Alfalfa Fire & Rescue

Oregon Department of Forestry declares wildfire season May 8th

AFD doing their annual Aerial Testing and it passed! Rain or shine we make sure our equipment is up to date and ready for response. Thank you to the volunteers who helped out with this process today!

🚒 Alfalfa Fire is hiring for a Seasonal Firefighter position!

💼 Position Details:
Starting pay is $18/hour + DOE (Depending on Experience). We offer flexible scheduling with multiple shift options, including part-time and full-time positions to fit your availability.

📅 Application Deadline: April 30

🔥 Apply Today!

📞 Contact:
Operations Chief Parvin
📧 [email protected]

📱 971-209-5364

Find the application on our website!

https://www.alfalfafiredistrict.org/2026-summer-staffing-application

Due to drier than normal conditions and the increased risk of Wildfire, the Alfalfa Fire District will be closing outdoor burning at midnight April 30th. This will include burn barrels. Propane fire pits will be allowed. For any question’s, please contact the district at 541-382-2333. We appreciate everyones help with keeping our district safe.

The Alfalfa Fire District has placed a levy measure on the May ballot. If approved, the levy would provide funding for district operations, staffing, and emergency response services.

If the levy is not approved, the district may need to evaluate service levels, staffing, and operational resources, including the potential use of additional mutual aid from neighboring agencies.

The proposed levy would be based on assessed property values, not market values.

* Market value is the estimated amount a property could sell for on the open market.
* Assessed value is the value assigned to a property by the county for tax purposes.

Property owners can look up their assessed value at:
https://dial.deschutes.org

Additional information about the levy measure and district operations is available at:
www.alfalfafiredistrict.org

This information is provided for educational and informational purposes.

It is looking like it will be a busy summer. Here are some great tips to get your home ready.

This weekend is looking like another great chance to work on a defensible space project to give your home some added protection this wildfire season.

Don't know where to start? We offer free defensible space assessments and project ideas!

Check out https://www.oregon.gov/osfm/wildfire/Pages/defensiblespace.aspx

Afd crews are working their second escaped burn of the day. Please remember that fuels are dry and that even light winds can carry fuels and fire faster than you can get to it. remember to burn smart and as always if it gets away from you, we’re here to help.