Farewell Firefighter Nissen

Firefighter Nissen began his career with Oregon Fire and Rescue on 10/19/1988. He was one of the last Paramedics assigned to Life Squad 8, along with his longtime partner, Doug Cousino. For 36 years, Doug cared for many patients, extinguished numerous fires, and...

Safe Kids Day 2025

Join us at Pearson Metropark on May 17 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. We will host our Bike Rodeo, along with helmet fittings provided by our Safe Kids experts. Learn about water and boat safety and get fitted for your very own life jacket. We will be at Lot 4, eager...

State Wide Burn Ban

Please review the Ohio Burn Laws before you burn. Clean and dry wood may be burned in a 3x3 pit or ring after 6:00 PM. In the month of March, No burning is permitted during the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Dry and Windy weather also provides natural hazards for open...

2024 Annual Report

The Oregon Fire and Rescue Department (O.F.R.D) responded to nearly 4,000 incidents in 2024, an 11% increase in run volume from 2023. O.F.R.D. was active in fire prevention, new hires, department growth, community outreach, and training. Please click on the link to...

Staying safe this Thanksgiving

Thanksgiving is near. Statistics show a rise in cooking-related fires during the week of Thanksgiving. We have provided some helpful tips to help you keep your family and your home safe. Frozen turkeys and hot oil don't mix. Thaw your turkey before cooking. For most...

Burn Prevention

Most “fire-related injuries” are burns. In fact, approximately every 60 seconds someone in the U.S. sustains a burn injury serious enough to require treatment. Increased awareness of the dangers can prevent injuries. Here is everything you need to know about preventing burns and keep your family safe!

Protecting Your Children From Burns

Keep young children at least 3 feet away from any place where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.
Keep hot foods and liquids away from table and counter edges.
Never hold a child while cooking, drinking or carrying hot foods or liquids.
Teach children that hot things burn.
When children are old enough, teach them to cook safely. Supervise them closely.

Prevent Scalds and Burns- Quick Tips

Use the back burners when you cook, if possible. Turn pot handles towards the back of the stove. This will prevent spills from overturned pots and pans containing hot food or liquids.
Keep all appliance cords coiled and away from counter edges.
Use oven mitts or potholders when moving hot food from ovens, microwave ovens or stovetops. Never use wet oven mitts or potholders as they can cause scald burns.
Replace old or worn oven mitts.
Open heated food containers slowly, away from your face. Hot steam from the container can cause burns.
Foods heat unevenly in microwave ovens. Stir and test before eating.