WOLF CREEK, Ore. — A mini-mart and restaurant in Wolf Creek burned down in a large fire early this morning. Rural Metro Fire says the building was fully engulfed upon arrival. The call came in around 3:15 a.m. Fire personnel ...

SOUTHERN OREGON — Some of your tax money goes towards dual fire protection, courtesy of rural fire districts and the Oregon Department of Forestry. Rural Metro Fire Department says dual-assessed properties where wild-land and structures meet receive a coordinated dual-response ...

JOSEPHINE COUNTY, Ore. —Firefighters say 30 years ago you had about 15 minutes to escape a house fire, today you only have a few minutes. Rural Metro Fire in Josephine County is continuing to educate the public through an interactive ...

GRANTS PASS, Ore— Multiple firefighting agencies in Josephine County came together early Monday morning to prepare for wildfire season. The Grants Pass Wildland Fire Readiness Drill included Grants Pass Fire Rescue, Rural Metro Fire Department, Rogue River Fire District, Illinois ...

Grants Pass, Ore.- Rural Metro Fire is inviting one Josephine County resident the opportunity to experience what it’s like to be a firefighter. “A lot of times people don’t have any idea what’s going on,” Rural Metro Fire Division Chief ...

Jerome Prairie, Ore.- A rollover crash overnight Thursday sent a driver to the hospital with serious injuries. Rural Metro Fire and American Medical Response were called to the accident at milepost 5 of Redwood Highway just after 2:30 a.m. Thursday. ...

Josephine Co., Ore. — A black lab was rescued from a ravine near Galice on Thursday night. Rural Metro Fire crews were called to help retrieve the dog, after he fell down a 60-foot embankment while walking with his owner. ...

Grants Pass, Ore. — A car involved in a rollover crash stopped dangerously close to a house in Josephine county. Around 3:30 Sunday afternoon, Rural Metro Fire crews and Josephine County Sheriff’s deputies were called to the 3800-block of Cloverlawn ...

Selma, Ore. — A Selma family is without a home, after their house went up in flames on Saturday night. The Illinois Valley Fire Department and Rural Metro Fire crews responded to the 200 block of Hogue drive just after ...

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