The Rogue Forest Protective Association (RFPA) will hold its spring fire protection budget meeting on Thursday, April 18, 2024 from 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm at the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, 5286 Table Rock Road, Central Point, OR 97502. A copy...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Jan. 26, 2024) – The Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District is recruiting for multiple positions for the upcoming fire season, including entry-level and experienced firefighters, dispatchers and detection...

The Rogue Forest Protective Association will hold its regular fall board meeting Wednesday, December 6, 2023 from 9:00 am - 12:00 pm at the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District, 5286 Table Rock Road, Central Point, OR 97502. Agenda: 12-06-23 RFPA...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 13, 2023) – Following 134 days, the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF) Southwest Oregon District has officially declared an end to the 2023 fire season in Jackson and Josephine Counties. Consistent rain across the district...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Sept. 27, 2023) – Due to widespread rain, the fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will decrease to “low” (green) as of Wednesday,...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Sept. 25, 2023) – The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will decrease to “moderate” (blue), and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level...

As of Thursday, June 1, 2023, fire season has been declared in Jackson and Josephine counties and the current fire danger level is HIGH (yellow).    Beginning Friday, September 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m., the following public fire restrictions will take effect: No...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (July 28, 2023) – Due to dry vegetation, hot conditions, and numerous active fires in the region, the fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 30, 2023) – The fire danger level on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District will increase to “high” (yellow) and the Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will increase to Level 2...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (June 22, 2023) – The fire danger level on Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties will increase to “moderate” (blue) on Friday, June 23, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. Please...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (May 30, 2023) – Fire Season on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry’s (ODF) Southwest Oregon District begins Thursday, June 1, 2023 at 12:01 a.m. The fire danger level will be “Low” (green) and the Industrial...

JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (April 25, 2023) – The Forestland Classification Committee for Jackson and Josephine Counties will hold a meeting and work session on Wednesday, April 26 at 10:00 a.m. to continue reviewing properties involved in appeals, as well...