Halsey Fire

10/01/2026

Come join us for our annual Halloween Open House

09/23/2026

With school back in full swing across Linn County, we wanted to re-share this important reminder to help clear up any confusion about Oregon’s School Bus Stop Laws.

In Oregon, you must stop for a school bus displaying flashing red lights or an extended stop arm, no matter which direction you’re traveling , unless the roadway is physically divided by a raised median or barrier. This applies even on multi-lane roads.

Key Rules to Remember:

• When the red lights are flashing or the stop arm is out: All traffic must stop immediately, both from behind the bus and from the opposite direction.
• Remain stopped until the red lights stop flashing and the bus begins moving again.
• Painted lines do not count as a divider. A yellow center line (solid or dashed) or a turn lane does not exempt you from stopping.
• Amber (yellow) flashing lights mean the bus is preparing to stop, slow down and be ready.
• Oregon uses stop arm cameras. You can be ticketed based on video evidence if you illegally pass a stopped school bus.

Penalties: Passing a stopped school bus is a Class A traffic violation with fines up to $2,000.

Protect our kids, when in doubt, STOP!

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09/11/2026

So today two of our volunteers participated in the Autzen Stadium Memorial Stair Climb. 110 stories total in memory of the fallen during 9/11. Great job Lt. Mike McCleery and Firefighter Cole Abbott.

09/11/2026

Once again you will see some smoke in the air. We will be cleaning up some spots in the fields that did not burn last night. So you will see some smoke coming from the west of Halsey. It won’t be nearly as much as last night. Thank you for your understanding

09/11/2026

We will be doing another practice burn tonight west of Halsey. This allows us to practice putting grass fires out before they get big. Also allows some of our newer drivers to learn how to drive in Smokey but controlled conditions.

09/03/2026

Just a reminder this does not pertain to backyard burning. Backyard burning is still prohibited till September 30th per DEQ. Small recreational fires are allowed. If you have questions please contact the fire station.

Effective immediately, the Linn County Fire Defense Board is lifting the County wide burn ban in regard to recreation and agricultural burning.

If you reside within Oregon Department of Forestry Fire Protection, please contact ODF South Cascade District Sweet Home Unit for updated fire restrictions or follow ODF South Cascade District page for updated fire information. Debris burning "including burn barrels and debris piles”, is still prohibited throughout Linn County.

Sweet Home Fire District
Harrisburg Fire & Rescue
Albany Fire Department
Halsey Fire
Scio Fire District
Lebanon Fire District
Brownsville Rural Fire District
Tangent Fire District
Oregon Department of Forestry - West Oregon District

08/19/2026

𝟖/𝟏𝟗/𝟐𝟔 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐝𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐁𝐮𝐫𝐧 𝐁𝐚𝐧

Well… we got a little ahead of ourselves. 😅

We lifted the burn ban in Linn County yesterday—and, turns out, we got that one wrong.

So, yep… the burn ban is back in place. 🔥🚫

Owning it is the easy part. Keeping everyone safe is the important part. Thanks for your patience and understanding while we correct course.

Please hold off on all burning until the ban is lifted again.

Stay safe, Linn County and thank you for giving us a pass!

Linn County Fire Defense Board




Oregon Department of Forestry - West Oregon District
Harrisburg Fire & Rescue
Scio Fire District
Tangent Fire District
Albany Fire Department
Lebanon Fire District
Sweet Home Fire District
Brownsville Rural Fire District

08/08/2026

Please be aware that we are still in high fire danger. Many of our local resources including our own Brownsville firefighters are working on local fires as well as deploying to fires around the state as we are called upon. We are asking that we all use caution and make smart decisions about what projects we work on around our properties that might spark a fire. Thank you neighbors for helping us get through this challenging fire season. 👍🚒🇺🇸

08/03/2026

LINN COUNTY BURN BAN

Starting Immediately on August 3, 2026, the Linn County Fire Defense Board is taking proactive measures to address the heightened risk of fire by implementing a series of fire restrictions.

In alignment with ODF's assessment, the Linn County Fire Defense Board has announced restrictions on all open fires, including the prohibition of recreational and cooking fires originating from open fire pits that utilize wood or charcoal. This includes agricultural burning, but does not include the use of gas-fired barbeques or pellet barbeques.

The decision to enact these restrictions is in direct response to the increased fire risk and Red Flag Warnings expected this week. The Linn County Fire Defense Board will adhere to ODF's lead and uphold these limitations as long as the extreme fire danger persists. Restricting open fires is a critical component in managing local resources effectively.

Given the heightened fire risk, it is imperative that all individuals exercise extreme caution when dealing with fire-related activities, towing (chains), and recreational pursuits. Pacific Power has also cautioned about potential selective grid shutdowns to preempt transmission line issues, particularly in high-temperature and windy conditions.

The Oregon Department of Forestry and Linn County Fire Defense Board urges the community to stay informed, comply with implemented restrictions, and remain vigilant to mitigate the risk of fire incidents. Stay up to date by visiting the Oregon Department of Forestry’s restrictions and closures.
https://www.oregon.gov/odf/fire/pages/restrictions.aspx

Community members can also sign up for emergency alerts through the Linn-Benton Alert Notification System.
https://www.linnsheriff.org/linn-county-emergency.../

Albany Fire Department
Lebanon Fire District
Halsey Fire
Brownsville Rural Fire District
Sweet Home Fire District
Harrisburg Fire & Rescue
Scio Fire District
Tangent Fire District
Oregon Department of Forestry - West Oregon District

06/10/2026

Having our annual end of the year safety fun day at the CLES. Such a great time coming out and teaching the kids about fire safety, heavy equipment safety, traffic safety, emergency preparedness, and water safety. Thank you to Brownsville Fire District, Linn County Sheriff’s Department, Boshart Trucking, City of Halsey, Linn County Road Department, Rays Towing, Central Linn Emergency Preparedness and Central Linn School District for making all this possible.