Dexter Rural Fire Protection District

The outdoor burn season for Lane County will officially conclude on Sunday, May 31st at 6:00 P.M.

As we transition into warmer and drier conditions, we urge all residents to exercise caution with outdoor burning and prepare their properties for fire season.

It is essential to ensure that all debris burns are fully extinguished and to maintain safe outdoor burning practices throughout the remaining days of the outdoor burn season.

Fire season will be approaching quickly and we want to prepare for a safe summer.
Thank you for helping keep our community safe!

Dexter Fire would like to thank Bi-Mart of Springfield for their generous donation of bottled water. The water will support our responders during emergency calls, wildfire responses and outside training ensuring proper hydration at all times. Having a healthy and well hydrated crew is vital to keeping our community safe, our responders safe and ready for the next calm for service.
This vital support of small rural fire districts is essential for our continued support of our local and regional communities.
Thank you again -mart for your generous donation and support.

Dexter Fire responded to multiple fires along Hwy 58 this afternoon. Crews were able quickly extinguish the fire, start mopping up and creating control lines. When USFS units arrived they were briefed of the situation and continued improving containment lines and extinguishing hot spots.

Thank you OSP and ODOT for providing traffic control, keeping our crews safe. And thank you to USFS for responding and supporting fire response efforts as conditions continue to dry out.

Reminder to vote!
The Primary Election Deadline is next Tuesday, May 19th at 8pm.

If you have any questions about Measure 20-382 don't hesitate to call the fire station! Enjoy your weekend!

Want to know if you can set fire to your burn pile today? For a convenient way to determine, please call the LRAPA number listed and follow the provided instructions.

Remember to adhere to essential safety guidelines and precautions as fire season approaches. Our goal is to minimize flammable materials while ensuring effective management of burn piles.

Note: Elsewhere in Lane County is outside Eugene, Springfield, Oakridge, Florence, and Coastal Lane County.

Due to a few questions brought to our attention we want to make it clear that this is not an increase to your taxes. Measure 20-382 is a renewal of the existing operations levy tax.

Congratulations to the 2026 Joint PHG and Dexter Fire Spring Volunteer Firefighter/EMS Academy! Please help us in congratulating our graduates: Jefferson, Anthony, Joshua, Lucas, Rio, Steele, and Noah!

We are very proud of their hard work, heart to serve our communities, and appreciate their invaluable contributions as volunteer firefighters and EMS personnel.

May is Wildfire Awareness Month

Focus: Defensible Space

Creating defensible space around your home helps slow the spread of wildfire and gives firefighters a safer place to work.

Clear debris, trim vegetation, and keep flammable materials away from your home, it will make a big difference.

Wildfire risk is real in our area and preparation starts at home.

Have questions about defensible space or your property? Reach out to Mohawk Valley Rural Fire District, we are here to help.

Thinking about outdoor burning? Take a pause.
As conditions dry out, burning rules can change quickly—and what’s safe one week may not be the next.

Before you burn:
Check current regulations
Watch the weather (wind = no go)
Have water and tools ready
Never leave a fire unattended

Check to see if it's a burn day: www.lrapa-or.gov/air-quality-protection/burning-overview/outdoor-burning/

With the help of the Oregon State Fire Marshal, we are committed to providing expert guidance on wildfire prevention and safety. Establishing defensible space is essential to protecting your home and property. By maintaining a well-maintained lawn, with grass cut to under four inches, you can significantly reduce the risk of wildfires spreading. Take proactive measures to safeguard your property this summer.

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