Welcome to Lake Chinook Fire and Rescue!
Lake Chinook Fire & Rescue is located in Central Oregon in the high desert above Lake Billy Chinook. The District protects a population of approximately 250 year round residents. A popular year-round destination for hunting, fishing, camping and water sports, this protection district swells to over 4000 visitors on any given weekend during the summer. LCF&R
provides fire, rescue and EMS services to approximately a 105 sq mile area.
FIRE DANGER LEVEL REDUCED TO Low
Yard Debris Burning is now Open
Recent fall-like weather and widespread rain has made it possible to ease off on fire regulations and reduce fire thedanger rating to low. November 1st is also the opening of yard debris burning. Campfires and burn barrels are allowed if it is not breezy or windy. A 2025 outdoor burning permit is required. Off-road riding is also open. Chain saw use is open. Burning of yard debris is Prohibited when windy or breezy.. Please call 541-410-5077 for all current fire restrictions and fire prevention information.Click here for Current Conditions.
Lake Chinook Fire & Rescue Seeking Candidates for Board Vacancy
Lake Chinook Fire & Rescue is accepting applications to fill one open position on its board of directors. The appointee will
serve the remainder of Larry Griffins term, which expires June of 2027. At that time, you may choose to run to hold the position.
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OUTDOOR BURN PERMITS: Your current outdoor burning permit will expire October 31st. Permits are issued from Nov.1 and expire on October 31st each year. You may renew your permit annually at http://www.lakechinookfireandrescue.org/online-permits/ Please renew your permits online on or after November 1st. Please call our FirePrevention line for current fire restrictions 541-410-5077. Fire restrictions may change daily.
New Instructional Material
 Learn more about becoming a Fire Adapted Community. Download your Wildfire Home Assessment Checklist. What to know and what you can do to prepare. Know Your Zones- How to Create your Defensible Space. Are You EMBER AWARE? Learn how to prepare for the ember storm. Why is Defensible Space so Important? Watch This 
Ready, Set, Go! Take our Self-Evaluation Checklist - See if your property meets Fire District's recommended standards for defensible space. Learn More >>>
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Upcoming Events
 Lake Chinook Fire & Rescue District Board Meeting 2nd Friday 2:00PM Location: LCF&R. See Madras Pioneer. Online @
meet.google.com/ngw-vgfq-dyb
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Ready Set Go! (RSG) program helps fire departments to teach individuals who live in high risk wildfire areas – and the wildland-urban interface – how to best prepare themselves and their properties against fire threats. |
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