Mid Rogue Fire District

10/23/2026

This week, we sat down with Mark Jones, MRFD Board President for our !

"With public oversight, you have somebody that can put standards of coverage in place and say, look, this is what we want for our community."

MRFD sets service standards and oversees the agreement with Rural Metro, the district’s partnered provider. Listen to the full conversation at midroguefd.gov

10/21/2026

Strong leadership goes beyond responding to emergencies. It means building relationships, encouraging collaboration, supporting fellow first responders, and working together toward a safer, stronger community.

Chief Austin Prince with Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County exemplifies these values through his dedication, professionalism, and commitment to those he serves.

This well-deserved honor recognizes Chief Prince's dedication to the fire service, his commitment to fostering strong partnerships among agencies, and his continued leadership in serving the communities of Josephine County.

The Mid Rogue Fire District is proud to recognize him for this outstanding achievement and thank him for his continued leadership and service to our community.

Please join us in congratulating Chief Prince on this well-deserved recognition!

10/21/2026

Is your home covered by Mid Rogue Fire District? If you live incentral Josephine County, there's a good chance you are! The district covers roughly 326 square miles surrounding Grants Pass.

Go to www.midroguefd.gov to see if you're a part of MRFD and learn more!

Welcome to the Mid Rogue Fire District The district was formed in November of 2024 by the Josephine County Commissioners under the name Josephine County Rural Fire Protection District. The Board of Directors were elected in May of 2025, sworn in on July 1st, 2025 and soon determined that the name ne...

10/19/2026

Did you know?

Mid Rogue Fire District is a locally governed fire district dedicated to reliable, sustainable fire protection and emergency response for central Josephine County and the communities surrounding Grants Pass.

As the District’s partnered provider, Rural Metro delivers fire suppression and all-hazard emergency response on the ground, 24/7.

Learn more at www.midroguefd.gov

Welcome to the Mid Rogue Fire District The district was formed in November of 2024 by the Josephine County Commissioners under the name Josephine County Rural Fire Protection District. The Board of Directors were elected in May of 2025, sworn in on July 1st, 2025 and soon determined that the name ne...

10/17/2026

Today, we honor tradition, celebrate partnership, and protecting our community with Rural Metro Fire - Josephine County and the inaugural push-in ceremony of their new fire engine!

The push-in ceremony is a time-honored fire service tradition dating back to the days of horse-drawn fire apparatus. Before modern fire engines, firefighters would unhitch the horses and physically push their equipment back into the firehouse. Today, that tradition continues as a way to welcome a new apparatus into service, honor the generations of firefighters who came before, and celebrate the next chapter in serving our communities.

While the equipment has changed tremendously over the years, one thing remains the same: the commitment to answering the call and protecting our neighbors.

This new engine represents more than an investment in equipment. It represents a continued commitment to public safety, the dedication of our first responders, and the partnerships that help keep our rural communities strong.

We are proud to partner with Rural Metro Fire in support of our shared mission to protect the people, families, and communities we serve. Strong partnerships are built on collaboration, trust, and a common commitment to showing up when our neighbors need us most.

Congratulations to the Rural Metro Fire team on this exciting addition to your fleet! May this engine serve your firefighters and our community well for many years to come.

Honoring the past. Serving the present. Protecting our future — together.

10/14/2026

This year's fire season arrived early, and fall is the best time to get ready for the next one. While the weather is cool, clean leaves and needles out of gutters, move firewood piles away from the house, and trim branches that hang over the roof.

Small jobs now make a real difference next summer.

10/10/2026

Fully charged? Time to unplug. Leaving a device on the charger longer than it needs adds heat and stress to the battery. Unplug once it's full, especially overnight and before you leave the house.

That wraps up Fire Prevention Week: use the right charger, watch for warning signs, and unplug when it's done. Thanks for charging into fire safety with us!

10/09/2026

Below is the Agenda for our Fire Board's General Meeting to be held on Monday, October 12th, 2026, at 5:30pm. You can attend in person at the Merlin Park Community center located at 100 Acorn Street, Merlin, Oregon 97532.
A Live stream of our meeting will be available to watch at www.youtube.com/
Please contact us 48 hours prior to this meeting at [email protected] for zoom participation or if interpreter services will be needed.
You can view and download the agenda at: https://midroguefd.gov/08-24-2026-agenda/
Thank you and have a great weekend.

10/09/2026

"What happens in the first 10 minutes after 911 receives the report of a fire?"

Introducing , a new Mid Rogue Fire District series of conversations about how fire and emergency services work in our community. To close out Fire Prevention Week, our first episode features Rural Metro Fire Operations Chief, Austin Prince. First comes life safety, then protecting nearby homes and property, then putting the fire out.

You can find the full conversation at www.midroguefd.gov.