OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We proudly serve our community and visitors with quick, safe, efficient, and effective delivery of emergency services and community education, with the highest standards of excellence and compassion.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
To be an efficient organization providing superior and compassionate Fire and EMS service to our community in emergency situations through innovative policies and procedures and a well-equipped, highly trained team of professionals.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Customer service. Responsiveness and reliability. Professionalism. Teamwork and Community.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT
We proudly serve our community and visitors with quick, safe, efficient, and effective delivery of emergency services and community education, with the highest standards of excellence and compassion.
OUR VISION STATEMENT
To be an efficient organization providing superior and compassionate Fire and EMS service to our community in emergency situations through innovative policies and procedures and a well-equipped, highly trained team of professionals.
OUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
Customer service. Responsiveness and reliability. Professionalism. Teamwork and Community.
WLFEA
News & Announcements
WLFEA
News & Announcements
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Gregory C. Stober, Battalion Chief, Training Officer, EMT Intermediate, with a Masters Degree in Special Education Teaching.
Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority
2625 Hwy 101 Florence, OR.
Dec 2, 2023 1100 -3:00
Honor Guard will be present. Following share time lunch will be served.
Brush Burn Season is now OPEN in Coastal/Western Lane County, outside of Florence city limits.
Open effective October 11, 2023
Valid Burn Permit Required
To Apply For Your Burn Permit – Click Here
Go to LRAPA’s Outdoor Burning Page – Click Here
Call LRAPA Burn Advisory Line 541-997-1757 for burn day information.
PUBLIC MEETING NOTICE
Notice is hereby given that the REGULAR JOINT BOARD MEETING of Siuslaw Valley Fire and Rescue, Western Lane Ambulance District, and the Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is scheduled for Thursday, December 21, 2023, at 6:00 pm. The public is invited to join the meeting in person or on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/3737780337
or call +1-669-900-6833 and enter Meeting ID: 3737780337
To be put on the list for public comments,
please contact Trish Lutgen 541-997-3212 or trish@wlfea.org.
Anyone wishing to have a written statement included in the pre meeting information supplied to the Board of Directors must ensure that it arrives at our Administration office by 12 pm on the Monday before the scheduled board meeting. Statements can be mailed, hand delivered, or emailed to trish@wlfea.org.
Lane County
Community Wildfire Risk Reduction Grant Program
The Lane County Land Management Division has received wildfire hazard mitigation funding from the Oregon State Fire Marshal to assist low income and/or vulnerable homeowners who are at least 55 years of age in rural communities across Lane County. This funding will be used to hire licensed contractors to perform removal of hazardous vegetation within 50 feet of selected households. The Land Management Division is partnering with rural fire districts and social service agencies to connect residents to this opportunity.
Western Lane Ambulance District’s ~ annual LifeMed Membership Program for myself and my household* members for the LifeMed fiscal year from July 1st through June 30th. The membership fee of $65.00 provides only “medically necessary*” pre-hospital care and ground transportation within the LifeMed Reciprocal Agencies areas.
Outreach Coordinator position within the Crisis Response Program.
Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is hiring for an Outreach Coordinator with the Crisis Response Program. This is a full time position with benefits and is funded by a four year grant. Outreach Coordinators manage a caseload of 10 clients who have been identified as the highest utilizers of emergency services with a primary presentation of mental health or behavioral issues. This position also responds to other crisis calls that do not require law enforcement or pre-hospital EMS intervention. Application Deadline September 30, 2023.
Client Advocate positions within the Crisis Response Program.
Western Lane Fire and EMS Authority is hiring for three Client Advocate positions within the Crisis Response Program. These positions are full time with benefits and are funded by a four year grant. Client Advocates work with law enforcement and community partner agencies to help people experiencing mental health issues. Application Deadline September 30, 2023
Now Hiring
Part Time Crisis Responders
Western Lane Crisis Response (WLCR) (MCR) responds to the scene of various emergencies in the greater Florence community (including upriver communities like Mapleton and SwissHome-Deadwood). We offer support and guidance to community members who find themselves faced with unexpected traumatic situations and/or mental health crises. We provide emotional support, assessment, community resources and follow up to help our community members navigate their way through difficult and unfortunate times.
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Make a difference and serve in your community.
Register Your Cell Phone To Receive Emergency Notification Alerts
Are you signed up to receive emergency alerts? Public safety partners in Lane County have updated their emergency alerting service. Everyone in Lane County is encouraged to sign up – even if you had previously registered for AlertMe (the old system).
Go to www.LaneAlerts.org to create a free Lane Alerts account and select where and how you would like to receive emergency alerts. You can also text your ZIP code to 888777.
Lane Alerts allows people to opt-in to receive notifications via phone call, text message, and email based on locations they care about. You can choose to receive notifications about emergency events that may affect your home, workplace, child’s school, etc. The types of emergencies that people may receive alerts about include evacuations, severe weather, flooding, police activity, and more.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER YOUR CELLULAR OR VoIP PHONE NUMBERS
Some of the many uses of the system include:
- Tsunami Warnings
- Emergency Evacuations
- Natural Disaster Alerts
- Missing Child Alerts
- Hazardous Material Incidents
- Neighborhood Emergencies
Keep in mind that Lane Alerts is an excellent enhancement to our effort to share emergency information with our citizens, but registration will not guarantee notification of any specific event. You are still encouraged to visit Lane County Public Safety Agencies’ websites and to stay tuned to local news channels and radio stations during a community crisis.
Western Lane Community Foundation Grant Awards
Western Lane Crisis Response is deeply honored to be chosen as a recipient of the Western Lane Community Foundation Grant Awards. A huge thank you to the foundation for recognizing the importance of crisis response in our community. We are committed to making a positive impact while helping those in need.
#Grateful #CommunitySupport #CrisisResponse #WLCFGrant
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Photo credit Will Yurman