Structure Fire Threatens Garden valley Home
On Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at 02:45 p.m., ten (10) Douglas County Fire District No.2 Fire Fighters, with 4 Fire Engines, and 3 Command Units; under the direction of Fire Marshal Josep Pedrola; responded to a reported structure fire at 1988 Curry Road in Garden Valley. First units arrived on scene 8 minutes after the […]
Fire District No. 2 Crews Assist in Southern Oregon Wildfires
On Monday, September 21, 2009 at approximately 4:00 p.m., four (4) Douglas County Fire District No.2 Fire Fighters, with one Fire Engine and one Command Unit and three (3) Sutherlin Fire Department Fire Fighters, with one Fire Engine; under the direction of Fire District No.2 Fire Chief Michel V. Hansen; traveled to Southern Oregon to assist fire crews battling two large wild fires. 
The signing of a Conflagration Act at 12:52 p.m. yesterday by Governor Ted Kulongoski, which free up state resources to help fight the fire; and a request for automatic aid received from Jackson County Fire Authorities, prompted both of these Douglas County Fire Protection Agencies to commit some of their resources. The crews from both agencies have been incorporated into the Jackson County Task Force and will be deployed as needed to assist fire crews on any of these fires.
Riverbend Fire
Douglas County Fire District No. 2 was dispatched to an out of control burn at 2pm this afternoon. The first arriving Engine Company requested another Engine Company and Brush Rig respond to the scene at 502 Riverbend Road. The fire was quickly contained to a small area and the cause is under investigation this evening. […]
Natural Cover / Structure Fire
On Monday, August 17, 2009 at 05:15 p.m., seventeen (17) Douglas County Fire District No.2 Fire Fighters, with 5 Fire Companies, 1 Ambulance, and 1 Command Unit; under the direction of Battalion Chief Barry Hutchings; responded to a reported natural cover fire at 3598 Old Highway 99 South in the Green District.
First units arrived on scene 6 minutes after the initial dispatch and after reporting a fast moving natural cover fire that was threatening numerous commercial and residential structures requested that a second alarm assignment by dispatched to the scene.
Heat Wave Dangers
Douglas County Fire District No.2 fire fighters remind you to protect yourself and your loved ones from the heat!
The best ways to remain protected from the ill effects of excessive heat are to dress appropriately, stay indoors, refrain from strenuous work or exercise during the hottest part of the day, and stay hydrated.
Heat can kill by pushing the human body beyond its limits. Under normal conditions, the body’s internal thermostat produces perspiration that evaporates and cools the body. However, in excessive heat and high humidity, evaporation is slowed and the body must work extra hard to maintain a normal temperature.
The effects of heat can quickly overcome the healthiest people, especially if they perform strenuous work during the warmest parts of the day. Symptoms of dehydration and heat illness may not be easily recognized.
Elderly people, the disabled, young children, those who are sick, live alone or are overweight are more likely to become victims of excessive heat.
Because men sweat more than women do, they become more quickly dehydrated and are more susceptible to heat illness. Those under a Doctor’s care or taking medication should speak with their Physician about their particular vulnerability.