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ODF Announcement
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As of October 14, 2025, at 12:01 a.m.
Fire Season is Over:
Oregon Department of Forestry
Southwest Oregon District
Cooler conditions, rain in the forecast allows for decrease in fire danger
JACKSON & JOSEPHINE COUNTIES, Ore. (Oct. 9, 2025) – Recent fall-like weather and multiple days of widespread rain in the forecast has made it possible to ease off on some public fire prevention regulations on lands protected by the Oregon Department of Forestry Southwest Oregon District. Effective Saturday, October 11, 2025 at 12:01 a.m., the public fire danger level will decrease to “low” (green) on ODF-protected lands in Jackson and Josephine counties. The Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) will remain at I (one).
In low fire danger, fire prevention regulations that remain in effect, include:
- No debris burning, including piles and debris burned in burn barrels.
- No fireworks on or within 1/8 of a mile of ODF-protected land.
- Exploding targets and tracer ammunition, or any bullet with a pyrotechnic charge in its base, are prohibited.
- Smoking while traveling will only be allowed in enclosed vehicles on improved roads, in boats on the water and other specifically designated locations.
- Any electric fence controllers must be approved by a nationally recognized testing laboratory, or be certified by the Department of Consumer and Business Services and be installed and used in compliance with the fence controller’s instructions for fire safe operation.
For more information about the Oregon Department of Forestry’s Fire Season regulations, please call or visit the Southwest Oregon District unit office nearest to you:
- Medford Unit, 5286 Table Rock Rd., Central Point – (541) 664-3328
- Grants Pass Unit, 5375 Monument Dr., Grants Pass – (541) 474-3152
Additional information about fire season is also available online on our website, www.swofire.com, our Facebook page, @ODFSouthwest and our X account, @swofire.
Thank you,
Natalie Weber
Public Information Officer
Oregon Department of Forestry
Southwest Oregon District
Online www.swofire.com | Facebook @ODFSouthwest | X @swofire
Join Us!
NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Illinois Valley Fire District is currently accepting applications for:
- Volunteer Firefighters (Ongoing Recruitment)
We are looking for responsible, team-oriented individuals who are mentally and physically capable of serving their community. Training is provided.
To apply, submit your application materials in person at 681 Caves Highway, Cave Junction, OR 97523, or email them to jamiepaul@ivfire.com.
IVFD Defensible Space Programs
Our fire district is no stranger to wildfire and there are things you can do to your home and property to reduce the risk to your home and your community.
We are here to help and have developed two programs to educate and reduce the barriers that may be preventing you from protecting your home.