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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...
Cooking Fire Safety
Cooking is often a relaxing and fun task that brings family and friends together, but cooking is also the number one cause of home fires and home injuries. Being mindful while you cook, however, can go a long way to helping prevent these fires. Here is everything you need to know about cooking safely!
Cooking Fire Safety- Facts
- Unattended cooking is the leading factor in home cooking fires.
- Ranges accounted for the largest share of home cooking fire incidents.
- Frying poses the greatest risk of fire.
- Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires.
- Two-thirds of home cooking fires started when food or other cooking materials caught fire.
Cooking and Fire Safety- Tips
- Be on alert! If you are sleepy or have consumed alcohol don’t use the stove or stovetop.
- Stay in the kitchen while you are frying, grilling, boiling or broiling food.
- If you are simmering, baking or roasting food, check it regularly, remain in the kitchen while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
- Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.
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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...