The Depoe Bay Fire District was dispatched to a reported structure fire at a home in Gleneden Beach on May 19th just before noon. After receiving multiple reports via 911, mutual aid resources from North Lincoln Fire and Rescue and Newport Fire were dispatched along with crews from Depoe Bay Fire. On arrival personnel found the attached garage of one residence fully involved with fire and extending ... (Full Story & Photos)

Are you good with numbers? Would you have 2-4 hours in May to look over our budget and attend a budget committee meeting? If so, your help would be greatly appreciated!

The Depoe Bay RFPD Board of Directors will accept applications to fill 2 positions on the Depoe Bay RFPD Budget Committee. The Board of Directors will consider any applications received from qualified applicants.

Qualifications include ... (Full Story & Photos)

For most, the kitchen is the heart of the home, especially during the holidays. From testing family recipes to decorating cakes and cookies, everyone enjoys being part of the preparations.

So keeping fire safety top of mind in the kitchen during this joyous but hectic time is important, especially when there’s a lot of activity and people at home. As you start preparing your holiday schedule and ... (Full Story & Photos)

Beginning October 26, 2018, open burning is allowed within the Depoe Bay Fire District until further notice.

The Depoe Bay Fire District boundaries extend north to the Siletz River and south to Beverly Beach.

Before burning, please look at our Open Burning Fact Sheet in the link below. Questions? Call our administrative office at 541.764.2202 Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm.... (Full Story & Photos)

Depoe Bay Fire Chief Bill Johnson reports on recent District activity, including grants and an upcoming ballot measure. The 5-year optional levy that currently provides funding for 6 firefighters will expire in fiscal year 2019/2020, and Depoe Bay Fire District is asking for voter approval of a new 5-year optional levy which would begin in 2020/2021. This levy would provide funding for up to four ... (Full Story & Photos)

Depoe Bay Fire responded to a reported chimney fire at Salishan Lodge in Gleneden Beach at 7:13 p.m., Wednesday, August 29, 2018. Upon arrival crews found fire on the roof around the chimney. Fire suppression was initiated, and mutual aid was requested from North Lincoln Fire Rescue and Newport Fire Department. In total, 3 engines, 1 ladder truck, 1 rescue, and 4 chief officers responded with a total ... (Full Story & Photos)

Brand Name, Model of Affected Product: Kidde Dual Sensor (Photoelectric and Ionization) Smoke Alarms – Models PI2010 and PI9010

Hazard: A yellow protective cap in limited instances may have been left on one of the two smoke sensors in affected products during the manufacturing process, which could compromise the smoke alarms' ability to detect smoke.

Remedy: Replace affected ... (Full Story & Photos)

Effective May 22, the Willamette Valley Communications Center debuts the Text-To-911 service in Lincoln, Polk and Marion counties.

WVCC, which dispatches for 29 police, fire and ambulance services in the three counties, has completed testing and is now accepting text messages to 911 on Monday.

Text-To-911 is now an option for residents with wireless devices who need emergency assistance, but they ... (Full Story & Photos)