policy, the District is seeking bids from qualified contractors for a bathroom remodel at 233 Harrison Ave, Cottage Grove (Station 201). The remodel project includes renovation of an existing bathroom to include a shower stall. The project area may be viewed by interested contractors Mon-Fri from 8am to 4pm PST or by appointment. To be considered qualified, the party submitting the bid must provide proof of their Oregon CCB license, bond, and insurance. All bids must be in writing and include a good faith estimate of costs including permits, construction materials, labor costs and any other projected expenses associated with the project.
Bids must be submitted by Thursday November 17, 2022, at 5pm PST. Incomplete bids will not be considered. The Board of Directors will review the bids and may make an award at their regular business meeting on Thursday November 17, 2022. Notice of the public meeting will be posted on the District’s website www.southlanefire.org.
By Mail or in person at, By Fax at, By email at,
South Lane County Fire & Rescue 541-942-3367
Attn: Chief Wooten
233 Harrison Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
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.
CERT ORIENTATION CLASS AND Q AND A WILL BE MONDAY OCTOBER 3, 2022 AT 6:30PM AT STATION 201 LOCATED AT 233 E. HARRISON AVE COTTAGE GROVE OR 97424.
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%. Learn more...
Administration and Headquarters
233 Harrison Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
tel: (541) 942-4493
fax: (541) 942-3367
Business Hours: 8 am to 5 pm Mon-Fri