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 Main Office, 389 N. Pioneer St., Lowell, Oregon 97452 Phone 541-937-3393
NOTICE OF BUDGET HEARING
A Public meeting of the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District will be held on May 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m. at the District Headquarters Station, 389 N. Pioneer St., Lowell, Oregon. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss the budget for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2012 as approved by the Lowell Rural Fire Protection District Budget Committee. To view a complete copy of the budget click here. A copy of the budget may be inspected or obtained at 389 N. Pioneer St., Lowell, Oregon between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. and on this website as listed above. This budget is for an annual budget period. This budget was prepared on the basis of accounting that is the same as the preceding year.
A budget summary is available here
For more information contact Chief Keith Hoehn at 541-937-3393 or hoehn201@oip.net
Fire Board Adopts Response Policy
The Fire District Board of Directors adopted a response policy for properties within the district, that my have insufficient access due to bridges, culverts, roads or driveways that may not support emergency equipment, or that may not allow access to a structure or property in case of an emergency.
At the January Fire Board meeting, the Fire Chief told the board that this is not a unique issue for our fire district and that this is a statewide issue. The Oregon Fire Chiefs Association has created a committee to work with State Legislators to help address the issue. The intent is to reduce the likelihood of fire apparatus falling through bridges, culverts or sloughing roadways and injuring or even killing firefighters and EMT’s due to collapse.
The Board felt it is important to provide adequate notification to property owners, and work with them to create a solution that would enhance the ability of district personnel to safely and efficiently provide needed services. The adopted policy provides for that.
Fire District personnel will be conducting an assessment of properties that have been previously identified with limited access and will provide a “Notice of Insufficient Access” outlining the access concern. The district will work with the property owner if they wish, to help develop a response plan specific to their access problem and offer information on additional resources available to the property owner that might help improve access in case of an emergency.
For more information contact the Fire District Office at 541-937-3393. Remember, emergency equipment and personnel must be able to get to you and your property to help. Give us the chance to safely and quickly get there. Policy "Click"
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 Can We Find Your House Quickly In An Emergency?
This summer district personnel have been updating district maps and address markers and have found that there are a large number of homes in the city limits of Lowell that do not have there address clearly marked on the structure. Addresses, visible from the roadway are very important for emergency services to help find you in case of a fire or medical emergency.
The use of contrasting numbers at least three inches in height should be used to help us fund your home quickly in case of an emergency. In the rural area the district installs address marker posts at the entrance of the property. If you don't have one contact the district office. If you live inside the city limits of Lowell, the District may be able to help by providing address numbers for your home.
Help us help you, install numbers on your home. Contact the district office at 541-937-3393 for more information.
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Available Classes
ADULT/CHILD/INFANT CPR – FIRST AID – BABYSITTING
CPR/First Aid class is regularly scheduled for the last Saturday of each month at the Lowell Fire Station.
Class begins at 9:00 am and will last 3 to 5 hours. Pre-registration is required .
Class duration is dependent on number of students and type of course.
Babysitting class will be a bit longer due to material covered and will be scheduled based on demand.
Alternative class dates and times may be available. Contact instructor for alternative dates and times. For groups of 6 or more, alternative locations for class may also be considered for your convenience. Contact instructor for more information on alternative locations.
Certification card is issued upon successful completion of the course. Certification is based on ability to perform skills not on student age or physical stature.
Cost is $10 per person, at the door. Adult CPR is not included in Babysitting Class.
Performing CPR and some First Aid techniques requires physical exertion and the ability to kneel, stand, lift objects and use back, arm and shoulder muscles. Some accommodation can be made however.
For more information or to pre-register for a class, contact the district office at 541-937-3393 or call Chad Corwin (instructor) at 541-359-7346.
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