Oakland Rural Fire Protection District

06/23/2026

Forwarded message from Pacific Power~

Wildfire safety precautions in place for your area

Due to elevated wildfire risk in your area, we are taking additional safety precautions. We have turned on enhanced safety settings and protective devices on our equipment that will automatically de-energize power lines when debris, wildlife or strong winds contact the lines.


Pacific Power is unable to provide advanced notice of these outages. Power will remain on under normal conditions, but it will shut off automatically if something contacts the line for the safety of customers and communities.
Customers could potentially see more frequent and longer duration outages when these settings are in place.
These measures help prevent wildfires from starting, and we appreciate your patience. We understand that power outages impact our customers.


Be prepared and stay informed

Plan ahead and be prepared year-round.
Create a plan with your medical provider for appropriate backup power.
Review your contact information and sign up for alerts.
Find outage and restoration information on our outage map.
Sign up for outage alerts by texting OUT to 722797.
Visit our website for preparedness and wildfire safety information.

06/21/2026

On scene and was able to snap this shot in between water fills.

Friendly PSA ~ While this is a nice picture, we are here because a fire went from 2 acres to 15 VERY QUICKLY!

High temperatures dry out the fuels and wind (even a small wind) can make a small fire big.

Please be cautious. If you have any questions about what each level means and what restrictions are in place, feel free to ask.

Stay safe!

06/20/2026

2026-2027 Budget Detail Pages

06/19/2026

Notice of Budget Hearing: A public meeting of the Oakland RFPD will be held on June 24th, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. at the Oakland Fire Staion in Oakland, Oregon.
The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2026 as approved by the Oakland RFPD budget committee.
See Form OR-LB-1 below

06/15/2026

Forgot to post this BEFORE the change.
Please be aware of the limits and restrictions as the levels increase this season.

05/27/2026

Fire Season will be going into effect on SATURDAY, MAY 30th. This will start a ban on burning at 1201 AM.

05/09/2026

Shared from another Fire group

Most people assume community fire protection and rescue response comes from full-time, paid crews—but across the United States, the backbone of emergency response is the volunteer fire service. According to the National Fire Protection Association, roughly two-thirds of firefighters in the U.S. are volunteers. That means when a call comes in—house fire, car crash, medical emergency, lift assist, yes even “a cat in tree”—it’s often your neighbor leaving dinner, work, or sleep to respond.

That reality says something deeper about community. Volunteer fire departments aren’t just about putting out fires; they’re about shared responsibility. They exist because people choose to step forward and say, “If something happens here, I’ll be part of the solution.” In rural and small-town, without volunteers, there would not be anyone available so you would wait for nearest town to respond.

I believe that being involved in your community—whether through the fire department, EMS, support roles, or in political leadership—builds resilience that government programs alone simply can't replicate (or, often even afford). It creates trust, accountability, and a sense that people are not alone when things go wrong. I've been with people experiencing their worst day, and that matters. It's good to know that you're not just protected by a system; you’re protected by people who know you, live near you, and care about the outcome.

Volunteer fire departments remind us that community isn’t an abstract idea—it’s action. It’s showing up when it matters most. I have an enormous amount of respect for the men and women who serve in volunteer fire departments, and I'm honored to be apart of one too. Volunteer's don't always have the time, but they have "the heart" and “the passion".

05/08/2026

In April, we responded to the following 14 calls ~
5 Medical
4 Structure Fires
2 Smoke Investigations
2 MVA's
1 Other

While the total number may not seem that big, EVERY call we respond to is important. Our little town is the reason we do this.

Thank you Oakland Community for your continued support!!

05/05/2026

Thank you for all you do for our community!

05/02/2026