WHO WE ARE
Lane Fire Authority provides fire, life safety and emergency medical services (EMS) to 45,000 residents over 282 square miles in the scenic Willamette Valley.
Our team of 75 career and volunteer personnel responded to approximately 7,300 calls last year—81% of which were EMS-related. Santa Clara Fire and Lane Fire Authority boards are in a 190 agreement that consolidates services.
Our career staff includes 24 line positions, 1 day car lieutenant/paramedic, 3 single roll day car personnel, 3 logistics positions, 1 code enforcement officer, 1 staff public educator, 1 training Captain, 1 training lieutenant, 1 part-time volunteer recruiter/coordinator, 2 chief officer positions, and 2 administrative support positions.
About Us
16
Stations
75
Personnel
282
Square Miles
"Every member of Lane Fire Authority unwaveringly supports the success of volunteers. Growth within the fire service starts here, where dynamic training and health of all members is are consistent threads of LFA culture."
- Alex P.
OUR DISTRICT
Our service area incorporates 282 square miles west, northwest, and southwest of Eugene, Oregon.
We operate out of 16 stations, 3 of which have career staffing 24/7. Administration is based at our Veneta Headquarters Station; ambulance service operations are out of the Irving station. The 13 remaining stations are supported by more than 60 dedicated volunteers.
The District is governed by a 10 member elected Board and led by the Fire Chief, who is employed by the Board. The Fire Chief is the CEO of the District and all other District personnel work for and under the Fire Chief’s direction.
The District operates an Advanced Life Support ambulance service within an Ambulance Service Area that includes several fire districts and extends into two other counties.
Visit our District Map to see our stations and the communities we serve.
Our Vision & Values
We strive to provide the highest level of services that improve the quality of life, health, and safety of all we meet.
Fairness
We will treat our members and citizens alike with respect, dignity, and fairness.
Innovation
We seek opportunities and develop programs that find solutions to community issues through partnerships with the people we serve, our neighbors, and organizations that share our goals and values.
Responsibility
We promote openness and transparency in our operations ensuring that we are responsible for our actions. We serve as trusted stewards of the public resources used to minimize loss to life, property, and the environment.
Ethics
We value and expect honesty, integrity, and ethical behavior from all members of our organization. Honesty and integrity are central to all the values we embrace and accept as the foundation of community trust.
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