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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...
Children and Fire Safety
When it comes to children, safety should be a priority and when it comes to fire safety, it is no exception.
Here is everything you need to know about children and fire safety!
Kids and Fire Safety- Facts and Stats
- Every day, at least one child dies from a home fire and another 293 children are injured from fires or burns.
- Ninety percent of all fire-related deaths are due to home fires.
- Home fires can spread rapidly and leave families as little as two minutes to escape after an alarm sounds.
- Children under 5 years of age are at the greatest risk from home fire death and injury; their death rate is nearly twice the national average.
- Each year, nearly 488 children ages 14 and under die in home fires, and another 116,600 children are injured from a fire/burn related incident.
Fire Safety and Children- Helpful Hints
Keep Children Safe from Fire and Burns:
Some children are curious about fire. There are simple steps you can make to keep you and the people you love safer from fires and burns.
- Keep children 3 feet away from anything that can get hot. Space heaters and stovetops can cause terrible burns. Keep children away from anything that can lead to injury.
- Keep smoking materials locked in a place that is out of reach. Never leave cigarette lighters or matches where children can reach them.
- Never play with lighters or matches around children. Kids may try and imitate the dangerous behavior.
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Latest News
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...