Receive Emergency Notifications

• Signing up for Jackson and/or Josephine Counties’ Emergency Alert program is the fastest way to receive emergency notices in the event of a fire or natural disaster in the area
• Pulse Point is an application for mobile phones and tablets that gives you access to real time notifications from your local fire district
• Download the Watch Duty app, or use their online platform, to stay up to date on the latest fire information and evacuation status
• Applegate Valley Fire District’s (AVFD) Community Connect platform ensures local emergency responders have critical information about your residence or business
• Join the Jackson & Josephine County Disaster Registry to ensure responders are aware of your specific needs during an emergency

To report a Fire during Fire Season or to report an Uncontrolled Fire

• Call 911 (with an accurate address and/or location)

Unsure if it’s a wildfire? Check Burn Day Status!

• Jackson County: 541-776-7007
• Josephine County: 541-476-9663 or 541-899-1050

Current fire restrictions

• Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Restrictions Directory

Reporting unauthorized burns or equipment use

Violation of State Burn Restrictions?

• Let the Department of Environmental Quality know: (888) 997-7888, or online here.

Spot burning on a county designated ‘no burn’ day?

• Notify Jackson County using this form
• Notify Josephine County using this form

Questions regarding a prescribed burn?

• Get in touch with the Oregon Department of Forestry (ODF)