fire season

MEDFORD, Ore. – Firefighters with Medford Fire-Rescue are refreshing old skills and learning new fire techniques to prepare for fire season. The annual training is Monday through Wednesday of this week from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. near the intersection of Lone …

ASHLAND, Ore. — The city of Ashland is looking to pilot a new program that could help firefighters during wildfires. The city is considering getting an infrared drone. It can detect heat to tell firefighters where a fire is most active especially …

WASHINGTON D.C. —  Since June 1, 2018, Congressman Greg Walden has worked on several types of legislation regarding forest management. Last month, the congressman co-sponsored a new bill: the Resilient Federal Forests Act. “I don’t want us to be what some call smoke …

GRANTS PASS, Ore. —  “It came down to the high level of fire intensity of last summer and realizing how many people were confused about what we had,” said Josephine County Commissioner Lily Morgan. “They’re asking the county to find a solution.” …

SALEM, Ore. — In an effort to prevent a catastrophic fire from happening locally, Pacific Power executives met with the Oregon Public Utility Commission Tuesday to discuss its wildfire mitigation plan. Pacific Power said they want to increase weather monitoring and trimming …

SISKIYOU COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters were still hard at work trying to contain a 230 acre fire that sparked in Siskiyou County Monday night. Fire officials said the Lumgrey Fire started out as two fires that burned together, even jumping the north …

JACKSON COUNTY, Ore. — Jackson County Health and Human Services is encouraging you not to wait to prepare for fire season. Protecting yourself from wildfire smoke is especially important for the health of children, older adults, pregnant women and those with chronic …

MEDFORD, Ore. — Pacific Power is working with local governments and other public safety agencies to get ahead of fire season. The company is working with local emergency responders, the Oregon Department of Forestry and other community leaders across Oregon to expand …

 CENTRAL POINT, Ore. — The newest recruits of the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Southwest District got their hands dirty Thursday. Over a dozen rookie firefighters got to step out of the classroom and into their gear for hands-on training. “When they leave …

PORTLAND, Ore. – The electrical utility company providing power to southern Oregon said they’re adjusting their infrastructure to be better prepared for the increasing threat of wildfires. Pacific Power Senior Vice President Scott Bolton said his company is working with local emergency …