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...

Campus Fire Safety

Going to college is an exciting time for students and their parents. Living in a new “home away from home” not only gives young adults more freedom to make their own choices, but it also provides them an increased level of personal responsibility while at school.

When it comes to on- and off-campus housing, it’s important for students and parents to keep fire safety top of mind. Here is everything you need to know about fire safety on campus!

Campus Fire Safety- Facts and Stats

94 percent of fatal campus fires occurred off-campus.
Smoking (29 percent) was the leading cause of fatal campus fires.
Alcohol was a factor in 76 percent of fatal campus fires.
Smoke alarms were either missing or tampered with (disconnected or battery removed) in 58 percent of fatal campus fires.
Fire sprinklers were not present in any of the 85 fatal campus fires.
70 percent of fatal campus fires occurred on the weekend (Friday, Saturday and Sunday).
73 percent of the fatal fires occurred between midnight and 6 a.m.
April was the peak month (13 percent) for fatal fires in campus housing.

Student Safety Tips

Cooking

Cook only where it is allowed.
Keep your cooking area clean and free of anything that can burn.
If a fire starts in a microwave, keep the door closed and unplug the unit.
Keep an eye on what you are cooking, especially if you are cooking at high temperatures.

Smoking

Make sure cigarettes and ashes are out.
Never toss hot cigarettes butts or ashes in the trash can.
Use deep, wide ashtrays.
Place ashtrays on something sturdy and hard to burn.
Don’t smoke when you have been drinking or are drowsy.
After a party, check for cigarette butts, especially under cushions. Chairs and sofas catch on fire fast and burn fast.

Electrical safety

Keep lamps, light fixtures, and light bulbs away from anything that can burn.
Never use an extension cord with large appliances, like a refrigerator.
Do not overload outlets.Use only surge protectors or power strips that have internal overload protection.