Siuslaw Valley Fire & Rescue

On October 1, 2019, the administrative offices of Siuslaw Valley Fire / Rescue and the Western Lane Ambulance District officially combined to form Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority (WLFEA). This step was taken to formalize the close working relationship already in place between the two organizations. In 2020, the WLFEA Board directed the Lane Council of Governments to address WLFEA’s emergency services Strategic Planning needs. The resulting Strategic Plan will further consolidation efforts by outlining shared WLFEA mission, vision, initiatives, goals, and objectives.

Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue (SVFR) is an all-hazards fire and emergency service response District that was originally formed in 1949. Over the years, SVFR has consolidated with several surrounding fire service organizations and now protects the coastal portion of Lane County. The geographic response area of SVFR includes a 120-square mile area extending north to mile post 181 on Highway 101, south to mile post 198.5 near the Douglas County line, and east to mile post nine on Highway 126. Included in this area are the City of Florence, Dunes City, the Three Rivers Casino, and an approximate permanent population of 17,500 people. SVFR serves the community with six fire stations. The District has a long history of excellence and progressive thinking, which is the result of the high-quality people who have served the District throughout its history.