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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...
Garage and Basement Fire Safety
Garage and basement fires can spread farther and cause more injuries and dollar loss than fires that start in other areas of your home. Here is everything you need to know about keeping your home safe!
Garage and Basement Fire Tips
- Store oil, gasoline, paints, propane and varnishes in a shed away from your home.
- Keep items that can burn on shelves away from appliances.
- Plug only one charging appliance into an outlet.
- Don’t use an extension cord when charging an appliance.
- Install:
- A 20-minute fire-rated door that is self-closing and self-latching from the garage into the house.
- A ceiling made with ⅝-inch Type X gypsum board (or the equivalent) if you have living space above the garage.
- A wall with ½-inch gypsum board (or the equivalent) if the wall attaches the garage to your home.
- An attic hatch cover if you have attic access from the garage.
- A heat alarm — not a smoke alarm — in your garage. The heat alarm will sound if the temperature rises too high.
Did You Know? Facts about Garage Fires
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Every year, there are 6,600 garage fires in homes that result in an average of:
- 30 deaths.
- 400 injuries.
- $457 million in property loss.
Of these fires, 93 percent occurred in one- and two-family homes.
Electrical malfunction is the leading cause of garage fires. These fires can start because of shorts in wires, damaged wires, and overloading electrical outlets.
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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...