Oakridge Air

09/01/2026

09/01/2026

Hazeldell Rural Fire Protection District is seeking an independent contractor to serve as Administrative Coordinator for approximately 20–40 hours per month. Responsibilities include grant writing, capital project coordination, interagency agreements, volunteer onboarding, equipment procurement, and board support.

Statements of Qualifications are due September 24, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. Pacific.

For the complete RFQ and submission details, contact [email protected]. Applications may be emailed with the subject line “SOQ – Hazeldell Administrative Coordinator.”

08/27/2026

🔥WE'RE HIRING: Wildland Fire Positions for 2027🔥
The Willamette National Forest is looking for dedicated individuals to join our team as part of our wildland fire staff! You'll play a critical role in our fire program, protecting communities and supporting forest health.

🌲OPEN POSITIONS ON THE WILLAMETTE:
• Supervisory Forestry Technician – Assistant Fire Management Officer (Ops-High)
• Supervisory Fire Engine Operator (SFEO)
• Fire Engine Operator (FEO)
• Senior Firefighter (Engine)
• Handcrew Supervisor (High Complexity)
• Handcrew Assistant Supervisor
• Lead Forestry Technician (Hotshot/Handcrew Squadleader)
• Forestry Technician – Senior Firefighter (Handcrew SFF)
• Forestry Technician (Fire/Fuels) – District Fuels Technician
• Forestry Technician (Fire/Fuels)
• Wildland Forestry Aid

📍LOCATIONS:
• Detroit, Sweet Home, McKenzie Bridge, and Westfir, OR

💻ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
• Apply on USAjobs.gov from Aug. 24-Sept. 22, 2026

ℹ️LEARN MORE
Learn more at https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette/working-with-us/careers/fire-hire

08/13/2026

Starting Aug. 13, the Willamette National Forest will be changing from ‘HIGH' to ‘VERY HIGH’ Fire Danger. Industrial Fire Precaution Level (IFPL) remains at IFPL II.

Human-caused fires are a leading threat on National Forest lands. Visitors and local communities are urged to take extra precautions.

Keep yourself, your family, and communities safe this fire season by following these tips:

∎ Keep vehicles off dry vegetation.
∎ Ensure motorized equipment has proper spark arresters.
∎ Secure trailer chains to prevent dragging on the roadway.
∎ Sign up for emergency alerts with your local county.
∎ Know where to find up-to-date evacuation information for your area.

Information about the latest fire restrictions in effect on the Willamette National Forest is available at: https://www.fs.usda.gov/r06/willamette/fire.

To report a wildfire, please call 911.

08/13/2026

During heavy smoke events, it's important to stay indoors and create healthy indoor air quality!

-Set up your air purifier in the room you spend most of the time in (such as a living room or bedroom.) A high-efficiency air purifier with a HEPA or MERV 13 or higher rating is best.
-Keep windows and doors closed.
-Run an air conditioner if you have one. Keep the fresh-air intake closed and the filter clean.
-Avoid activities that increase indoor pollution. Burning candles, fireplaces, cooking or gas stoves can increase indoor pollution. Vacuuming stirs up particles already inside your home, contributing to indoor pollution. Smoking also puts even more pollution into the air.

If you do not currently have a Grovpure air purifier and you live in Oakridge or Westfir, please call 541-782-3422.

Check out oakridgeair.org/smoke-outdoors for real-time air quality measurements. Text "Oakridge Air" to 541-543-2019 to sign up for smoke text alerts.

Sign up for Lane County Emergency Alerts here, https://member.everbridge.net/337829242601799/new

Other resources are app.watchduty.org and fire.airnow.gov

08/07/2026

Learn more about evacuation levels in Lane County at www.lanecountyor.gov/evacuation.

08/04/2026

⚠️ An Air Quality Advisory has been issued for Lane County through Thursday afternoon.

Smoke from wildfires in Oregon and Washington is expected to impact much of Lane County, including Oakridge & Westfir.

Air quality is expected to range from Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups to Unhealthy, with the heaviest impacts in the Willamette Valley. Smoke is expected to be worst overnight and during the early morning hours, with some improvement possible each afternoon.

📄 Read the full press release from LRAPA for more information and continue to monitor conditions as the forecast changes. https://www.lrapa-or.gov/air-quality-protection/public-calendar/publications-reports-and-fact-sheets/

🏠 Limit smoke exposure by staying indoors when possible, keeping windows and doors closed, and using a HEPA air purifier if you have one.

08/04/2026

The Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, Lane Regional Air Protection Agency, Washington Southwest Clean Air Agency, issued an air quality advisory Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2026, due to smoke from multiple wildfires in Oregon and Washington for the following areas:
• Portland-Vancouver metro area (Clackamas, Multnomah, and Washington counties as well as Clark County in Washington)
• Baker County
• Benton County
• Columbia County
• Crook County
• Deschutes County
• eastern Douglas County
• Gilliam County
• Grant County
• Harney County
• Hood River County
• Jefferson County
• central and eastern Lane County
• Linn County
• Malheur County
• Marion County
• Morrow County
• Polk County
• Sherman County
• Umatilla County
• Union County
• Wallowa County
• Wasco County
• Wheeler County
• Yamhill County

The agencies expect the air quality advisory to last until further notice. DEQ and partner agencies will continue to monitor smoke.
DEQ and LRAPA expect intermittent smoke in Clatsop, Coos, Curry, western Douglas, Klamath, Lake, western Lane, Lincoln, and Tillamook counties.

SWCAA also issued an ozone air quality advisory starting at noon Tuesday, Aug. 4, through Thursday, Aug. 6, due to smog in the Vancouver metro area (Clark County).

08/04/2026

🌞🌡️ 𝐇𝐨𝐭 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐬 𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞!🌡️🌞

When temperatures rise, a few simple steps can help keep you and your loved ones safe.

💧 𝐃𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐤 𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐫. Don't wait until you're thirsty to hydrate.

🏠 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐨𝐥. Spend time in air-conditioned buildings or find shade if you're outside.

👕 𝐃𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐰𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫. Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing and a hat to help keep your body cool.

⏰ 𝐓𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐲. If you need to work or exercise outside, do it early in the morning or later in the evening. Take frequent breaks.

🚗 𝐍𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐧 𝐨𝐫 𝐩𝐞𝐭𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐝 𝐜𝐚𝐫. Even with the windows cracked, the temperature inside a vehicle can become dangerous in just a few minutes.

🌫️ 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐰𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐟𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐦𝐨𝐤𝐞. If the air is smoky, stay indoors with windows and doors closed when possible, and limit strenuous outdoor activities.

👵🐶 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐬. Older adults, young children, people with health conditions, and pets are at greater risk during hot weather. Make sure they have water and a cool place to stay.

Know the signs of heat-related illness, and call 9-1-1 if someone becomes confused, loses consciousness, or has trouble cooling down.

Stay cool, stay hydrated, and take care of one another. 💙

Cooling and smoke respite shelter and safety information: www.LaneCountyOR.gov/cooling